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PNR·Pentair plc

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$74.19
Open
$73.32
Market Cap
11.88B
52W High
$113.95
Low
$71.67
P. Close
$72.45
P/E
17.70
52W Low
$70.73
Fwd P/E
12.66
Mean Target
$101.17
Technical Score (1D)
14
SELL
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
Argus Research has raised its price target for PNR to $70.00, signaling increased analyst confidence in the company's future performance. This upward revision suggests a positive outlook on PNR's prospects and could influence market sentiment. Investors should monitor this target adjustment as a key indicator of analyst expectations.
Earnings Summary
Pentair plc is a global provider of water solutions, operating across three primary segments: Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool, with a broad geographic presence. The company leverages a portfolio of established brands to deliver its water-focused solutions within the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. In its most recent reported quarters, Pentair demonstrated a positive trend in earnings per share (EPS) performance. For Q1 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $1.22 against an estimate of $1.49992, and revenue of $1.0367 billion against an estimate of $1.15637 billion. This followed a strong Q3 2025 where actual EPS was $1.24 versus an estimate of $1.18068, and Q2 2025 where actual EPS was $1.39 against an estimate of $1.3364. The company's revenue for Q2 2025 was $1.1231 billion, and for Q1 2025 was $1.0104 billion. Notably, the Q1 2026 results represent a deceleration in EPS growth compared to the preceding quarters. Analyzing the historical streak, Pentair has shown a pattern of generally beating EPS estimates in recent periods, with Q1 2026 being an exception. For instance, Q3 2025 and Q2 2025 saw actual EPS exceed analyst expectations. The revenue figures, where available, show growth from Q1 2025 to Q2 2025, but the Q1 2026 revenue fell short of estimates. The company has a history of consistent dividend growth, indicating financial stability. Recent news highlights Pentair's announcement of a quarterly cash dividend and a 3% year-over-year sales increase for Q1 2026, alongside a 10% rise in adjusted EPS and significant share repurchases. The company also raised its full-year EPS guidance. Additionally, Pentair amended its credit agreement to add a new $500 million term loan facility, indicating strategic adjustments to its capital structure. Increased implied volatility in PNR options suggests heightened investor attention and expectation of price swings. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for continued sales momentum and the impact of operational trends on future earnings, particularly in light of the raised full-year EPS guidance. The utilization of the new term loan facility and its effect on leverage ratios will also be a key point of observation. The company's ability to maintain its strong dividend growth history alongside its operational performance will be critical.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.94$1.10$1.26$1.41$1.57Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.48 - -
Q1'26$1.50$1.22-18.7%
Q3'25$1.18$1.24+5.0%
Q2'25$1.34$1.39+4.0%
Q1'25$1.01$1.11+9.7%
Q4'24$1.02$1.08+6.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$945M$1.0B$1.1B$1.1B$1.2BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.1B - -
Q1'26$1.2B$1.0B-10.3%
Q3'25 - $1.0B -
Q2'25 - $1.1B -
Q1'25 - $1.0B -
Q4'24 - $973M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

PNR Stock Snapshot

PNR is currently trading at $72.45, giving Pentair plc a market cap of 11.88B and a P/E ratio of 17.7. Today's range spans $71.67–$74.19, with shares opening at $73.32 and moving up $0.00 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 14/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 60/100.

Over the past year PNR has traded between $70.73 and $113.95 - the current price is +2.4% off the 52-week low and -36.4% from the high. 26 analysts cover the stock with a Strong Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $101.17 (range $75.00–$125.00), implying upside of +39.6%.

Earnings estimate risk is at the forefront for Pentair plc (PNR) - a large-cap Industrials name (11.88B market cap) showing a SELL (14/100) alongside bullish sentiment (60/100) often flags a period where consensus estimates are still catching down to what the market is already pricing in. Price: $72.45 (near 52-week lows in $70.73–$113.95). (P/E: 17.7) Active managers who track the technical-fundamental gap tend to position ahead of the revision, not after it.

When a large-cap Industrials name with 11.88B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (14/100) alongside bullish news sentiment (60/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $72.45 (near 52-week lows in the $70.73–$113.95 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.