Pentair plc
- Open
- 60.25
- Day high
- 60.96
- Day low
- 60.00
- Prev close
- 59.84
- Volume
- 113K
- Mkt cap
- $9.6B
- P/E (TTM)
- 15.0
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.01
- P/B
- 2.6
- P/S
- 2.4
- Yield
- 1.76%
- Per share
- $1.06
Pentair plc (PNR) is a Industrials company listed on NYSE. The stock is down 43% over the past year. Drillr has 1 published research article covering PNR.
Pentair plc (PNR) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Analyst consensus · 11 analysts
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
PNR earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | $1.12 | $1.14 | +1.8% | $933M | -1.1% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $1.17 | $1.22 | +4.3% | $1.0B | +0.9% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $1.17 | $1.18 | +0.9% | $1.0B | -0.6% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $1.18 | $1.24 | +5.1% | $1.0B | +1.7% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $1.34 | $1.39 | +3.7% | $1.1B | +0.4% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $1.02 | $1.08 | +5.9% | $973M | +0.1% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $1.07 | $1.09 | +1.9% | $993M | +0.5% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | $1.14 | $1.22 | +7.0% | $1.1B | +0.6% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.86 | $0.87 | +1.2% | $985M | +0.9% |
| Jul 27, 2023 | $0.95 | $1.03 | +8.4% | $1.1B | +2.4% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.77 | $0.91 | +18.2% | $1.0B | +3.1% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $0.79 | $0.82 | +3.8% | $1.0B | +0.9% |
PNR insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Fishman Robert Pofficer: Interim EVP and CFO | Grant | 13,214 | — |
| May 13, 2026 | Hensley Jennifer Mofficer: SVP, CAO & Controller | Tax | 59 | $75.26 |
| May 1, 2026 | Hausmann Heather M.officer: EVP, CIO and CISO | Tax | 74 | $80.71 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Hausmann Heather M.officer: EVP, CIO and CISO | Tax | 213 | $97.57 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Brazis Nicholas J.officer: Executive Vice President, CFO | Tax | 159 | $97.57 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Hensley Jennifer Mofficer: SVP, CAO & Controller | Tax | 132 | $97.57 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Hensley Jennifer Mofficer: SVP, CAO & Controller | Tax | 171 | $98.12 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Hensley Jennifer Mofficer: SVP, CAO & Controller | Tax | 112 | $98.12 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Rolchigo Philip M.officer: EVP & Chief Technology Officer | Sell | 6,493 | $103.22 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Rolchigo Philip M.officer: EVP & Chief Technology Officer | Option | 6,493 | $32.75 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Hensley Jennifer Mofficer: SVP, CAO & Controller | Grant | 997 | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Fishman Robert Pofficer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Grant | 28,586 | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Pedretti Jerome Oofficer: EVP & CEO, Pool | Grant | 22,870 | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Rolchigo Philip M.officer: EVP & Chief Technology Officer | Grant | 8,985 | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Fishman Robert Pofficer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Tax | 13,675 | $101.66 |
Source: PNR SEC Form 4 filings, latest Jul 16, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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Overview
Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) is a global water solutions company founded in 1966 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company went public in 1973 and has evolved through strategic acquisitions and divestitures to become a focused water technology provider. Pentair operates across residential, commercial, and industrial markets, offering equipment and solutions for moving, improving, and enjoying water. The company underwent significant restructuring in recent years, including the spin-off of its electrical business (nVent) to concentrate exclusively on water-related technologies and services.
Business
Pentair operates in the water solutions industry, which encompasses equipment and systems for water treatment, filtration, pumping, and pool maintenance. The company's business is organized into two primary segments that collectively generated approximately $4.1 billion in revenue in 2024. The Consumer Solutions segment represents roughly 40% of total revenue and focuses on residential and commercial applications. This segment includes two main categories: pool equipment and water treatment systems. The pool business manufactures pumps, filters, heaters, lighting, automatic controls, cleaners, and maintenance equipment for both residential and commercial swimming pools. Popular brands include Kreepy Krauly for pool cleaners and Sta-Rite for pumps and equipment. The water treatment portion produces residential whole-home filtration systems, drinking water filters, water softeners, and commercial foodservice filtration under brands like Everpure, RainSoft, and Pentair Water Solutions. The Industrial & Flow Technologies segment accounts for approximately 60% of revenue and serves commercial and industrial markets. This segment manufactures advanced membrane filtration products, separation systems, pumps for various applications including water supply, wastewater treatment, and industrial processes. Key applications include municipal water treatment, industrial fluid handling, agricultural irrigation, fire suppression, and desalination. Notable brands include Aurora pumps, Berkeley for water well applications, X-Flow for membrane technology, and Haffmans for beverage processing equipment. The water solutions industry serves critical infrastructure needs, as water treatment and management are essential for public health, industrial operations, and quality of life. Pentair's products address growing global concerns about water scarcity, quality, and efficiency, positioning the company within secular growth trends around water infrastructure investment and environmental regulations.
Revenue model
Pentair generates revenue primarily through product sales to distributors, contractors, and end customers across its water solutions portfolio. The company operates a traditional manufacturing business model where it designs, produces, and sells physical equipment and systems. Revenue streams include equipment sales for new installations, replacement parts, and aftermarket services. The pool segment benefits from both new pool construction and the large installed base requiring ongoing maintenance and equipment replacement. Water treatment systems generate revenue from initial installations plus recurring filter replacements and system upgrades. Industrial customers purchase pumps, filtration systems, and related equipment for infrastructure projects and facility operations. Pentair's customers include pool contractors and service companies, water treatment dealers, industrial distributors, municipalities, and commercial facilities. The company sells through multiple channels including distributors (primary channel), direct sales to large customers, and retail partnerships. Several factors influence Pentair's profitability margins. Positive margin drivers include the company's ongoing transformation initiatives targeting over 400 basis points of margin expansion, pricing power in specialized applications, the shift toward higher-margin aftermarket and replacement business, and operational efficiency improvements through facility optimization and automation. The company's 80/20 strategy focuses resources on the most profitable customers and products while reducing complexity. Margin pressures come from commodity cost inflation affecting raw materials like steel and plastics, labor cost increases particularly in manufacturing locations, competitive pricing in certain market segments, and economic cycles affecting construction and industrial spending. Tariffs, particularly on Chinese imports, create additional cost pressures that the company addresses through pricing adjustments and supply chain diversification. Interest rate fluctuations significantly impact residential markets, affecting both pool construction and water treatment system purchases.
Competitive moat
Pentair operates in a moderately competitive industry with several sources of competitive advantage, though its moat strength varies by segment. The company's strongest competitive position lies in its established distribution relationships and brand recognition, particularly in pool equipment where brands like Sta-Rite and Kreepy Krauly have decades of market presence. These relationships create switching costs for distributors and contractors who rely on reliable supply, technical support, and product availability. The company benefits from technical expertise and innovation in specialized applications like membrane filtration, water treatment, and pool automation systems. Pentair's engineering capabilities and product development, including recent PFAS-certified filtration products, provide differentiation in markets where performance and regulatory compliance are critical. The large installed base of pool and water treatment equipment creates a recurring revenue stream for parts and replacements. However, Pentair's moat faces several challenges. The water solutions industry includes numerous competitors ranging from large multinational corporations to specialized regional players. In commodity-like products such as basic pumps and filters, price competition can be intense. Potential disruption could come from new technologies in water treatment, changes in regulatory requirements, or shifts toward more integrated smart home systems that bypass traditional equipment suppliers. The company's transformation initiatives and focus on higher-value applications aim to strengthen its competitive position, but success depends on execution and market acceptance. Geographic diversification provides some protection, but exposure to cyclical construction and industrial markets limits the stability of the competitive advantage.
Risks & safety
Pentair demonstrates a moderate margin of safety with solid fundamentals but some cyclical vulnerabilities. • Liquidity and Solvency: Current ratio of 1.89 indicates adequate short-term liquidity. Net debt leverage ratio of 1.6x is conservative for an industrial company. Free cash flow of $692 million in 2024 provides financial flexibility, though Q1 2025 showed negative free cash flow of -$56 million due to seasonal working capital needs. • Debt Management: Total debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54 represents manageable leverage. The company maintains investment-grade credit quality with access to capital markets for refinancing needs. • Valuation Metrics: Trading at 23.3x P/E ratio and 17.5x EV/EBITDA, representing premium valuations that reflect growth expectations and transformation progress. Price-to-book ratio of 4.0x indicates market confidence in asset productivity improvements. • Operational Considerations: Strong return on equity of 17.6% demonstrates effective capital deployment. Consistent margin expansion over 12 consecutive quarters shows operational momentum. However, exposure to cyclical residential and construction markets creates earnings volatility risk during economic downturns.
Recent development
Pentair has undergone significant strategic transformation over the past several years, focusing on operational excellence and portfolio optimization. The company's most significant initiative is its comprehensive transformation program that has delivered over $174 million in savings through 2024, with an additional $80 million targeted for 2025. This program encompasses pricing excellence, strategic sourcing, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. A key strategic development is the implementation of the 80/20 methodology across all business segments, which involves analyzing customer and product profitability to focus resources on the most valuable opportunities while reducing complexity in lower-return areas. The company has trained over 1,200 employees in 80/20 principles and expects this initiative to improve margins by optimizing the customer and product mix, potentially affecting around 2% of revenue in lower-performing segments. Pentair has also pursued targeted acquisitions to strengthen its portfolio, including the integration of Manitowoc Ice business, which expanded its commercial water solutions capabilities. The company has increased its return on sales target from 24% to 26% by 2026, reflecting confidence in its operational improvements. Recent product development includes launching PFAS-certified filtration products to address emerging regulatory requirements around water quality. The company continues to invest in innovation around water efficiency, smart controls, and sustainable solutions to capitalize on secular trends in water infrastructure and environmental regulations. Supply chain optimization has become increasingly important, with Pentair implementing strategies to mitigate tariff impacts through inventory management, supplier diversification, and pricing adjustments. The company has also been optimizing its global manufacturing footprint to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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