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EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

POOL CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

AND CONFIRMS ANNUAL EARNINGS GUIDANCE RANGE

Q1 2026 Highlights:

• Net sales increased 6%, driven by strong maintenance product sales and improvement in discretionary categories

• Gross margin of 29.0%, down 20 bps year-over-year, driven by increased early buy activity and seasonal mix in the first quarter

• Operating income increased 7% to $82.6 million; operating margin expanded 10 bps to 7.3%

• Diluted EPS of $1.45, an increase of 2%, or an increase of 8% without ASU 2016-09 tax benefits

• Confirms annual earnings guidance range of $10.87 - $11.17 per diluted share, including the Q1 2026 ASU 2016-09 tax benefit of $0.02

COVINGTON, LA. (April 23, 2026) – Pool Corporation (Nasdaq: POOL) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026.

“We are off to a solid start in 2026, with net sales up 6% and operating income growing 7% year-over-year. Maintenance demand remained resilient, and we saw continued, though still gradual, recovery in discretionary categories. Gross margin reflected the typical first quarter seasonal mix, with strong equipment and customer early buy sales partially offset by our pricing and supply chain initiatives. Our greenfield investments are contributing to growth, and we are beginning to see operating expense leverage as those locations mature. We remain confident in our strategy and our ability to drive profitable growth,” said Peter D. Arvan, president and CEO.

First quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to the first quarter ended March 31, 2025

Net sales increased 6% to $1.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Our growth during the quarter was driven by solid demand for maintenance products, strong equipment sales and some continued improvement in discretionary categories, including building materials. Year-over-year sales growth benefited from price increases enacted last year and a combined contribution of approximately 1% from a higher concentration of customer early buys and favorable currency exchange rates.

Gross profit increased $17.5 million. Gross margin decreased 20 basis points to 29.0% from 29.2% in the same period of 2025, driven by product mix with a higher proportion of equipment sales in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, consistent with normal seasonal patterns in the first quarter, gross margin in the first quarter of 2026 was impacted by a higher proportion of customer early buy purchases, which typically yield lower margins relative to our overall sales mix. Benefits from our ongoing pricing and supply chain optimization initiatives partially offset this activity.

Selling and administrative expenses (operating expenses) increased 5% to $247.3 million compared to $234.8 million in the same period in 2025, reflecting increased facility costs and wages for greenfield locations opened after the first quarter of last year, technology spend and inflationary cost increases. We expect that our year-over-year expense growth rate will moderate as we focus on operational efficiencies and lap prior year business investments.

Operating income increased 7% to $82.6 million compared to $77.5 million in the same period last year, and operating margin expanded 10 basis points to 7.3%.

Net income was $53.2 million, reflecting higher interest expense from borrowings to fund increased share repurchases and a smaller tax benefit from ASU 2016-09 (discussed below), compared to $53.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Earnings per diluted share increased 2% to $1.45 compared to $1.42 in the same period of 2025. We recorded a $0.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, tax benefit from Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, in 2026 compared to a $3.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, tax benefit in 2025. Adjusting for the impact from ASU 2016-09 in both periods, earnings per diluted share increased 8% to $1.43 compared to $1.32 in 2025.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Our inventory balance increased 14% to $1.7 billion at March 31, 2026 compared to $1.5 billion at March 31, 2025, reflecting higher purchases to support service levels and a broader product range to better serve our customers ahead of the swimming pool season. Our inventory balance also reflects inflationary increases and an increase from new and acquired sales centers over the past twelve months. Total debt outstanding increased $222.6 million to $1.2 billion at March 31, 2026, which primarily helped to fund open market share repurchases of $349.0 million over the past twelve months.

Net cash provided by operations was $25.7 million in the first three months of 2026 compared to $27.2 million in the first three months of 2025.

Outlook

“We remain confident in our full-year 2026 earnings guidance of $10.87 to $11.17 per diluted share, which includes the impact of year-t

8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 19, 2026

POOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

0-26640

36-3943363

(State or other jurisdiction of

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

109 Northpark Boulevard,

Covington,

Louisiana

70433-5001

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(985) 892-5521 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

POOL

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information is being provided under Form 8-K Item 2.02 and should not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Current Report on Form 8-K into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates this information by reference, and none of this information should be deemed “filed” under such acts.

On February 19, 2026, Pool Corporation, a Delaware corporation, issued a press release announcing fiscal and fourth quarter 2025 results and providing 2026 earnings guidance.

A copy of the release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 19, 2026, Pool Corporation issued the press release included herein as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1

Press Release issued by Pool Corporation on February 19, 2026, announcing fiscal and fourth quarter 2025 results and providing 2026 earnings guidance.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

POOL CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Melanie M. Hart

Melanie M. Hart

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: February 19, 2026