POOL Corp Reports 1% Increase in Q2 Net Sales

By Tamara Parker • Thursday, July 24 15:34 • Permanent Link

Pool Corporation has reported its second quarter results for 2025, indicating a 1% increase in net sales to $1.8 billion compared to the second quarter of 2024. The company achieved a gross margin of 30.0% and operating income of $272.7 million, representing a $1.2 million increase from the same period last year. Furthermore, the second quarter of 2025 saw a 4% increase in diluted earnings per share (EPS) to $5.17, compared to the second quarter of 2024.

For the first six months of 2025, net sales declined by 1% to $2.86 billion from $2.89 billion in the same period in 2024. The gross margin decreased by 40 basis points to 29.7% from 30.1% in the first six months of 2024. Additionally, operating income decreased by 8% to $350.2 million from $380.2 million in the same period last year, resulting in an operating margin of 12.3% compared to 13.2% for the first six months of 2024. Net income also decreased by 9% to $247.8 million from $271.3 million in the first six months of 2024.

The company's inventory balance was $1.3 billion at the end of June 2025, reflecting an increase of $34.6 million, or 3%, from June 30, 2024. Total debt outstanding increased by $113.4 million to $1.2 billion at June 30, 2025, primarily to fund open market share repurchases of $156.4 million in the first six months of 2025.

Looking ahead, Pool Corporation updated its full-year earnings guidance to a range of $10.80 to $11.30 per diluted share, including the year-to-date ASU 2016-09 tax benefit of $0.10. The company remains confident in the strength of the outdoor living industry and believes its scale, disciplined approach, and customer-first mindset position it to deliver long-term value for its shareholders.

Pool Corporation is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products, operating 451 sales centers in North America, Europe, and Australia. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 2.13% to a price of $323.585. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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