Pool Corporation

Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products, serving as the critical link between manufacturers and the professionals who build, maintain, and service swimming pools. Founded in 1980 as South Central Pool Supply by entrepreneur Frank St. Romain in Louisiana, the company has grown from a single regional distributor to a global powerhouse operating 448 locations worldwide with over 6,000 employees as of 2024.

The company's transformation accelerated in 1993 when it partnered with private equity firm Code Hennessy & Simmons in a leveraged buyout that provided capital for aggressive expansion. This strategic partnership enabled rapid growth through acquisitions, and by 1995, the company went public on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol POOL, marking its evolution from South Central Pool Supply to SCP Pool Corporation and eventually to Pool Corporation. In October 2025, POOLCORP celebrated its 30th anniversary as a publicly traded company by ringing the Opening Bell at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

Pool Corporation operates through multiple specialized business segments including Superior Pool Products, POOLCORP Commercial Aquatics for commercial and municipal pool facilities, and Horizon Distributors for irrigation and landscape products. The company distributes more than 200,000 manufacturer and Pool Corporation-branded products ranging from pool equipment, chemicals, and replacement parts to hot tubs, irrigation systems, outdoor living products, and commercial aquatic equipment. This comprehensive product portfolio serves diverse customer segments including swimming pool builders and remodelers, specialty retailers, pool service businesses, irrigation contractors, and commercial pool operators.

In 2024, Pool Corporation generated net sales of $5.3 billion despite challenging macroeconomic conditions affecting discretionary spending on new pool construction. The company maintained strong operational performance with operating cash flows of $659.2 million and continued strategic investments in digital transformation through its POOL360 ecosystem, which has driven increased sales of private-label chemical products. Pool Corporation expanded its physical footprint with 10 new greenfield locations and 2 acquisitions in 2024, demonstrating commitment to serving customers through both digital innovation and local market presence across the Americas, Europe, and other international markets.