Should you buy POOL stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Pool Corporation (POOL) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -3.08 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 11.57%
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 4.37)
- Strong return on equity of 32.3%
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 11.9x
Weaker technical forecast for Pool Corporation as stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Pool Corporation stock price fell by -3.07% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $206.31 to $199.98. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.54% from a day low at $198.51 to a day high of $203.55. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 8.33% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 135 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 768 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $153.58 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 11.57% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $209.69 and $256.01 at the end of this 3-month period.
POOL Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. The Pool Corporation stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $202.19. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $199.82. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.22%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Pool Corporation stock
Pool Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $198.99 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $5.04 between high and low, or 2.54%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.34%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (POOL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Pool Corporation to open at $200.68, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $195.87 and $204.09, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.21 (+/-4.19%) up or down from last closing price. If Pool Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.19% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $198.99 (0.50%) than the resistance at $201.03 (0.53%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For POOL
Dividend warning for POOL: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 1 day on Thursday 13th August, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $1.30, which is a small dividend (0.650%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.650% lower on the ex-dividend date.Is Pool Corporation stock A Buy?
Pool Corporation holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-3.083
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $200.68 ( 0.349%).
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POOL Performance
Trading levels for POOL
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 205.71 | 2.87% |
| R2 | 203.79 | 1.91% |
| R1 | 202.60 | 1.31% |
| Price | 199.98 | |
| S1 | 198.75 | -0.613% |
| S2 | 197.57 | -1.21% |
| S3 | 195.64 | -2.17% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 211.61 | 5.82% |
| R2 | 202.37 | 1.20% |
| R1 | 201.03 | 0.525% |
| Price | 199.98 | |
| S1 | 198.99 | -0.495% |
| S2 | 192.42 | -3.78% |
| S3 | 183.33 | -8.33% |
POOL Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | $1.30 | 0.639% |
| 2 | Apr 29, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | $1.30 | 0.640% |
| 3 | Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $1.25 | 0.563% |
| 4 | Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $1.25 | 0.484% |
| 5 | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $1.25 | 0.406% |
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