Pool Corporation (POOL) Set for Gains as Market Recovers, Says Baird

Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) ranks among the mid-cap stocks to buy according to top investors. On January 12, Baird raised Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL)’s rating from Neutral to Outperform while raising the price target to $320 from $345. Baird observed that the majority of Pool Corp’s revenues are periodic, and there are encouraging indicators for discretionary spending in the pool market.

The firm expects Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) to stabilize this year, with the company poised to see gains through 2027 as the market recovers from a three-year recession. Baird suggested Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) to small and mid-cap quality investors seeking growth who have a two- to three-year holding plan.

Additionally, Stifel analyst W. Andrew Carter maintained a Hold rating on POOL on December 16 while lowering his price objective from $295 to $240. The firm stated that it had “a positive overall bias” for building products in 2026, including home improvement stores, as part of its forecast for the year.

Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL), also known as POOLCORP, is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool equipment, parts, supplies, and outdoor living products.

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