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Historical analyst accuracy
For Pool Corporation, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 36% were profitable, average return +12% (61 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (42% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oppenheimer | 12 | 8% | -11% |
| Keybanc | 11 | 54% | +35% |
| Baird | 6 | 83% | +33% |
| Stephens & Co. | 5 | 0% | -5% |
| Goldman Sachs | 5 | 0% | -1% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pool Corporation a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Pool Corporation (POOL) is "Hold" (8 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 36% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Pool Corporation's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $212 (+14% vs $186), ranging from $189 to $227 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Pool Corporation?
Over 1 year, 36% of analyst targets on Pool Corporation were profitable, for an average return of +12% (across 61 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Pool Corporation stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $212 within 12 months, i.e. +14% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $227, the most cautious $189.
What is the Pool Corporation stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $212, +14%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (36%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Pool Corporation overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Pool Corporation is available in the interactive analysis.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.