Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL) reported first‑quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst expectations, with net sales of $1.138 billion, a 6% year‑over‑year increase, and diluted earnings per share of $1.45, up 2% from the same period last year. Net income was $53.2 million, slightly below the $53.5 million reported in Q1 2025, while operating income rose 7% to $82.6 million. The company reaffirmed its full‑year 2026 earnings guidance at $10.87 to $11.17 per diluted share, unchanged from the prior range.
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