Director James D. Hope receives 644-share stock award at POOL CORP (POOL)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hope James D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

POOL CORP director James D. Hope received a grant of 644 shares of Common Stock. The shares were awarded on April 29, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a stock-based award rather than a market purchase.

Following this grant, Hope directly holds 3,214 shares of POOL CORP common stock. This filing records a routine equity compensation award to a board member, not an open-market buy or sell transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hope James D

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	644	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,214 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 644 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 3,214 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 644 shares Equity award on April 29, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported award price for 644-share grant

Shares held after grant 3,214 shares Direct holdings after April 29, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"This filing records a routine equity compensation award to a board member"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

"POOL CORP director James D. Hope received a grant of 644 shares of Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hope James D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

109 NORTHPARK BLVD

(Street)

COVINGTON LOUISIANA 70433

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
POOL CORP [ POOL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/29/2026		A		644	A	$0	3,214	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	By: Jennifer Neil For: James Hope	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did POOL (POOL) disclose for James D. Hope?

POOL CORP reported that director James D. Hope received a grant of 644 shares of Common Stock. The award was recorded on April 29, 2026 as a stock-based compensation grant, not an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many POOL (POOL) shares did James D. Hope receive in this Form 4 filing?

James D. Hope received 644 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock. The transaction is coded as a grant or award, indicating equity compensation rather than a cash purchase, and increases his directly held position reported in this filing.

What is the reported transaction price for James D. Hope’s POOL (POOL) share grant?

The filing lists a transaction price of $0.00 per share for the 644-share grant. This reflects that the shares were awarded as compensation, so no cash changed hands in the market to acquire these shares.

How many POOL (POOL) shares does James D. Hope hold after the reported grant?

After receiving the 644-share grant, James D. Hope directly holds 3,214 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock. This total represents his direct ownership reported in the Form 4 following the April 29, 2026 equity award.

Is James D. Hope’s POOL (POOL) transaction a market buy or sell?

The transaction is not a market buy or sell; it is a grant or award acquisition. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, showing that the 644 POOL CORP shares were received as a stock-based compensation grant to the director.