Pool (POOL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.87 (As of Mar. 2026) — 172% Above Median

Pool POOL +2.08% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 172% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates POOL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $343.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Industrial Distribution companies, Pool ranks worse than 58.95% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

POOL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pool was 0.46. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.32.

POOL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
58.95% of 95 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs POOL: 0.46

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Pool is 2.43%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pool was 2.85%. The lowest was 0.48%. And the median was 1.08%.

Pool's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.25.

During the past 12 months, Pool's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pool was 31.80% per year. The lowest was 2.50% per year. And the median was 17.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Pool (NAS:POOL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Pool Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Pool Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Pool Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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POOL vs MSM, XMTR, SITE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Pool Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Pool Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	4.95	/	10.85
	=	0.46

Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1.25	/	1.43
	=	0.87

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.87 mean?

Pool (POOL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. This is 172% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #56 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.

Is Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Pool's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.87 is 172% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.46. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Pool's value of 0.87 is 107.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pool ranks #56 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pool has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Pool's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MSM and XMTR?

According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #56 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pool in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Pool's value of 0.87 is 107.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pool's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Pool has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pool's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.87 is 107.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pool's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.87, which is 172% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Pool stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pool (POOL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $343.59, compared to a current price of $211.70 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.87, which is 172% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 107.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. Pool's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Pool (POOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pool stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $211.70 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $343.59. GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for POOL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.87 (172% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $343.59 vs. price of $211.70 (38.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 107.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#56 of 95)

No single metric tells the full story. See the POOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Pool Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Distribution

Comparable Companies MSM XMTR SITE REZI CNM DNOW DXPE AIT DSGR GIC GWW FAST FERG WCC WSO TSX:TIH LSE:DPLM QXO TSX:FTT OSTO:ADDT B

Other Exchanges POOL:Mexico 1POOL:Italy SP1:Germany

Address 109 Northpark Boulevard, Covington, LA, USA, 70433-5001

Website https://www.poolcorp.com

Pool Corp is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. The company's products include pool pumps, filters, heaters, and cleaners; pool maintenance products like chemicals, supplies, and repair parts; irrigation and landscape maintenance products; and outdoor lighting, grills, outdoor kitchen components, etc. These products are offered through branded distribution networks such as Horizon, SCP, Poolcorp Commercial Aquatics, Sun Wholesale Supply, Superior Pool Products, and NPT. The company's customers include pool builders, pool service companies, retail stores, commercial pool operators, and landscape contractors. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by other markets like Europe and Australia.

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