Pool Corp (POOL) director adds 464 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

POOL CORP director James D. Hope bought shares of the company’s stock. On May 7, 2026, he made an open-market purchase of 464 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock at $194.415 per share, increasing his direct ownership to 3,678 shares after the transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 464 shares ($90,209)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Hope James D

Role null

Bought 464 shs ($90K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	464	$194.415	$90K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,678 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 464 shares Purchase price: $194.415 per share Shares owned after: 3,678 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares purchased 464 shares Open-market purchase on May 7, 2026

Purchase price $194.415 per share Average price for Common Stock buy

Shares owned after 3,678 shares Direct holdings following transaction

Number of buy transactions 1 transaction Non-derivative open-market purchase

Net buy-sell shares 464 shares Net effect across all reported trades

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action field lists an "open-market purchase" of Common Stock"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"security_title is reported as "Common Stock" for this transaction"

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.

Form 4 financial

"insider trade is reported on a Form 4 filing"

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.

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)
05/07/2026

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	05/07/2026		P		464	A	$194.415	3,678	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	05/08/2026
	** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did POOL director James D. Hope report?

James D. Hope reported an open-market purchase of 464 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock. The transaction occurred on May 7, 2026 and was reported as a direct ownership transaction on a Form 4 insider trading report.

At what price did James D. Hope buy POOL CORP shares?

He bought the POOL CORP Common Stock at an average price of $194.415 per share. This price reflects the consideration paid in the open-market purchase reported in the Form 4 insider filing for the transaction on May 7, 2026.

How many POOL CORP shares does James D. Hope own after this trade?

After the reported transaction, James D. Hope directly owns 3,678 shares of POOL CORP Common Stock. This total reflects his holdings immediately following the open-market purchase of 464 shares disclosed in the Form 4 insider report.

Was the recent POOL CORP insider activity a net buy or sell?

The reported activity was a net buy, with 464 shares purchased and no shares sold. The Form 4 transaction summary shows one open-market purchase, net buy-sell shares of 464, and no reported sales, gifts, or derivative exercises.

Does the POOL CORP Form 4 show any derivative securities for James D. Hope?

The Form 4 shows no derivative securities for James D. Hope in this filing. The derivative transaction count is zero, and the derivative summary is empty, indicating only a non-derivative Common Stock transaction was reported.