Berkshire reports 8.2% stake in Pool Corp

Berkshire Hathaway and Warren E. Buffett have disclosed an 8.2% passive stake in Pool Corporation.

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Berkshire Hathaway and Warren E. Buffett have disclosed an 8.2% passive stake in Pool Corporation. Through Berkshire-related insurance subsidiaries, they report beneficial ownership of 3,068,885 shares of Pool common stock as of the event date of 12/31/2025.

The shares are held with shared power to vote and dispose, and no sole voting or dispositive power is reported. The group certifies the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Pool Corporation.

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Berkshire reports an 8.2% passive ownership stake in Pool.

Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and related insurance entities report beneficial ownership of 3,068,885 Pool Corporation common shares, representing 8.2% of the class. All voting and dispositive authority is described as shared, with no sole power reported.

The certification states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control. This characterizes the position as a passive investment under Schedule 13G, rather than an activist or control-seeking stake.

Subsequent ownership reports will show whether this percentage changes from the 12/31/2025 level of 8.2%. Any future switch from a passive to an active intent would typically require a different reporting framework.

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How many Pool Corporation (POOL) shares do Berkshire and Warren Buffett report owning?

They report beneficial ownership of 3,068,885 Pool Corporation common shares. This position is held through Berkshire Hathaway and related insurance subsidiaries, with all voting and dispositive authority characterized as shared rather than sole for each reporting person.

What percentage of Pool Corporation does Berkshire Hathaway’s group own according to this Schedule 13G/A?

The group reports owning 8.2% of Pool Corporation’s common stock. This ownership percentage is based on 3,068,885 shares beneficially owned and crosses the 5% threshold that triggers Schedule 13G reporting for significant institutional shareholders.

Is Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in Pool Corporation described as passive or control-seeking?

The stake is described as passive. The reporting persons certify the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Pool Corporation, consistent with a Schedule 13G passive investment filing.

Which entities are included in the Berkshire group reporting Pool Corporation ownership?

The reporting group includes Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., National Indemnity Company, GEICO Corporation, and Government Employees Insurance Company. Each entity reports the same 3,068,885 shares as beneficially owned, with shared voting and dispositive power over those Pool Corporation shares.

What voting and dispositive powers do Berkshire and its affiliates report over Pool Corporation shares?

They report zero sole voting or dispositive power and 3,068,885 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power. This means decisions to vote or sell the shares are exercised jointly under the group’s structure, rather than by any single reporting person alone.

As of what date is Berkshire’s 8.2% Pool Corporation ownership measured?

The ownership is measured as of 12/31/2025, identified as the date of the event requiring the statement. On that date, the group’s beneficial ownership of 3,068,885 shares represented approximately 8.2% of Pool Corporation’s outstanding common stock.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/17/2026 - 04:10 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Pool Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

73278L105

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 73278L105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Warren E. Buffett

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,068,885.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,068,885.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,068,885.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 73278L105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,068,885.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,068,885.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,068,885.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 73278L105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

National Indemnity Company

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEBRASKA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,068,885.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,068,885.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,068,885.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 73278L105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

GEICO Corporation

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,068,885.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,068,885.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,068,885.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 73278L105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Government Employees Insurance Company

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEBRASKA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,068,885.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,068,885.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,068,885.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Pool Corporation
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 109 Northpark Boulevard, Covington, Louisiana 70433
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Warren E. Buffett Berkshire Hathaway Inc. National Indemnity Company GEICO Corporation Government Employees Insurance Company
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Warren E. Buffett 3555 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68131 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 3555 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68131 National Indemnity Company 1314 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 GEICO Corporation One GEICO Plaza Washington, DC 20076 Government Employees Insurance Company One GEICO Plaza Washington, DC 20076
(c)	Citizenship: Warren E. Buffett (United States Citizen); Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Delaware); National Indemnity Company (Nebraska); GEICO Corporation (Delaware); Government Employees Insurance Company (Nebraska).
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 73278L105
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(b)	Percent of class: See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit A.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. See Exhibit A.
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Warren E. Buffett

Signature:	/s/ Warren E. Buffett
Name/Title:	Warren E. Buffett
Date:	02/17/2026

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Signature:	/s/ Warren E. Buffett
Name/Title:	Warren E. Buffett, Chairman of the Board
Date:	02/17/2026

National Indemnity Company

Signature:	/s/ Warren E. Buffett
Name/Title:	Warren E. Buffett, Attorney-in-Fact
Date:	02/17/2026

GEICO Corporation

Signature:	/s/ Warren E. Buffett
Name/Title:	Warren E. Buffett, Attorney-in-Fact
Date:	02/17/2026

Government Employees Insurance Company

Signature:	/s/ Warren E. Buffett
Name/Title:	Warren E. Buffett, Attorney-in-Fact
Date:	02/17/2026