Sporting Goods

(POOL) Analysts Move Pool Corporation to Underperform

We are downgrading our recommendation on the shares of Pool Corporation (POOL) to Underperform. We are concerned about the pace of recovery, especially in the pool construction/major renovation business. Pool Corp.’s third-quarter earnings came in at 35 cents per share, seven... 

12Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(POOL) Pool Corporation – Bear of the Day

We are downgrading our recommendation on the shares of Pool Corporation (POOL) to Underperform. We are concerned about the pace of recovery, especially in the pool construction/major renovation business. The stressed economic conditions with high levels of unemployment, foreclosures... 

12Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(POOL) Pool Corporation Misses Forecast – Lowers Outlook

Pool Corp. (POOL) posted a third-quarter loss of $9.3 million, or 19 cents a share. Excluding the non-cash impairment charge at Latham Acquisition Corp., in which the company owns a 38% equity interest investment, adjusted earnings came in at 35 cents. Results were below the... 

28Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(POOL) Pool Corporation to Acquire General Pool & Spa Supply

Pool Corp. (POOL) announced on Monday that it will acquire privately held General Pool & Spa Supply Inc., a regional swimming pool and spa products distributor, to strengthen its market positions and leverage the latter’s technology platform and spa parts expertise. The... 

8Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(RGR) Sturm, Ruger & Company – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR), the revolver manufacturer, saw firearms sales jump 55.5% in the first quarter as demand remains strong. The company has surprised on estimates the last 2 quarters. RGR trades with a forward P/E of 12.59 despite the stock nearly doubling... 

9Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued