POOL: Leadership change

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Pool Corporation (“the Company”) on January 12, 2026, Kenneth G. St. Romain informed the company of his decision to retire as Senior Vice President at a future unspecified date during 2026. On October 5, 2026, the Company announced the effective date of Mr. St. Romain’s retirement as Senior Vice President as December 31, 2026. Thereafter, Mr. St. Romain will serve in an advisory role to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. POOL CORPORATION By: /s/ Melanie M. Hart Melanie M. Hart Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: October 9, 2026