How does Pool (POOL) make money?

Pool (POOL) generates revenue primarily from Reportable Segment, which accounted for 100% of total revenue in TTM through Q2 2026. The company reported $5.39B in revenue and converted 7.4% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly $400M in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of Pool (POOL)?

Pool (POOL) reported a gross profit margin of 29.6% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $1.6B in gross profit on $5.39B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Pool (POOL)?

Pool (POOL) reported an operating profit margin of 10.8% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $580M in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Pool (POOL)?

Pool (POOL) reported a net profit margin of 7.4% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $400M in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Pool (POOL) profitable?

Yes. Pool (POOL) reported $400M in net income for TTM through Q2 2026, with a net profit margin of 7.4%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

How much does Pool (POOL) spend on capital expenditures?

Pool (POOL) spent $122M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q2 2026, roughly 2.3% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Pool (POOL) generate?

Pool (POOL) generated $611M in free cash flow during TTM through Q2 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 11.3%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of Pool (POOL)?

Pool (POOL) had an effective tax rate of 24.6% in TTM through Q2 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

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Pool (POOL) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q2 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending June 30, 2026 (reported July 29, 2026).

Pool discloses geographic revenue only in annual filings. to view the full breakdown.

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Earnings Counter$12.68/s
Economic Scale> Liberia

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Dividend Profile2.61% yield
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