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Mar 31, 2023

Pool Corp. Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported results for the first quarter of 2023 and updated its 2023 earnings guidance.

Key Takeaways

Pool Corporation's first quarter 2023 net sales reached $1.2 billion. Operating income was $145.8 million, with an operating margin of 12.1%. Diluted EPS was $2.58, or $2.46 without tax benefits. The company updated its annual earnings guidance range to $14.62 - $16.12 per diluted share.

Net sales of $1.2 billion exceeded $1.0 billion in the first quarter for the third consecutive year.

Operating income of $145.8 million with a seasonally strong operating margin of 12.1%.

Q1 2023 diluted EPS of $2.58 or $2.46 without tax benefits.

Updated annual earnings guidance range to $14.62 - $16.12 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$1.21B
Previous year: $1.41B
-14.6%
EPS
$2.58
Previous year: $4.41
-41.5%
Total Sales Centers
427
Previous year: 414
+3.1%
Gross Profit
$370M
Previous year: $447M
-17.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$26.5M
Previous year: $35.4M
-25.2%
Free Cash Flow
$87.6M
Previous year: -$217M
-140.3%
Total Assets
$3.86B
Previous year: $3.88B
-0.5%

Pool Corp.

Pool Corp.

Forward Guidance

The company is updating its annual earnings guidance range to $14.62 to $16.12 per diluted share, including the impact of year-to-date tax benefits of $0.12.

Positive Outlook

  • Well-positioned to continue long-standing track record of solid performance
  • Leveraging extensive sales center network
  • Broad product assortment
  • Substantial capital resources
  • Talented team

Challenges Ahead

  • Expectations for the 2023 fiscal year have changed based on results to-date
  • Trends observed into the second quarter
  • Weather conditions
  • Changes in economic conditions
  • Housing market