Pentair (PNR)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$83.00
▼(-8.87% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/07/26
The score is driven primarily by strong underlying profitability and a constructive earnings outlook with continued margin expansion and shareholder returns. This is tempered by weak technical positioning (price below major moving averages with negative momentum) and some near-term fundamental watch-outs, including softer recent free cash flow and demand/channel risks (notably Pool).
Positive Factors
Sustained Margin Expansion
Pentair has delivered persistent margin expansion and high structural profitability across periods, reflecting pricing power, cost discipline and productivity programs. Durable higher margins provide a cushion against cyclical top-line swings and support reinvestment and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Uneven Revenue Growth
Top-line has been inconsistent across recent years, creating reliance on margin expansion and productivity for earnings growth. This structural unevenness reduces visibility on sustainable organic growth and increases dependence on pricing, aftermarket mix and M&A to drive durable revenue progression.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Sustained Margin Expansion
Pentair has delivered persistent margin expansion and high structural profitability across periods, reflecting pricing power, cost discipline and productivity programs. Durable higher margins provide a cushion against cyclical top-line swings and support reinvestment and shareholder returns over the medium term.
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Pentair (PNR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$12.41B
Dividend Yield0.96%
Average Volume (3M)1.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.5
Beta (1Y)1.01
Revenue Growth3.10%
EPS Growth4.96%
CountryUS
Employees9,750
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.11
Shares Outstanding161,605,550
10 Day Avg. Volume1,367,957
30 Day Avg. Volume1,394,156
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.70
Price to Book (P/B)4.42
Price to Sales (P/S)4.09
P/FCF Ratio22.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$104.58Price Target Upside14.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)5.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.29B
Pentair Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Pentair plc provides various water solutions worldwide. It operates through Consumer Solutions; and Industrial & Flow Technologies segments. The Consumer Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and sells residential and commercial pool equipment ...
How the Company Makes Money
Pentair primarily makes money by selling engineered water-related equipment and systems, with a major focus on pool and spa applications. Revenue is generated through (1) product sales of pool and spa equipment (such as pumps, filtration, heaters,...
Pentair Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Pentair Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 28, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 28, 2026
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.Positive Updates
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.
Negative Updates
Water Solutions Sales Decline (Portfolio Shaping Impact)
Water Solutions sales declined 1% to $391 million, driven primarily by targeted portfolio shaping and the 2025 exit of the commercial services business; core sales were described as low-single-digit growth but headline was down 1%.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
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.
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Company Guidance
Pentair updated full-year 2026 guidance to adjusted EPS of $5.30–$5.40 (midpoint ~$5.35, ~9% YoY), total sales up ~2–4%, with Flow up mid- to high-single digits, Water Solutions roughly flat (core up low single digits), and Pool up ~1–3%; they expect total adjusted operating income to rise ~6–8% with return on sales expanding ~100 bps to ~26%, price to offset inflation (low single-digit price guidance), net productivity of about $70 million (net of investment) and roughly flat volume for the year, tariffs/inflation net neutral, ROIC at 16.6% (from 15.8%) and net debt leverage ~1.7x; Q2 guidance: sales up ~1%, Flow up high-single digits (including ~$10M from HydroStop at ~30% ROS), Water Solutions down low-single digits (core flat), Pool flat to +1%, adjusted operating income up ~5–6% and adjusted EPS $1.47–$1.50 (~6–8% YoY); management repurchased $200M of shares in Q1 and expects additional buybacks in 2026 (not included in the current guide).Pentair Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.20B | 4.18B | 4.08B | 4.10B | 4.12B | 3.76B |
| Gross Profit | 1.72B | 1.69B | 1.60B | 1.52B | 1.36B | 1.32B |
| EBITDA | 952.30M | 943.60M | 922.10M | 852.00M | 719.00M | 716.80M |
| Net Income | 671.30M | 653.80M | 625.40M | 622.70M | 480.90M | 553.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 7.07B | 6.87B | 6.45B | 6.56B | 6.45B | 4.75B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 67.70M | 101.60M | 118.70M | 170.30M | 108.90M | 94.50M |
| Total Debt | 1.94B | 1.64B | 1.77B | 2.09B | 2.40B | 982.30M |
| Total Liabilities | 3.26B | 3.00B | 2.88B | 3.35B | 3.74B | 2.33B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.81B | 3.87B | 3.56B | 3.22B | 2.71B | 2.42B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 715.80M | 746.00M | 692.30M | 543.20M | 278.10M | 553.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 786.30M | 814.80M | 766.70M | 619.20M | 363.30M | 613.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -406.00M | -404.50M | -187.60M | -85.40M | -1.58B | -390.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -439.00M | -402.50M | -636.70M | -468.10M | 1.23B | -222.20M |
Pentair Technical Analysis
Neutral
91.08
Price Trends
92.61
Negative
98.37
Negative
102.43
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.55
Negative
54.33
Neutral
60.58
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PNR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 91.08 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 87.72, below the 50-day MA of 92.61, and below the 200-day MA of 102.43, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.55 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.33 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 60.58 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for PNR.
Pentair Risk Analysis
Pentair disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Pentair reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Pentair Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $9.91B | 23.86 | 18.38% | 0.70% | 14.22% | 25.22% | |
68 Neutral | $15.86B | 38.94 | 7.18% | ― | -0.51% | -44.42% | |
68 Neutral | $14.27B | 48.42 | 4.23% | 0.97% | 1.54% | 22.59% | |
67 Neutral | $12.88B | 29.23 | 19.65% | 1.32% | 4.61% | 7.87% | |
66 Neutral | $12.41B | 20.53 | 17.74% | 0.96% | 3.10% | 4.96% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | $7.68B | -31.15 | -14.35% | ― | -4.89% | -204.68% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Pentair Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Pentair Shareholders Back Directors, Pay and Governance Measures
Positive
May 6, 2026
Pentair plc held its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders on May 5, 2026, with 91.20% of its 161.6 million outstanding ordinary shares represented, underscoring strong shareholder engagement in its governance. At the meeting, shareholders r...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Pentair Amends Credit Agreement, Adds New Term Loan
Neutral
May 6, 2026
On May 5, 2026, Pentair and its key financing subsidiaries amended their existing credit agreement to add a new $500 million term loan facility, which was used to refinance and fully prepay a prior loan agreement dated March 24, 2022. As of the cl...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Pentair Streamlines Leadership, Consolidates Pool and Water Businesses
Positive
Apr 28, 2026
Pentair announced leadership changes in its pool business, following the April 24, 2026 decision by Jerome O. Pedretti, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Pool, to resign effective July 1, 2026. On April 28, 2026, the company sa...
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