Q1 25 EPS
$1.42
MISS 2.86%
Est. $1.46
Q1 25 Revenue
$1.07B
MISS 2.53%
Est. $1.10B
vs S&P Since Q1 25
-60.4%
TRAILING MARKET
POOL -25.0% vs S&P +35.4%
Market Reaction
Did POOL Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results
Pool Corporation opened 2025 on a soft note, missing analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines as wet weather and cautious consumer spending weighed on the quarter. The pool products distributor posted revenue of $1.07 billion, falling 4.… Read more Pool Corporation opened 2025 on a soft note, missing analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines as wet weather and cautious consumer spending weighed on the quarter. The pool products distributor posted revenue of $1.07 billion, falling 4.4% year-over-year and coming in 2.53% below the $1.10 billion consensus estimate, while diluted EPS of $1.42 missed the $1.46 Wall Street forecast by 2.86%. The single most material driver behind the shortfall was a combination of unfavorable January and February weather suppressing discretionary project activity, alongside a tough comparison against a Q1 2024 gross margin that had been inflated by a $12.60 million non-recurring import tax reversal. Maintenance-related products provided some stability, with chemical volumes growing 1% and conditions improving meaningfully in March as the peak season approached. Despite the miss, management reaffirmed full-year 2025 diluted EPS guidance of $11.10 to $11.60, signaling confidence that the sequential improvement trend will carry through the stronger summer selling months.
Key Takeaways
- • Maintenance-related product sales supported overall sales with chemical volumes growing 1%
- • Double-digit growth in private-label chemical products
- • Same-selling day sales decline of 2%, consistent with improved Q4 2024 trend
- • Sales improved in March following challenging weather in January and February
- • Q1 2024 gross margin benefited from non-recurring $12.6 million import tax reversal; excluding this, Q1 2025 gross margin was 10 basis points higher year-over-year
- • Variable cost management partially offset inflationary and expansion-related operating expense increases
POOL YoY Financials
Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024, source: SEC Filings
“Execution of our long-term strategic initiatives and organic growth investments contributed positively to our performance this quarter, and our team generated over $1.0 billion in net sales, highlighting the strength and resiliency of our business. During the quarter, we continued to expand our sales center network by adding two greenfield locations, optimizing our supply chain capabilities and further expanding our suite of premium product offerings. Combined with further integration of our digital platform, these initiatives position us to capture available demand that allows us to outperform the market while providing a best-in-class customer experience.”
— Peter D. Arvan, Q1 2025 Earnings Press Release
POOL Earnings Trends
POOL vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
POOL EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
POOL Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
POOL Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $1.35 | $1.45 | +7.66% | $1.14B | +3.60% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $0.98 | $0.84 | -14.30% | $982.2M | -1.69% |
| FY Full Year | $10.85 | $10.73 | -1.13% | $5.29B | -0.32% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $3.37 | $3.40 | +0.95% | $1.45B | -0.51% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $5.15 | $5.17 | +0.33% | $1.78B | +0.17% |
| Q1 25 MISS | $1.46 | $1.42 | -2.86% | $1.07B | -2.53% |