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Sep 30, 2021

Pool Corp. Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported record third quarter results and increased 2021 earnings guidance.

Key Takeaways

Pool Corporation reported record results for the third quarter of 2021 with net sales increasing 24% to $1.4 billion and operating income up 60%. Diluted EPS increased 55% to a record $4.54. The company also increased its 2021 earnings guidance to $14.85 - $15.35 per diluted share.

Record net sales for Q3 2021 reflect overall growth of 24% from Q3 2020.

Q3 2021 operating income of $237.3 million, up 60% from Q3 2020 with a 380 basis point improvement in operating margin.

Q3 2021 diluted EPS increase of 55% to a record $4.54 or an increase of 64% to $4.44, without tax benefits in both periods.

2021 earnings guidance for the full year increased to $14.85 - $15.35 per diluted share from previous $13.75 - $14.25 range

Total Revenue
$1.41B
Previous year: $1.14B
+23.9%
EPS
$4.51
Previous year: $2.92
+54.5%
Total Sales Centers
409
Previous year: 381
+7.3%
Gross Profit
$442M
Previous year: $329M
+34.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$83.5M
Previous year: $74.7M
+11.7%
Free Cash Flow
$165M
Previous year: $164M
+0.7%
Total Assets
$2.28B
Previous year: $1.59B
+43.8%

Pool Corp.

Pool Corp.

Forward Guidance

The company is raising its 2021 earnings guidance range to $14.85 to $15.35 per diluted share, including the impact of year-to-date tax benefits of $0.39.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong demand trends
  • Focused strategic initiatives
  • Ability to execute strategic initiatives
  • Well-positioned for the remainder of 2021
  • Well-positioned into next season