Investors with an interest in Leisure and Recreation Products stocks have likely encountered both Yeti (YETI) and Pool Corp. (POOL). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

On the heels of the recent release of a weak jobs report, now may be the time to figure out what are the consumer discretionary stocks to sell. Sure, economists and pundits may argue that this latest jobs report is not necessarily a sign of a looming U.S. recession.

Pool Corp.'s sales weren't quite as bad as management previously feared they would be. Management observed improvement in sales trends in late June, which continued into July.

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or for dissemination in the United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coco Pool Corp. (“Coco”) (TSXV: CCPC.P) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated May 27, 2024, it has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement (the “Amalgamation Agreement”) dated July 31, 2024 with Viridian Metals Corp. (“Viridian”) and 16217494 Canada Inc. (“Coco Subco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coco incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”), all in connection with a proposed three cornered amalgamation (the “Amalgamation”) of Coco, Coco Subco and Viridian under the CBCA, which transaction (the “Transaction”) is intended to constitute Coco's Qualifying Transaction (within the meaning of Policy 2.4 – Capital Pool Companies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”)). The Amalgamation Agreement contemplates, among other things: (a) the name change (the “Name Change”) of Coco to “Viridian Metals Inc.” (Coco as it will exist following completion of the Transaction will be referred to below as the “Resulting Issuer”); (b) the consolidation (the “Consolidation”) of the securities of Coco, whereby each issued and outstanding pre-Consolidation Coco security will be exchanged for 0.46 of a post-Consolidation security; and (c) the amalgamation (the “Amalgamation”) of Viridian and Coco Subco pursuant to the CBCA to form “Viridian Metals Corp.” (“Amalco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Resulting Issuer.

COVINGTON, La., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pool Corporation (Nasdaq/GSM:POOL) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share. The dividend will be payable on August 29, 2024, to holders of record on August 15, 2024.

Pool Corp's (POOL) second-quarter performance is negatively impacted by lower consumer spending on discretionary items and dismal building materials product sales.

Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 25, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Melanie Hart - Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Peter Arvan - President & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs David Manthey - Baird Scott Schneeberger - Oppenheimer David MacGregor - Longbow Research Steve Volkmann - Jefferies Trey Grooms - Stephens Garik Shmois - Loop Capital Sam Reid - Wells Fargo Operator Good day, and welcome to the Pool Corporation Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

Pool just updated investors last month, and its latest quarterly report outperformed those expectations. Homeowners aren't building pools right now, but they are maintaining them, giving the company plenty of business, even though it doesn't have growth.

Pool Corp. (POOL) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.90 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.89 per share a year ago.

Pool Corp. POOL, -3.22% shares rose 2.4% in premarket trades Thursday after the swimming pool equipment company reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and earnings. The company, which gave a profit warning last month, reported net income of $192.4 million, or $4.99 a share, down from $232.3 million, or $5.91 a share, in the same period last year.

Highlights Strong maintenance revenues contributed to Q2 2024 net sales of $1.8 billion Solid, seasonal gross margin of 30.0% , reflecting recurring revenue contributions Operating income of $271.5 million and operating margin of 15.3% Q2 2024 diluted EPS of $4.99 or $4.98 without tax benefits Confirms annual earnings guidance range of $11.05 - $11.45 per diluted share COVINGTON, La., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pool Corporation (Nasdaq/GSM:POOL) today reported results for the second quarter of 2024.

Co-founding Partner ESPN, National Partner Gatorade and the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF ® ) honor 10 years of this powerful initiative by awarding a historic $500,000 to 50 community organizations supporting girls of color through sports.  WNBA legend Sue Bird honors the Foundation's 50th anniversary with a special donation in partnership with CarMax to the Sports 4 Life program.