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- **Revenue Resilience**: Q3 sales up 1% YoY, driven by maintenance and building materials, with private label growth offsetting chemical deflation.
- **Margin Expansion**: Gross margin +50bps to 29.6%, supported by pricing, supply chain efficiency, and tech adoption.
- **Tech-Driven Growth**: POOL360 sales at 17% of total, with mobile tools and AI enhancing customer experience and stickiness.
- **Strategic Momentum**: 8-10 new sales centers planned, with tech investments positioning for 2026 product launches and market expansion.
- **Guidance Clarity**: Full-year sales flat to down, with Q4 flat to up, and EPS range maintained at $10.81-$11.31.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 net sales of $1.5 billion, up 1% YoY, driven by maintenance product sales and building materials growth. Building materials sales increased 4%, with year-over-year growth in remodel activity and share gain for the first time since Q3 2022.
- **Gross Margin Expansion**: Gross margin improved by 50 basis points to 29.6%, fueled by pricing, supply chain efficiency, and private label sales growth.
- **Regional Performance**: Florida led with 1% growth, Texas showed sequential improvement, while California and Arizona faced challenges due to wildfires and permit deceleration. Europe saw a 6% increase in USD sales.
- **Technology Adoption**: POOL360 sales represented 17% of total Q3 sales, an all-time high, with tools like water testing apps and digital ordering enhancing customer experience.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: 2 new sales centers acquired and 1 greenfield opened, with plans for 8-10 new locations by year-end. Investments in AI and technology for customer convenience and efficiency.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Highlights**: GAAP net income of $420 million, diluted EPS of $3.40 (up 4% YoY). Non-GAAP EPS exceeded expectations, with ASU tax benefits contributing $0.11 year-to-date.
- **Gross Margin**: 29.6% vs. 29.1% prior year, driven by pricing (3% benefit) and supply chain improvements. Sequential margin trends aligned with seasonal norms.
- **Operating Expenses**: Increased 5% YoY due to greenfield openings and technology investments. Full-year operating expenses expected to rise ~3%, reflecting productivity gains offsetting inflation.
- **Cash Flow**: $286 million in cash flow from operations YTD, with $164 million in share repurchases. Leverage ratio at 1.8x, within target range of 1.5-2.0x.
- **Guidance**: Full-year sales flat to slightly down, with Q4 sales flat to slightly up. Gross margin similar to prior year, with potential Q4 improvement. Diluted EPS range of $10.81-$11.31 maintained.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Market Stabilization**: Encouraging signs in remodel activity and new pool construction, with Q3 building materials sales growth. Expect further interest rate cuts to boost entry-level pool demand.
- **Technology Investment**: Accelerated spend on POOL360 tools (e.g., mobile app for outdoor payments) to enhance customer convenience. Long-term focus on AI-driven supply chain and customer engagement.
- **Customer Mix**: Consolidation in builder segment driving demand for integrated tech solutions. Private label chemical sales growth offset deflationary pressures in trichlor.
- **Future Growth**: 2026 strategic roadmap includes new product launches and market expansion. Q4 outlook positive for maintenance and repair, with weather-dependent remodel activity.


Pool (POOL)-23 Oct 25-2025 Q3 Earnings call transcript

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