Jefferies slashes Pool Corp PT on weak 2026 outlook
ReutersFeb 20, 2026 12:36 PM
Jefferies cuts PT on pool equipment distributor Pool Corp POOL.O to $245 from $300, maintains rating at "hold"
New PT still shows an upside of 12.2% to the stock's last close
Brokerage says they don't expect co's construction or repair-and-remodel activity to rebound in 2026, but see pent-up project demand gradually building
Notes POOL's growth will likely stay slower than usual because its customer base isn't expanding as fast and its M&A has tapered off
Jefferies also cuts 2026 EPS forecast to $11 from $11.60
Six of 16 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, nine "hold" and one "sell"; their median PT is $276- data compiled by LSEG
As of last close, shares down 4.5% YTD
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