T. Rowe Price Investment Management discloses 5.4% POOL (POOL) ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 2,001,987 shares of POOL CORP common stock, representing 5.4% of the class as of 12/31/2025. The firm has sole voting power over 1,995,489 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,001,987 shares.

The shares are stated to have been acquired and held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of POOL CORP. T. Rowe Price Investment Management also affirms that this filing should not be construed as an admission that it is the beneficial owner of the securities.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

POOL CORP

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(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

T. Rowe Price Investment Management, 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

MARYLAND

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,995,489.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,001,987.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,001,987.00

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)

5.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: POOL CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 109 NORTHPARK BLVD, 4TH FLOOR, COVINGTON, LA, 70433-5001
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1307 Point Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
(c)	Citizenship: Maryland
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(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: 2001987
(b)	Percent of class: 5.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1995489
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2001987
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
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. T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. hereby declares and affirms that the filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Investment Management is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

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.

T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.

Signature:	Ellen York
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	02/17/2026

FAQ

What stake in POOL (POOL) does T. Rowe Price Investment Management report?

T. Rowe Price Investment Management reports beneficial ownership of 2,001,987 POOL CORP common shares, representing 5.4% of the outstanding class as of December 31, 2025, according to this Schedule 13G filing.

Does T. Rowe Price Investment Management control POOL (POOL) through this 5.4% stake?

The filing states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control of POOL CORP. It also affirms that beneficial ownership is expressly denied despite being reported for regulatory purposes.

How many POOL (POOL) shares can T. Rowe Price Investment Management vote?

The Schedule 13G reports sole voting power over 1,995,489 shares of POOL CORP common stock and no shared voting power. This indicates all reported voting authority resides solely with T. Rowe Price Investment Management.

What dispositive power does T. Rowe Price Investment Management have over POOL (POOL) shares?

The firm reports sole dispositive power over 2,001,987 shares and no shared dispositive power. Dispositive power refers to the authority to sell or otherwise direct the disposition of the reported POOL CORP shares.

What type of SEC filing is this for POOL (POOL)?

This is a Schedule 13G filing, used for reporting passive beneficial ownership of more than 5% of a company’s voting equity securities. It reflects T. Rowe Price Investment Management’s position in POOL CORP common stock.

What is the relevant date for T. Rowe Price Investment Management’s POOL (POOL) ownership?

The ownership information is reported as of December 31, 2025. All share and percentage figures in the Schedule 13G, including the 5.4% of the class, relate to that specific date.