Pentair (PNR)
NYSE:PNR
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 28, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.48Last Year’s EPS
1.39Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was broadly constructive: the company reported record Q1 sales and adjusted operating income, sustained margin expansion (16 consecutive quarters), double-digit EPS growth, strong Flow performance, meaningful productivity gains ($21M in Q1 with a $70M full-year target), and aggressive capital returns ( $200M buyback and dividend raise). However, tangible near-term risks include Pool channel destocking and flat volume outlook for the year, a 1% decline in Water Solutions tied to portfolio shaping, tariff and commodity inflation pressures, and regional supply-chain headwinds. Overall, the positive operational execution, margin progress, and shareholder returns outweigh the near-term demand and regional uncertainties, leading to a favorable outlook tempered by cyclical and channel risks.Company Guidance
Record Quarterly Sales and Adjusted Operating Income
Reported sales of over $1.0 billion, up 3% year-over-year, and adjusted operating income of $259 million, up 7% year-over-year; company stated these were first-quarter records.
Margin Expansion and EPS Growth
Return on sales expanded 100 basis points to 25% (sixteenth consecutive quarter of margin expansion). Adjusted EPS was $1.22, up roughly 10%-11% year-over-year.
Strong Flow Segment Performance
Flow sales increased 11% to $258 million (partly reflecting the HydroStop acquisition), segment income grew 22%, and return on sales expanded 210 basis points to 23.7%.
Water Solutions and Pool Contributed to Core Growth and Margins
Water Solutions core growth and Pool both contributed to margin expansion: Water Solutions segment income rose 6% to $100 million with ROS up 160 bps to 25.5%; Pool sales rose 1% to $387 million and segment income rose 2% with ROS ~33% (up ~30 bps).
Productivity Execution and 2026 Productivity Target
Delivered net productivity of $21 million in Q1 (net of investments) and reaffirmed full-year Pentair Business System productivity target of approximately $70 million net of investment.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Repurchased $200 million of shares in Q1, plan for additional repurchases during 2026 (not included in guidance). Increased dividend by 8% and achieved 50th consecutive year of dividend increases (Dividend King).
Balance Sheet and Returns
Return on invested capital increased to 16.6% from 15.8% year-over-year; net debt leverage ratio at 1.7x, supporting disciplined capital deployment.
Raised and Narrowed EPS Guidance
Full-year adjusted EPS guidance narrowed to $5.30–$5.40 (midpoint ~$5.35), representing roughly 8%–10% year-over-year growth; adjusted operating income expected to increase ~6%–8% with ~100 bps ROS expansion to ~26%.
PNR Earnings History
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PNR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28, 2026 | $92.27 | $82.86 | -10.20% |
Feb 03, 2026 | $105.19 | $94.50 | -10.16% |
Oct 21, 2025 | $108.45 | $108.17 | -0.26% |
Jul 22, 2025 | $104.04 | $104.05 | <+0.01% |
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FAQ
When does Pentair (PNR) report earnings?
Pentair (PNR) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 28, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Pentair (PNR) earnings time?
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What is PNR EPS forecast?
PNR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.48.