Pool Corporation To Celebrate 30 Years On Nasdaq By Ringing The Opening Bell

Core Insights - Pool Corporation is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a publicly listed company by ringing the opening bell at Nasdaq, highlighting its growth and success over the years [1][2] Company Overview - Pool Corporation, initially listed as SCP Pool Corporation on October 12, 1995, changed its name in 2006 and has grown annual sales from $161 million in 1995 to $5.3 billion in 2024 [2] - The company has expanded its workforce from around 800 employees to over 6,000 [2] - Pool Corporation operates over 450 sales centers across North America, Europe, and Australia, distributing more than 200,000 products to approximately 125,000 wholesale customers [4] Financial Performance - The market value of Pool Corporation has increased to $11 billion, providing a compounded annual growth rate of 23% in total shareholder return (TSR) since its initial public offering [2] - An investment of $10,000 at the time of the initial public offering would be worth around $4.5 million today, including dividend reinvestment [2]