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Movers explained · October 22, 2026

Why Is POOL CORP (POOL) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · reviewed against 9 wire stories

POOL CORP (POOL) is up +8.92% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 9 stories on POOL across 6 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 54/100).

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POOL by the numbers

Last: $187.82Session: +8.92%7 sessions: +5.63%Coverage: 9 stories / 6 sourcesAI sentiment: 54/100 (mixed)
POOL · today's session (5-min) · +9.02% vs prior close · updated 9:53 AM ET
$171$181$190prev close $172.44$188.007:00 AM7:42 AM8:25 AM9:07 AM9:50 AM7:00 AM · $172.447:05 AM · $179.127:10 AM · $182.007:15 AM · $180.887:20 AM · $180.009:25 AM · $175.009:30 AM · $182.729:35 AM · $182.299:40 AM · $186.449:45 AM · $189.109:50 AM · $188.00
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 9 stories · 54/100 neutral
AI sentiment 54/100 (neutral)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Pool Q3 2026 Earnings PreviewSeeking Alpha · 50Pool Q3 2026 Earnings PreviewBusiness Insider · sentiment 63 · Pool Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results; Confirms Annual Earnings Guidance RangeBusiness Insider · 63Pool Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results; Confirms Annual Earnings Guidance RangeSeeking Alpha · sentiment 63 · Pool Non-GAAP EPS of $3.40 beats by $0.04, revenue of $1.5B beats by $20MSeeking Alpha · 63Pool Non-GAAP EPS of $3.40 beats by $0.04, revenue of $1.5B beats by $20MThe Fly · sentiment 52 · Pool Corp. backs FY26 EPS view $10.87-$11.17, consensus $10.99The Fly · 52Pool Corp. backs FY26 EPS view $10.87-$11.17, consensus $10.99The Fly · sentiment 56 · Pool Corp. reports Q3 EPS $3.40, consensus $3.36The Fly · 56Pool Corp. reports Q3 EPS $3.40, consensus $3.36MarketChameleon · sentiment 42 · POOL Q3 sales rose to $1.5B, but margin pressure helped keep operating income lower October 22, 2026MarketChameleon · 42POOL Q3 sales rose to $1.5B, but margin pressure helped keep operating income lower …SEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · POOL CORP (POOL) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50POOL CORP (POOL) files 8-KThe Fly · sentiment 63 · Pool Corp. rises 8.7%The Fly · 63Pool Corp. rises 8.7%
1h agoThe FlyBULLISH 63General

Pool Corp. rises 8.7%

1h agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

POOL CORP (POOL) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-10-22 AccNo: 0001193125-26-428428 Size: 1 MB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

3h agoMarketChameleonBEARISH 42Earnings

POOL Q3 sales rose to $1.5B, but margin pressure helped keep operating income lower October 22, 2026

Pool Corporation reported Q3 2026 net sales of $1.5 billion, up 4% year over year, supported by pricing gains and solid maintenance activity. Gross margin fell 60 basis points to 29.0% and operating income declined 3% to $172.2 million, even as the company highlighted a 47% year-to-date increase in operating cash flow to $419.8 million. POOL reaffirmed full-year diluted EPS guidance of $10.66 to $10.96 and adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $10.87 to $11.17.

3h agoThe FlyBULLISH 56Earnings

Pool Corp. reports Q3 EPS $3.40, consensus $3.36

3h agoThe FlyNEUTRAL 52Earnings

Pool Corp. backs FY26 EPS view $10.87-$11.17, consensus $10.99

4h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 63Earnings

Pool Non-GAAP EPS of $3.40 beats by $0.04, revenue of $1.5B beats by $20M

4h agoBusiness InsiderBULLISH 63Earnings

Pool Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results; Confirms Annual Earnings Guidance Range

Q3 2026 Highlights: Net sales increased 4% to $1.5 billion, accelerating from 2% growth in the second quarter, supported by price, solid maintenance growth and continued improvement in building materials Operating income...

23h agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Pool Q3 2026 Earnings Preview

Pool (POOL) is scheduled to announce Q3 earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd, before market open. The consensus EPS Estimate is $3.36 (-0.9% Y/Y) and the

1d agoBarchartNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Pool (POOL) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To Expect

Pool (POOL) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To Expect

Frequently asked questions

Why is POOL stock up today?

POOL CORP (POOL) is up +8.92% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 9 stories on POOL across 6 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 54/100). The most recent driver: "Pool Corp. rises 8.7%" (The Fly).

Is POOL a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of POOL coverage reads 54/100 over 9 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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