Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.8 yrs
Meeting calendar
POOL · Annual meeting · Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Pool Corp
9 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of nine directors; Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026; Advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay).
Market cap
$7.6B
1Y TSR
-31.3%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 12, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 29, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect nine director nominees to serve one-year terms.
- 2
Ratify the Retention of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify retention of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
More detail
Proposal 2 requests stockholder ratification of EY as the independent auditor for fiscal 2026. The Audit Committee proposes this to ensure continued oversight and to comply with governance practices; the committee reviews auditor performance annually and retains discretion to change auditors if necessary. Ratification is routine and carries a majority vote standard; the Board recommends FOR based on the committee's review of EY’s qualifications and performance. If not ratified, the Audit Committee will reconsider its selection. The proposal is procedural and does not involve substantive changes to governance or compensation.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
More detail
Proposal 3 is an advisory (non-binding) say-on-pay vote asking stockholders to approve the Company’s 2025 executive compensation as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Management argues the compensation program aligns pay with performance and long-term shareholder value, highlighting that 2025 incentive payouts were below target and certain performance-based awards cancelled—evidence of pay-for-performance. The Compensation and Human Capital Management Committee sets pay based on performance metrics and peer benchmarking and values prior strong stockholder support (96.0% approval in 2025). The Board recommends a vote FOR. The proposal is advisory; the Board will consider the outcome when setting future compensation but is not bound by it.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Also a director at
Core & Main Inc (CNM)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.1 yrs
Also a director at
Ferguson Enterprises Inc (FERG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.7 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
25.5 yrs
Also a director at
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (WMS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.2 yrs
Also a director at
Apogee Enterprises Inc (APOG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
26.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.7 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 6.2% | 2,248,451 | $455M |
| 2 | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.0% | 2,200,618 | $445M |
| 3 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 5.9% | 2,159,463 | $437M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.9% | 2,145,392 | $434M |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.6% | 1,667,029 | $337M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.3% | 1,191,868 | $241M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.1% | 1,120,099 | $227M |
| 8 | MORGAN STANLEY | 3.1% | 1,113,831 | $225M |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 2.6% | 952,427 | $193M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 787,463 | $159M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Pool Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Pool Corp (POOL) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Pool Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Pool Corp 2026 meeting is Thursday, March 12, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Pool Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Pool Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Pool Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Pool Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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