Pentair (PNR)


Market Price (8/24/2026): $64.52 | Market Cap: $10.4 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Pentair (PNR)


Market Price (8/24/2026): $64.52
Market Cap: $10.4 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.9%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.5%, FCF Yield is 6.5%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 33%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -60%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -77%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.1%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -17%

Key risks
PNR key risks include [1] persistent supply chain pressures and inflationary costs for key raw materials like metals and resins, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.9%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.5%, FCF Yield is 6.5%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 33%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -60%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -77%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.1%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -17%
7 Key risks
PNR key risks include [1] persistent supply chain pressures and inflationary costs for key raw materials like metals and resins, Show more.

PNR in ETFs

Weight = PNR's share of each fund

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VOO0.02%
VTI0.01%
RSP0.17%
VIG0.05%
VB0.13%
NOBL1.4%
SDY0.52%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/12/2026

Pentair (PNR) stock has lost about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Pool Channel Inventory Destocking and Weakened Demand.

Pentair's Pool segment experienced a substantial decline, with sales dropping 42.3% to $246.6 million in fiscal Q2 2026 compared to Q2 2025. This was primarily attributed to a larger-than-anticipated channel inventory destocking, which negatively impacted Q2 2026 sales by approximately $170 million. The company expects this destocking to result in a full-year 2026 sales impact of about $250 million.

2. Lowered Full-Year and Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Guidance.

Pentair sharply revised its financial outlook, cutting its full-year 2026 sales guidance from an earlier expectation of 2-4% growth to an estimated decline of 4% to 7% on a reported basis. The company also significantly lowered its guidance for fiscal Q3 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) to approximately $1.05 to $1.08, representing a 13% to 15% decrease year-over-year, which was notably below the consensus estimate of $1.33.

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Updated on 8/12/2026

Pentair (PNR) stock has lost about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Pool Channel Inventory Destocking and Weakened Demand.

Pentair's Pool segment experienced a substantial decline, with sales dropping 42.3% to $246.6 million in fiscal Q2 2026 compared to Q2 2025. This was primarily attributed to a larger-than-anticipated channel inventory destocking, which negatively impacted Q2 2026 sales by approximately $170 million. The company expects this destocking to result in a full-year 2026 sales impact of about $250 million.

2. Lowered Full-Year and Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Guidance.

Pentair sharply revised its financial outlook, cutting its full-year 2026 sales guidance from an earlier expectation of 2-4% growth to an estimated decline of 4% to 7% on a reported basis. The company also significantly lowered its guidance for fiscal Q3 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) to approximately $1.05 to $1.08, representing a 13% to 15% decrease year-over-year, which was notably below the consensus estimate of $1.33.

3. Abrupt Chief Financial Officer Transition.

The departure of Pentair's Chief Financial Officer, Nicholas Brazis, on July 10, 2026, just days before the negative pre-announcement of Q2 2026 results and revised guidance on July 14, 2026, created significant investor uncertainty. This sudden exit, especially given he had only been CFO since March 2026, was cited by analysts as a concern and contributed to investor unease.

4. Widespread Analyst Downgrades and Price Target Reductions.

Following the pre-announcement, numerous financial analysts downgraded Pentair's stock and substantially cut their price targets, reflecting a loss of confidence in the company's near-term prospects. For instance, RBC Capital downgraded the stock to "Sector Perform" from "Outperform" and reduced its price target from $101.00 to $74.00, while Bank of America Securities reiterated a "Sell" rating and lowered its price target from $80.00 to $60.00.

5. Initiation of Securities Fraud Investigations.

Several law firms, including Block & Leviton and Holzer & Holzer, LLC, announced investigations into whether Pentair and its executives complied with federal securities laws. These investigations focused on the information the company provided to investors regarding the health of inventory in its Pool channel, adding a layer of legal risk and negative sentiment to the stock.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -19.9% change in PNR stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -18.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268232026Change
Stock Price ($)80.3664.40-19.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,2024,012-4.5%
Net Income Margin (%)16.0%16.2%1.6%
P/E Multiple19.515.9-18.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1621611.1%
Cumulative Contribution-19.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PNR-19.9% 
Market (SPY)6.5%23.2%
Sector (XLI)3.2%34.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -38.4% change in PNR stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -39.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268232026Change
Stock Price ($)104.5964.40-38.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,1284,012-2.8%
Net Income Margin (%)15.8%16.2%2.5%
P/E Multiple26.215.9-39.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1641611.9%
Cumulative Contribution-38.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PNR-38.4% 
Market (SPY)11.0%36.4%
Sector (XLI)9.3%39.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -36.2% change in PNR stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -41.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258232026Change
Stock Price ($)100.9664.40-36.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,1004,012-2.1%
Net Income Margin (%)14.9%16.2%9.2%
P/E Multiple27.315.9-41.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1641612.3%
Cumulative Contribution-36.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PNR-36.2% 
Market (SPY)22.2%40.0%
Sector (XLI)19.8%46.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.0% change in PNR stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -29.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238232026Change
Stock Price ($)67.1164.40-4.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,1694,012-3.8%
Net Income Margin (%)11.8%16.2%37.3%
P/E Multiple22.515.9-29.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1651612.6%
Cumulative Contribution-4.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PNR-4.0% 
Market (SPY)73.2%55.8%
Sector (XLI)70.0%63.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
PNR Return39%-37%64%40%5%-38%30%
Peers Return29%-25%33%10%11%-12%39%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
PNR Win Rate67%25%67%75%50%25% 
Peers Win Rate65%31%58%54%50%38% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
PNR Max Drawdown-14%-46%-20%-13%-28%-43% 
Peers Max Drawdown-23%-46%-22%-20%-26%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: XYL, FLS, AOS, HAYW, CEPL. See PNR Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventPNRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-20.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven34 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven37 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-44.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven281 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-47.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven91.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven128 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-17.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.7%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven60 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-14.3%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.7%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven133 days6 days

Compare to XYL, FLS, AOS, HAYW, CEPL

In The Past

Pentair's stock fell -20.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 26.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventPNRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-20.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven34 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-44.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven281 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-47.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven91.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven128 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven152 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-35.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.3%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven204 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-25.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven220 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-49.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven97.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven357 days1085 days

Compare to XYL, FLS, AOS, HAYW, CEPL

In The Past

Pentair's stock fell -20.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 26.3% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Pentair (PNR)

Pentair plc (PNR) is a global leader in providing comprehensive water solutions for diverse applications, spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company is organized into two primary segments: Consumer Solutions and Industrial & Flow Technologies. Its core mission revolves around helping customers manage, improve, and move water and other fluids efficiently and sustainably across various global markets.

The Consumer Solutions segment caters to residential and commercial customers with products for pool and water treatment needs. This includes a wide array of pool equipment such as pumps, filters, heaters, controls, and cleaners, vital for the maintenance, repair, and construction of both residential and commercial pools. Additionally, the segment offers advanced water treatment systems like whole-home filtration, drinking water solutions, and water softeners, serving individual homeowners and commercial entities, especially within the foodservice industry.

Pentair's Industrial & Flow Technologies segment addresses the complex demands of industrial, agricultural, and municipal clients. It manufactures a broad portfolio of fluid treatment products, including advanced membrane filtration systems, and various types of pumps for water supply, disposal, and transfer. The segment also provides valves, spray nozzles, and specialized process filtration systems critical for applications in food and beverage production, water and wastewater treatment, agricultural irrigation, fire suppression, and desalination, among many others.

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1. The Honeywell of water management.

2. The Caterpillar of water infrastructure.

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  • Pool Equipment and Accessories: Designs and sells equipment such as pumps, filters, heaters, and cleaners for residential and commercial pools.
  • Residential and Commercial Water Treatment Products: Manufactures systems and components for whole-home filtration, drinking water, water softening, and commercial water management.
  • Advanced Fluid Filtration and Separation Systems: Provides membrane filtration products, separation systems, and bioreactors for industrial fluid treatment.
  • Industrial and Commercial Pumps: Offers a variety of pumps for water supply, disposal, fluid transfer, agriculture, and other industrial applications.
  • Industrial Flow Control and Process Solutions: Supplies valves, spray nozzles, process filtration systems, and gas recovery solutions for industrial and wastewater treatment.

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Here is the management team for Pentair (PNR):

John L. Stauch, President and Chief Executive Officer

John Stauch has served as Pentair's President and Chief Executive Officer since 2018, having initially joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in 2007. Prior to his tenure at Pentair, he was the Chief Financial Officer of the automation and control systems unit of Honeywell International Inc. from 2005 to 2007. His career at Honeywell International Inc. and its predecessor, AlliedSignal Inc., spanned from 1994 to 2005, where he held various executive, investor relations, and managerial finance positions. Stauch also served as Chief Financial Officer and IT Director of PerkinElmer Optoelectronics. He is currently a director of Deluxe, where he chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of the Finance Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Michigan State University.

Nick J. Brazis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Nick Brazis assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pentair effective March 1, 2026. He joined Pentair in 2023 as Vice President of Corporate Development and subsequently took on additional responsibilities in Treasury in 2024 and Risk Management in 2025. With over 20 years of industry experience, Brazis previously served as Vice President and Senior Vice President at Daikin Applied in North America from 2021 to 2023, and held leadership roles at Resideo, 3M, and Caterpillar. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Illinois Wesleyan University, a Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Bradley University, and a Master of Business Administration from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, Brazis is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in general management.

Adrian C. Chiu, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Innovation and Digital Officer

Adrian Chiu was appointed to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Innovation and Digital Officer, effective March 1, 2026. Prior to this role, he served as President of Pentair Water Solutions. Chiu joined Pentair in 2011, having also served as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Transformation Officer. He played a crucial role in the 2018 separation of Pentair's Electrical business, now nVent Electric plc. Before joining Pentair, Chiu was a consultant at IBM, where he led large-scale HR Technology and Transformation projects for global companies. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

De'Mon L. Wiggins, Executive Vice President and President, Pentair Flow and Pentair Water Solutions

Effective March 1, 2026, De'Mon Wiggins' responsibilities expanded to include oversight of Pentair Water Solutions, in addition to his current role as Executive Vice President and President of Pentair Flow. In this broadened capacity, Wiggins will lead and direct strategic initiatives across three core businesses: Commercial Water Solutions, Water Quality Management, and Flow.

Jerome O. Pedretti, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Pentair Pool

Jerome Pedretti joined Pentair in 2005 and has progressively held various leadership positions in Business Development, EMEA, Valves & Controls, and Aquatic Systems. Before leading the Pool segment, he served as Executive Vice President and President of Pentair's Industrial Flow Technologies segment. Prior to his time at Pentair, Pedretti worked as a growth consultant for Bain and Company.

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Pentair (PNR) faces several key risks that could impact its business operations and financial performance.

1. Macroeconomic Headwinds and Demand Volatility
Pentair is exposed to significant risks stemming from global economic conditions, including recessions, inflation, and economic downturns. These factors can negatively affect demand for its residential pool equipment and water treatment products, as well as its industrial solutions, which are tied to cyclical industries. For example, the Pool and Water Solutions segments, which account for a substantial portion of the company's earnings, could experience a sharp slowdown if U.S. economic growth weakens. Additionally, the company's international operations expose it to risks such as currency fluctuations, which can impact reported sales and earnings growth.

2. Supply Chain Disruptions and Raw Material Cost Volatility
The company's manufacturing processes rely on various raw materials, such as steel, plastics, metals, and resins. This exposes Pentair to commodity market price fluctuations and potential supply chain disruptions, which can adversely affect its manufacturing costs and profitability. Tariffs on imported equipment, particularly in the pool market, also contribute to rising costs and supply chain uncertainty, potentially squeezing margins. While Pentair has mechanisms in place to manage these risks, such as long-term agreements, the volatile nature of commodity markets remains a challenge.

3. Intense Competition and Pricing Pressures
Pentair operates in a highly competitive industry across its various segments, facing pressure from both established players and new entrants. This competition can lead to rivals offering similar products at lower prices, which challenges Pentair's market share and profit margins. These pressures can intensify during economic downturns as companies compete more aggressively on price. The need for continuous innovation and competitive pricing is crucial for Pentair to maintain its market position.

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The addressable markets for Pentair's main products and services are substantial across several key segments globally and in North America.

Pool Equipment and Accessories

  • The global pool equipment market was valued at approximately USD 19.78 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 31.14 billion by 2030.
  • Another estimate places the global pool equipment and maintenance market at USD 21.72 billion in 2024, with a projection to grow to USD 58.79 billion by 2033.
  • North America holds a significant share, accounting for about 70% of the global pool equipment market. In 2023, the North American swimming pool equipment market was valued at USD 5.19 billion.

Residential Water Treatment Products and Systems

  • The global residential water treatment market size was valued at approximately USD 18.99 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 31.52 billion by 2034.
  • Another report estimated the global residential water treatment equipment market at USD 14.22 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 28.13 billion by 2032.
  • For the U.S., the water purifier market was valued at USD 7.30 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 10.81 billion by 2034.
  • North America is the largest market for residential water treatment, holding approximately 40% of the global share.

Industrial & Commercial Water and Fluid Treatment

  • The global industrial water treatment market was estimated at USD 46.13 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 71.63 billion by 2033. Another estimate values the global industrial water treatment market at USD 49.26 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 81.40 billion by 2035.
  • The North America industrial water treatment industry accounted for a significant global market share, exceeding 24% in 2024. Some reports state North America's share at 34% in 2024.
  • The global membrane filtration market, a component of fluid treatment, was estimated at USD 19.405 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 35.0597 billion by 2033. In 2025, North America's membrane filtration market accounted for USD 3.88 billion, representing 20% of the global market share.
  • The global water and wastewater pumps market was valued at USD 19.53 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 36.67 billion by 2034.

Industrial Valves

  • The global industrial valves market was valued at USD 86.67 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 273.49 billion by 2035. Other estimations place the global industrial valves market at USD 82.9 billion in 2025, reaching USD 136.0 billion by 2034.
  • The North America industrial valves market is expected to grow significantly, with the U.S. accounting for a 15.6% share of the global market in 2023.

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Pentair (PNR) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

  1. Strategic Pricing and Price Increases: Pentair anticipates that strategic pricing actions will continue to contribute to revenue growth, particularly within its Pool business. For 2026, the company expects price increases of approximately 2% to 3%, which are projected to offset inflation and incremental tariffs.
  2. Transformation Initiatives and Operational Excellence: The company is focused on its "Pentair Business System" and "80/20 actions" to drive efficiencies and operational improvements. These transformation efforts are expected to lead to margin expansion and contribute to long-term sales growth. Pentair views its transformation program as a multi-year journey.
  3. Innovation and Expansion of Connected Solutions: Pentair is investing in innovation, including digital and product technology, with a particular emphasis on automation and connected systems in markets such as luxury pools. The company notes that a significant portion of North American pools currently lack automation features, representing a notable growth opportunity.
  4. Growth in Flow and Water Solutions Segments: While Pool sales are expected to see modest growth, the Flow and Water Solutions segments are projected to be significant drivers. Flow sales are anticipated to increase by mid-single to high-single digits in 2026. Pentair also expects low single-digit growth from its Water Solutions business. Furthermore, a strategic restructuring consolidating residential Flow and Water Solutions businesses aims to unlock synergies and growth opportunities.
  5. Disciplined Capital Deployment, including Bolt-on Acquisitions: Pentair's strategy includes disciplined capital allocation, with a continued focus on bolt-on acquisitions to expand its portfolio. For instance, the acquisition of Hydra-Stop in Q3 2025 was highlighted as a strategic addition to its commercial flow offerings and is expected to add to sales in 2026.

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Share Repurchases

  • A new $1.0 billion share repurchase program was authorized on December 15, 2025, set to expire on December 31, 2028, supplementing an existing authorization that had $225 million remaining.
  • Pentair repurchased $225 million in shares in 2025.
  • Pentair repurchased $150 million of shares in 2024.

Share Issuance

  • In 2023, Pentair had a net equity issuance of $10 million.
  • Shares issued to employees, net of shares withheld, was $18.4 million in 2024.
  • Shares outstanding showed minor fluctuations, with a slight increase in 2023 and 2024, followed by a slight decline in 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2025, Pentair acquired Hydra-Stop LLC, a provider of specialty valve solutions, for approximately $290 million in cash, which enhanced its municipal water supply and infrastructure offerings.
  • Pentair acquired Pleatco, a manufacturer of water filtration and clean air technologies, for approximately $255 million in cash in 2021, expanding its aftermarket filtration products for pool, spa, and industrial air.
  • In July 2022, Pentair completed the acquisition of Manitowoc Ice for $1.6 billion, strengthening its Commercial Water Solutions business.

Capital Expenditures

  • Pentair's capital expenditures were $68.8 million in 2025 and $74.4 million in 2024.
  • Capital expenditures were $76 million in 2023 and $85.2 million in 2022.
  • Pentair focuses its capital expenditures on digital transformation, innovation, technology, and investing in future growth across its businesses.

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Peer Outperformance in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

PNR has trailed 80% of its 70 Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are VMI, SNA and TKR. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ranks 6th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components constituents that PNR has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
11%
of 76 industry peers · -40.0% return
3Y
19%
of 74 industry peers · 0.3% return
5Y
20%
of 70 industry peers · -12.7% return
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers with revenue growth within 4pp of PNR's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
PNR Pentair -1.3% 15.9x -40.0%0.3%-12.7%
VMI Valmont Industries -0.7% 19.6x 30.3%104.7%108.1% +121pp
SNA Snap-on 1.9% 19.7x 21.3%62.5%99.0% +112pp
TKR Timken 0.1% 33.6x 60.5%77.0%82.7% +95pp
GTES Gates Industrial -0.7% 18.1x 2.7%119.9%58.2% +71pp
ITW Illinois Tool Works 0.8% 25.3x 7.4%26.9%37.0% +50pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components is PNR's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 25.2%124.7%202.2% CDNL 3246% · STRL 2190% · FIX 2132%
Marine Transportation 4 57.9%61.9%150.7% MATX 212% · KEX 154% · SFL 148%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 12.3%66.8%120.6% CAT 324% · ALSN 285% · WAB 252%
Aerospace & Defense 55 11.1%70.2%79.6% DFNS 2047% · ATI 1042% · FTAI 968%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -5.7%65.1%69.3% UBER 96% · CAR 69% · LYFT -63%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ← 71 11.5%56.0%56.3% CRS 1440% · PSIX 846% · GHM 735%
Rail Transportation 7 38.3%76.2%50.1% FSTR 115% · CSX 65% · UNP 56%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 35.7%16.1%45.4% XPO 270% · R 264% · CVLG 222%
Diversified Support Services 34 8.9%37.5%34.9% LIME 4674% · TH 369% · WLFC 347%
Trading Companies & Distributors 18 2.2%36.4%32.1% DXPE 523% · AIT 303% · URI 232%
Building Products 33 -8.8%15.9%28.8% LMB 436% · GFF 413% · PPIH 289%
Electrical Components & Equipment 41 26.1%44.8%28.3% POWL 2374% · VRT 856% · BE 849%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 15.8%26.3%4.9% RCMT 727% · CSW 153% · TTI 145%
Office Services & Supplies 10 14.0%25.0%3.8% TILE 188% · PBI 159% · EBF 56%
Environmental & Facilities Services 28 -8.3%20.9%0.8% CECO 863% · ADUR 661% · GEO 324%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -7.2%-18.4%-1.6% HURN 220% · CRAI 97% · GRNQ 31%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 -1.2%-3.9%-14.4% BLBD 200% · DE 88% · GENC 65%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -30.4%-9.5%-24.5% EXLS 59% · BR 16% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 5.9%-4.6%-29.3% LTM 2324% · UAL 140% · SKYW 130%
Human Resource & Employment Services 20 4.5%-19.4%-36.1% BBSI 89% · ADP 51% · KFY 36%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -16.2%-24.2%-39.1% CHRW 78% · FDX 67% · EXPD 62%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -36.2%-14.3%-43.4% CIX 107% · MG 93% · BCO 52%
Airport Services 3 -69.1%-69.0%-58.3% JOBY -31% · ASLE -58% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

Recent Active Movers

Peer Comparisons

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Financials

PNRXYLFLSAOSHAYWCEPLMedian
NamePentair Xylem FlowserveA.O. Smi.Hayward Capstone. 
Mkt Price64.40113.4279.3963.0814.586.6063.74
Mkt Cap10.426.810.18.73.2-10.1
Rev LTM4,0129,1264,6343,8051,1671033,908
Op Inc LTM8621,4194876912485589
FCF LTM6739604116392043525
FCF 3Y Avg715910357538190-538
CFO LTM7521,3014886922394590
CFO 3Y Avg7891,243431621219-621

Growth & Margins

PNRXYLFLSAOSHAYWCEPLMedian
NamePentair Xylem FlowserveA.O. Smi.Hayward Capstone. 
Rev Chg LTM-2.1%4.5%-0.3%0.4%7.8%5.4%2.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-1.3%15.7%5.4%0.7%5.4%11.7%5.4%
Rev Chg Q-17.0%1.5%-1.6%-0.7%6.3%-10.6%-1.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-4.5%0.4%-0.4%-0.2%1.6%-2.8%-0.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM0.7%22.4%0.5%-2.0%11.2%305.8%5.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg10.0%28.5%24.4%-1.2%13.3%119.4%18.8%
Op Mgn LTM21.5%15.5%10.5%18.2%21.3%4.4%16.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg20.2%13.3%10.0%18.8%20.5%-7.7%16.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.2%0.7%-0.4%-0.4%-0.0%1.2%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM18.7%14.3%10.5%18.2%20.5%4.3%16.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg19.4%14.2%9.4%16.2%20.3%-16.2%
FCF/Rev LTM16.8%10.5%8.9%16.8%17.5%2.8%13.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg17.6%10.4%7.8%14.0%17.6%-14.0%

Valuation

PNRXYLFLSAOSHAYWCEPLMedian
NamePentair Xylem FlowserveA.O. Smi.Hayward Capstone. 
Mkt Cap10.426.810.18.73.2-10.1
P/S2.62.92.22.32.7-2.6
P/Op Inc12.018.920.812.512.7-12.7
P/EBIT12.820.716.013.012.3-13.0
P/E15.926.327.317.319.5-19.5
P/CFO13.820.620.812.513.2-13.8
Total Yield7.9%5.3%4.7%8.1%5.1%-5.3%
Dividend Yield1.6%1.5%1.1%2.3%0.0%-1.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.1%3.0%4.8%5.6%6.2%-5.1%
D/E0.20.10.20.10.3-0.2
Net D/E0.20.10.20.10.2-0.2

Returns

PNRXYLFLSAOSHAYWCEPLMedian
NamePentair Xylem FlowserveA.O. Smi.Hayward Capstone. 
1M Rtn2.4%-5.3%9.7%4.4%1.0%-30.8%1.7%
3M Rtn-13.6%3.3%14.4%10.8%5.3%-40.8%4.3%
6M Rtn-36.4%-11.2%-10.2%-18.0%-10.4%-40.8%-14.6%
12M Rtn-40.0%-20.1%50.2%-12.4%-12.0%-40.8%-16.2%
3Y Rtn0.3%18.1%118.5%-2.9%5.6%-40.8%2.9%
1M Excs Rtn0.6%-6.5%7.2%3.1%-2.4%-38.7%-0.9%
3M Excs Rtn-16.2%1.7%12.8%7.9%3.6%-43.9%2.6%
6M Excs Rtn-47.5%-22.3%-21.3%-29.0%-21.5%-51.9%-25.7%
12M Excs Rtn-57.9%-39.0%34.2%-30.2%-27.9%-60.8%-34.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-76.6%-56.6%43.1%-79.2%-70.3%-115.1%-73.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Pool1,5591,4361,3441,6331,572
Flow1,5541,5141,5821,5011,421
Water Solutions1,0621,1311,177987770
Corporate and other22222
Total4,1764,0834,1044,1223,765


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20152014201320122011
Technical Solutions395359285  
Water Quality Systems282    
Valves & Controls223351161-77 
Flow & Filtration Solutions185    
Corporate and other-84-94-65-299-75
Corporate-824-170   
Flow Technologies 138150  
Process Technologies 267243  
Technical Products   165185
Water & Fluid Solutions   16858
Total177852774-43169


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Water Solutions2,5412,6142,6952,7861,182
Flow2,0001,5911,7101,7221,716
Pool1,8841,8011,6801,7101,641
Corporate and other443441479228214
Total6,8696,4466,5636,4484,754


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$64.40 
Market Cap ($ Bil)10.4 
First Trading Date05/03/1973 
Distance from 52W High-42.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$69.43$87.40
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-7.2%-26.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility43.0%32.8%
Downside Capture85.63147.36
Upside Capture7.6857.21
Correlation (SPY)17.8%39.6%
PNR Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.010.400.550.970.991.06
Up Beta-0.61-0.010.571.121.111.15
Down Beta1.441.211.021.100.950.99
Up Capture-143%-7%-16%23%48%79%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days9233057120385
Down Capture83%42%88%137%121%103%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days13203369129364

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PNR
PNR-38.1%32.9%-1.41-
Sector ETF (XLI)20.5%17.1%0.9246.0%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2240.0%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.108.5%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-29.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6436.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.6%44.1%-0.7318.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PNR
PNR-2.9%29.9%-0.07-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%17.6%0.5768.3%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5763.9%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.906.9%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.412.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0258.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.8%0.3827.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PNR
PNR5.3%29.8%0.23-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%20.0%0.6073.7%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7267.0%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.645.1%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3617.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2058.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0315.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 71520266.7%
Average Daily Volume3.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity160.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/6/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/20265.7%6.2% 
4/28/2026-10.2%-16.5%-21.5%
2/3/2026-10.2%-7.6%-8.1%
10/21/2025-0.3%0.1%-6.4%
7/22/20250.0%-1.4%2.1%
4/22/20259.2%14.0%26.4%
2/4/2025-4.3%-4.1%-11.1%
10/22/2024-0.0%0.6%6.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121415
# Negative12108
Median Positive4.3%4.3%6.4%
Median Negative-1.6%-4.8%-9.0%
Max Positive9.7%14.9%26.4%
Max Negative-10.2%-16.5%-21.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/20265.7%6.2% 
4/28/2026-10.2%-16.5%-21.5%
2/3/2026-10.2%-7.6%-8.1%
10/21/2025-0.3%0.1%-6.4%
7/22/20250.0%-1.4%2.1%
4/22/20259.2%14.0%26.4%
2/4/2025-4.3%-4.1%-11.1%
10/22/2024-0.0%0.6%6.5%
7/23/20249.0%9.9%5.2%
4/23/2024-0.9%1.7%6.4%
1/30/2024-0.5%-1.2%4.7%
10/24/2023-4.6%-5.8%0.1%
7/27/20232.8%3.1%-0.6%
4/27/20239.7%10.0%9.0%
1/31/20239.2%14.9%9.2%
10/25/20223.6%5.3%11.7%
7/26/20222.3%3.2%2.0%
4/21/2022-1.3%-3.9%-10.6%
2/1/2022-0.4%-5.6%-9.9%
10/26/2021-3.5%-3.9%1.3%
7/27/20214.6%8.4%14.7%
4/22/20210.0%0.2%5.2%
1/28/2021-2.0%-5.8%-2.0%
10/20/20204.0%2.7%7.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121415
# Negative12108
Median Positive4.3%4.3%6.4%
Median Negative-1.6%-4.8%-9.0%
Max Positive9.7%14.9%26.4%
Max Negative-10.2%-16.5%-21.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/21/202510-Q
06/30/202507/22/202510-Q
03/31/202504/22/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/22/202410-Q
06/30/202407/23/202410-Q
03/31/202404/23/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/24/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202210/25/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/21/202510-Q
06/30/202507/22/202510-Q
03/31/202504/22/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/22/202410-Q
06/30/202407/23/202410-Q
03/31/202404/23/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/24/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202210/25/202210-Q
06/30/202207/26/202210-Q
03/31/202204/21/202210-Q
12/31/202102/22/202210-K
09/30/202110/26/202110-Q
06/30/202107/27/202110-Q
03/31/202104/22/202110-Q
12/31/202002/16/202110-K
09/30/202010/20/202010-Q
06/30/202007/23/202010-Q
03/31/202004/30/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K
09/30/201910/23/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/29/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 GAAP EPS0.970.981   
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPS1.051.061.08   
Q3 2026 Revenue Growth-6.0%-5.0%-4.0%   
2026 GAAP EPS3.863.964.06-1.0% LoweredGuidance: 4 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS4.64.74.80.0% AffirmedGuidance: 4.7 for 2026
2026 Revenue Growth-7.0%-5.5%-4.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: -5.5% for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue Growth 1.0%  -0.5%Lower NewGuidance: 1.5% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 GAAP EPS1.391.411.4229.5% Higher NewGuidance: 1.08 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS1.471.491.527.5% Higher NewGuidance: 1.17 for Q1 2026
2026 Revenue Growth2.0%3.0%4.0% -0.5%LoweredGuidance: 3.5% for 2026
2026 GAAP EPS4.834.884.93-2.7% LoweredGuidance: 5.01 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS5.35.355.40.5% RaisedGuidance: 5.33 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/3/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 GAAP EPS1.071.081.12.8% Higher NewGuidance: 1.05 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EPS1.151.171.182.6% Higher NewGuidance: 1.14 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Revenue Growth1.0%1.5%2.0% -2.0%Lower NewGuidance: 3.5% for Q4 2025
2026 GAAP EPS4.945.015.0925.2% Higher NewActual: 4 for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPS5.255.335.49.2% Higher NewActual: 4.88 for 2025
2026 Revenue Growth3.0%3.5%4.0% 1.5%Higher NewActual: 2.0% for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/21/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 GAAP EPS1.031.051.08   
Q4 2025 Adjusted EPS1.111.141.16   
Q4 2025 Revenue Growth3.0%3.5%4.0%   
2025 GAAP EPS3.9844.030.1% RaisedGuidance: 4 for 2025
2025 Adjusted EPS4.854.884.91.6% RaisedGuidance: 4.8 for 2025
2025 Revenue Growth 2.0%  0.5%RaisedGuidance: 1.5% for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/16/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rolchigo, Philip MEVP & Chief Technology OfficerDirectSell2272026103.226,493670,2073,003,289Form
2Speetzen, Michael T DirectSell212202699.997,000699,945828,935Form
3Glenn, T Michael DirectSell12022025104.336,558684,1963,254,261Form
4Fishman, Robert PEVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell11182025105.427,786820,7656,658,465Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rolchigo, Philip MEVP & Chief Technology OfficerDirectSell2272026103.226,493670,2073,003,289Form
2Speetzen, Michael T DirectSell212202699.997,000699,945828,935Form
3Glenn, T Michael DirectSell12022025104.336,558684,1963,254,261Form
4Fishman, Robert PEVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell11182025105.427,786820,7656,658,465Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 24, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Clean Energy Transition LLP$49.3 Mil4.0%14ADD +128.9%13F
Gates Capital Management, Inc.$78.6 Mil2.7%31Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Clean Energy Transition LLP$49.3 Mil4.0%14ADD +128.9%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
140 Summer Partners LP$63.2 Mil4.9%19Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Gates Capital Management, Inc.$78.6 Mil2.7%31Hold13F
Clean Energy Transition LLP$49.3 Mil4.0%14ADD +128.9%13F
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