POOL POOL CORP

NEUTRAL Impact: 3/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed May 4, 2026 Processed 1mo ago SEC 0001193125-26-204112
8-K context-dependent: Items 5.02, 7.01
Latest settled — T+20d
POOL ▼ -3.84% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -3.84% · α vs SPY -8.79% · entry $186.76 → $179.60
Next anchor: T+60d in 7w
Currently $192.88 · +3.27% from $186.76 entry
Entry anchored
May 4, 2026
via day open
T+1d
+0.60%
call +0.60% · α -0.79%
$187.88
settled 5w ago
T+5d
-2.50%
call -2.50% · α -4.48%
$182.10
settled 4w ago
T+20d
-3.84%
call -3.84% · α -8.79%
$179.60
settled 8d ago
T+60d
call — · α —
in 7w

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Executive Summary

POOLCORP announced the immediate departure of CEO Peter D. Arvan and the appointment of John B. Watwood as his successor, along with John E. Stokely as Executive Chair. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance but postponed its Investor Day. The leadership transition appears orderly with a named successor, but execution risk remains.

Actionable Insight

Monitor for any future strategic shifts or guidance changes under the new CEO. The postponement of Investor Day may indicate pending strategy updates. The orderly transition and reaffirmed guidance suggest no near-term disruption.

Key Facts

  • CEO Peter D. Arvan stepped down effective May 4, 2026, mutually agreed with the company.
  • John B. Watwood appointed President and CEO, effective immediately.
  • John E. Stokely appointed Executive Chair; David G. Whalen to serve as interim lead independent director.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed, within the range provided on April 23, 2026.
  • 2026 Investor Day postponed; new date to be announced.
  • New CEO compensation: $800,000 annual salary, 125% target bonus, $1.75M initial equity grant (50% restricted, 50% performance-based).

Financial Impact

No financial impact disclosed; guidance reaffirmed.

Risk Factors

  • Execution risk under new leadership.
  • Potential strategic changes that could affect growth trajectory.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods
Analyst Consensus
48% bullish (23 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-204112
Document: pool-ex99_1.htm0001193125-26-204112
Document: 0001193125-26-204112-index-headers.html0001193125-26-204112
Document: 0001193125-26-204112-index.html0001193125-26-204112
Document: 0001193125-26-204112.txt0001193125-26-204112
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May 7, 2026
4w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$190.33 $180.69▼ −5.07%▼ −8.20%$192.88 (+1.34%)
May 4, 2026
5w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$186.76 $179.60▼ −3.84%▼ −8.79%$192.88 (+3.27%)
Apr 23, 2026
6w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$227.69 $181.83▼ −20.14%▼ −24.78%$192.88 (−15.29%)
Apr 23, 2026
6w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$227.69 $181.83▼ −20.14%▼ −24.78%$192.88 (−15.29%)
Feb 25, 2026
14w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$222.44 $200.03▼ −10.07%▼ −3.67%$192.88 (−13.29%)
Feb 23, 2026
15w ago
Insider Cluster
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$218.26 $205.07▼ −6.04%▼ −2.10%$192.88 (−11.63%)
Feb 23, 2026
15w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$218.26 $205.07▼ −6.04%▼ −2.10%$192.88 (−11.63%)
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