Pool Corporation Stock News

The interesting thing about this list is that the two buys, Apple (AAPL -0.07%) and Pool Corp. (POOL 2.38%), have markedly higher valuations than the sell, Kraft Heinz (KHC 0.87%). The rationale behind the investment case for the first two lies in their long-term growth prospects -- something not shared by Kraft Heinz.

Pool Corp. shares declined recently due to high valuation and concerns over consumer discretionary spending, with recent results failing to alleviate these fears. Q1 earnings missed estimates, with EPS down 29% and net sales declining by 4%, driven by weak new construction but stable maintenance activity. Despite a strong balance sheet and ongoing share repurchases, POOL's high valuation and un...

I focus on dividend increases by quality companies, as they indicate strong financial health and stability, providing both income and total returns for investors. My list combines data from the “U.S. Dividend Champions” spreadsheet and NASDAQ, highlighting companies with at least 5 years of dividend growth history. I compare companies against the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and only invest ...

While I don't expect my daughter to become a stock-picking fanatic like me, I've enjoyed building a portfolio with her that is full of simple(ish) businesses that any elementary-aged kid might appreciate. Typically, we try to prioritize buying a new stock each year and have developed a portfolio that consists primarily of the following holdings:

The list of publicly traded stocks within Berkshire Hathaway isn't particularly long. But the portfolio that Warren Buffett (who plans to retire at the end of 2025) and his team have built gets scrutinized carefully by Wall Street for investment ideas.

COVINGTON, La., April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pool Corporation (Nasdaq:POOL) announced today that Melanie M. Hart, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Industrial Growth Conference on Monday, May 5, 2025.  Conference participation will be virtual and consist of investor meetings and a fireside chat.

It's never too late to invest in an exceptional stock. Just ask multibillionaire Warren Buffett, whose holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, opened a stake in Pool Corp. (POOL 0.94%) in the third quarter of last year.

Berkshire Hathaway's Q4 additions include Constellation Brands, while increasing stakes in Occidental Petroleum, Domino's Pizza, and Pool, reflecting Buffett's strategic growth and value investments. Top Berkshire dividend stocks like Kraft Heinz, Sirius XM, and Ally Financial offer attractive yields, meeting the dogcatcher ideal of dividends exceeding share prices. Analysts forecast significan...