{
  "id": 6781959,
  "title": "Pool stock hits 52-week low at $172.62",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/pool-stock-hits-52-week-low-at-172-62",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-11T17:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/pool-stock-hits-52week-low-at-17262-93CH-4898305"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pool Corporation's stock has plummeted to its lowest point in the past year, trading at $172.62, far below its 52-week high of $336.15. The stock's value has plummeted by 49% in the last 12 months, a stark sign of the company's struggles. Despite the significant drop, InvestingPro analysts rate the stock as undervalued, suggesting it could be a worthwhile investment. The dip is a result of the company's ongoing challenges in the market. Investors are keenly observing the company's response to these difficulties and its potential for recovery. It's worth noting that Pool Corporation has a history of consistent dividend increases, with a current yield of 2.96%. However, 11 analysts have recently revised their earnings forecasts downward for the upcoming period. For comprehensive analysis, investors can consult the detailed Pro Research Report on InvestingPro. In its latest earnings report for the second quarter of 2026, Pool Corporation managed to beat earnings expectations, reporting adjusted earnings of $5.38 per share, compared to the estimated $5.34. However, revenue fell short of forecasts, amounting to $1.8 billion against the predicted $1.82 billion. Despite this, analysts at Stephens praised the company's sales growth, which increased by 2.2% year-over-year. They cited pricing strategies, steady maintenance demand, and gains in the building materials sector as key drivers. Nonetheless, Stephens lowered its price target for Pool Corp to $225 from $290, acknowledging potential margin pressures while keeping an Overweight rating. Similarly, DA Davidson also initiated coverage of Pool Corp, assigning a neutral rating and a price target of $210, based on the company's expected stabilization. These updates reveal a cautious outlook among analysts concerning the company's growth and profitability prospects.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}