POOL monthly performance report
Monthly POOL research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
POOL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Pool Corporation (POOL) closed August 2026 at $206.63, up 11.26% for the month and −33.77% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, POOL is −9.67%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −8.15% versus its 200-day moving average ($224.96), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, POOL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −118.12%, with a relative strength index reading of 31.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Pool Corporation ended August 2026 at $206.63, posting a monthly return of +11.26%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +8.22%.
The current quarter stands at −9.14% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −8.15% versus the 200-day moving average ($224.96).
Year-to-date, POOL is −9.67% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −22.56%. The stock is currently −38.53% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −58.17%.
| Period | POOL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.57% | −0.20% | +1.77% |
| 1 Week | +7.53% | +3.90% | +3.63% |
| 1 Month | +11.26% | +3.05% | +8.22% |
| 3 Months | −3.14% | +7.11% | −10.25% |
| 6 Months | −18.52% | +10.70% | −29.22% |
| YTD | −9.67% | +12.89% | −22.56% |
| 12 Months | −33.77% | +22.58% | −56.35% |
| 3 Years | −45.84% | +72.29% | −118.12% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | +21.71% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | +18.66% |
| #3 | Jun 2023 | +18.09% |
| #4 | Dec 2023 | +14.99% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +11.38% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2024 | −15.64% |
| #2 | May 2026 | −15.06% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −13.70% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | −13.50% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −10.94% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −7.46% |
| Q3 2025 | +8.20% |
| Q4 2025 | −25.14% |
| Q1 2026 | −8.79% |
| Q2 2026 | +6.19% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −9.14% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +33.63% |
| 2024 | −13.52% |
| 2025 | −29.23% |
| 2026 | −12.00% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $336.15 (2025-09-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $172.68 (2026-05-18) |
| Current Price | $206.63 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $224.96 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −8.15% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −58.17% (2026-05-14) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −38.53% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 31.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −118.12% |
| RS Peak | 100.8 (Aug 2023) |
| RS Trough | 27.3 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was POOL's return for this report period?
POOL returned +11.26% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has POOL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD POOL: −9.67% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is POOL's 12-month return?
−33.77% over the trailing 12 months.
Is POOL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −8.15% versus 200DMA ($224.96).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−58.17% on 2026-05-14.