Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.96
Pool Corporation (POOL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
45.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
POOL Dividend Income Check
Safety
45.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
POOL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$4.96
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout45.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout30.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR9.2%
5Y CAGR16.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.7%
1Y Total Return-37.3%
5Y Total Return-52.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,72110Y ago$24,90320Y ago$47,876
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
POOL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
POOL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Pool Corporation distributes 45.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
POOL has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.2% and 5-year CAGR of 16.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, POOL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 5.0% buyback yield, 7.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -52.8%, with dividends contributing 4.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,903 today.
POOL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$21.40
Avg/Payment$1.0700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026Latest | $1.2500 | — | 2.43% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $1.2500 | — | 1.96% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $1.2500 | — | 1.49% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $1.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 1.55% | May 29, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $1.2000 | — | 1.44% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $1.2000 | — | 1.34% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $1.2000 | — | 1.33% | Aug 29, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | $1.2000 | ↑ +9.1% | 1.17% | May 30, 2024 |
POOL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
45.5% payout
Streak
15Y
16.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.7%
#1 of 4
IBP
FLXS
MASPOOL Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $4.95 | 5.3% | 4 | $10.85 | 45.6% | 2.19x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $4.70 | 9.3% | 4 | $11.30 | 41.6% | 2.40x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $4.30 | 13.2% | 4 | $13.35 | 32.2% | 3.10x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $3.80 | 27.5% | 4 | $18.70 | 20.3% | 4.92x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $2.98 | 30.1% | 4 | $15.97 | 18.7% | 5.36x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $2.29 | 9.0% | 4 | $8.97 | 25.5% | 3.92x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $2.10 | 22.1% | 4 | $6.40 | 32.8% | 3.05x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $1.72 | 21.1% | 4 | $5.62 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $1.42 | 19.3% | 4 | $4.51 | 31.5% | 3.18x | 0.4% |
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Start ComparisonPOOL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying POOL stock.
How much dividend does POOL pay per share?
Pool Corporation (POOL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is POOL's next ex-dividend date?
POOL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. POOL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is POOL's dividend safe?
POOL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +45.5% and FCF payout ratio of +30.1%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is POOL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Pool Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does POOL pay dividends?
Pool Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in POOL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in POOL five years ago would be worth approximately $4,721 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is POOL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
POOL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.