POOL
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Pool Corporation (POOL) closed at $208.09 as of 2026-05-01, trading 35.1% below its 200-week moving average of $320.41. This places POOL in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -27.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 32, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.94 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1546 weeks of data, POOL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought POOL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.6%.
With a market cap of $7.6 billion, POOL is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at 34.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 6.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 29.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in POOL would have grown to $16371, compared to $1751 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 18.7% vs 10.1% for the index — confirming POOL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -11.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: POOL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After POOL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying POOL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.6% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +21.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +21.8% vs +39.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment POOL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
POOL has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +22.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Oct 1998 | 1 | 0.5% | +131.4% | +14227.8% |
| Aug 2007 | Apr 2010 | 139 | 61.6% | -28.3% | +731.9% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 3.1% | +31.8% | +1009.8% |
| May 2010 | Nov 2010 | 26 | 16.0% | +20.9% | +997.7% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 0.4% | +11.3% | -30.0% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 4 | 10.2% | +13.5% | -28.7% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 6.9% | +26.9% | -30.3% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 4 | 3.1% | +29.6% | -33.1% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 5 | 4.7% | +11.8% | -35.8% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 | 1 | 0.2% | -0.3% | -38.1% |
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | 14 | 13.4% | +0.4% | -37.2% |
| Apr 2024 | Ongoing | 107+ | 38.6% | Ongoing | -40.5% |
| Average | 26 | — | +22.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POOL below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Pool Corporation (POOL) is trading 35.1% below its 200-week moving average of $320.41. The current price is $208.09.
What is POOL's 200-week moving average price?
Pool Corporation's 200-week moving average is $320.41 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when POOL drops below its 200-week moving average?
POOL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is POOL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about POOL as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 32. Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Return on equity is 34.2%. Price-to-book is 6.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does POOL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.7 years, $100 invested in POOL would have grown to $16371, compared to $1751 for the S&P 500. That's 18.7% annualized vs 10.1% for the index. POOL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does POOL pay a dividend?
Yes. Pool Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 250.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01