POOL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

POOL has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 4.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.64%
Payout Ratio 50.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.53%
Consistency Lifetime 99.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.46%
Payout FCF 46.7%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 72.86%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -20%
Total Return 5y: -21.5%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,420 M 8.73% 19.0%
MBG 60,344 M 8.45% 10.8%
ETD 583 M 6.56% 12.1%
F 54,667 M 7.14% 8.55%
CDA 1,556 M 6.66% 9.06%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RCL 94,904 M 268% 74.7%
RNO 10,904 M 197% 69.7%
BOSS 2,856 M 143% 85.2%
ATAT 5,067 M 128% 100%
OSW 2,018 M 113% 42.1%

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POOL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-11-26 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.49%
2025-08-14 2025-08-14 2025-08-28 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.39%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-29 Quarterly 1.25 4.2% 0.4%
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 2025-03-26 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.35%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-27 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.34%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-29 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.34%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-05-30 Quarterly 1.2 9.1% 0.32%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-28 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.27%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-22 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.33%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-08-24 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.29%
2023-05-16 2023-05-17 2023-05-31 Quarterly 1.1 10% 0.33%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-29 Quarterly 1 0% 0.29%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-11-23 Quarterly 1 0% 0.33%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 1 0% 0.26%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-27 Quarterly 1 25% 0.25%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.18%
2021-11-09 2021-11-11 2021-11-24 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.15%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.16%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.8 37.9% 0.18%
2021-03-10 2021-03-11 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.17%
2020-11-10 2020-11-12 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2020-08-12 2020-08-13 2020-08-27 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.58 5.5% N/A
2020-03-11 2020-03-12 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2019-11-13 2019-11-14 2019-11-27 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-29 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.55 22.2% N/A
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-29 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-08-13 2018-08-14 2018-08-28 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.45 21.6% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-28 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.37 19.4% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-29 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-11-23 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-08-24 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-05-17 2016-05-19 2016-06-02 Quarterly 0.31 19.2% N/A
2016-03-14 2016-03-16 2016-03-30 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-08-10 2015-08-12 2015-08-26 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-06-03 Quarterly 0.26 18.2% N/A
2015-03-10 2015-03-12 2015-03-26 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-11-07 2014-11-12 2014-11-26 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-08-11 2014-08-13 2014-08-27 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-05-19 2014-05-21 2014-06-04 Quarterly 0.22 15.8% N/A
2014-03-11 2014-03-13 2014-03-27 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2013-11-08 2013-11-13 2013-11-27 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2013-08-12 2013-08-14 2013-08-28 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A

POOL Dividend FAQ

Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL) is a U.S.-based distributor of a broad portfolio of swimming-pool, irrigation, and outdoor-living products. Its catalog spans consumables (chemicals, accessories), equipment (filters, pumps, heaters, cleaners), construction materials (concrete, tiles, decking, natural stone), and specialty items such as fiberglass pools, hot tubs, and outdoor-kitchen components. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes pool remodelers and builders, specialty retailers, service contractors, landscape-maintenance firms, and commercial pool operators.

What is the Dividend Yield of POOL?

As of February 2026, POOL`s dividend yield is 1.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.95 USD by the current share price of 266.16.

Does POOL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, POOL paid a dividend of 4.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-12 and the payout was 1.25 USD.

How often does POOL pay dividends?

POOL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, POOL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-12.

POOL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for POOL for the next 4 payments are between 1.276 (+2.1%) and 1.37 (+9.6%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will POOL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Pool (POOL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for POOL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Pool (POOL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of POOL?

POOL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.5% per year.
Strong growth: POOL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of POOL?

POOL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.46%. If you bought POOL's shares at 338.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of POOL?

POOL Payout Consistency is 99.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Pool has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does POOL have a good Dividend Yield?

POOL`s 1.64% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of POOL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of POOL is 50.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of POOL?

POOL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

POOL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in POOL's Outstanding Shares?

Pool's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.6% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has POOL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 13, 2004 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 15,858,500
1995 33,704,100 +112.53%
1996 40,439,400 +19.98%
1997 57,770,100 +42.86%
1998 67,385,400 +16.64%
1999 57,550,500 -14.6%
2000 57,489,800 -0.11%
2001 56,261,300 -2.14%
2002 53,016,800 -5.77%
2003 53,263,500 +0.47%
2004 52,273,000 -1.86%
2005 52,593,000 +0.61%
2006 50,201,000 -4.55%
2007 48,623,000 -3.14%
2008 48,287,000 -0.69%
2009 49,194,000 +1.88%
2010 48,864,000 -0.67%
2011 47,519,000 -2.75%
2012 46,522,000 -2.1%
2013 45,708,000 -1.75%
2014 43,444,000 -4.95%
2015 43,834,000 +0.9%
2016 42,310,000 -3.48%
2017 41,715,000 -1.41%
2018 41,274,000 -1.06%
2019 40,952,000 -0.78%
2020 40,873,000 -0.19%
2021 40,418,000 -1.11%
2022 39,168,000 -3.09%
2023 38,648,000 -1.33%
2024 37,922,000 -1.88%
2025 37,420,000 -1.32%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38