Zacks Investment Research·Jun 30, 2026
Pentair (PNR) Upgraded to Buy: Here's WhyPentair (PNR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Pentair plc(PNR)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
PNR•NYSE
$75.18
19.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutPentair 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 and accessories, including pumps, filters, heaters, lights, automatic controls, automatic cleaners, maintenance equipment, and pool accessories for residential and commercial pool maintenance, repair, renovation, service, and construction applications; and water treatment products and systems comprising pressure tanks, control valves, activated carbon products, conventional filtration products, and point-of-entry and point-of-use systems for the use in residential whole home water filtration, drinking water filtration, and water softening solutions, as well as in commercial total water management and filtration in foodservice operations. It offers its products under the Everpure, Ken's Beverage, Kreepy Krauly, Pentair Water Solutions, Pleatco, RainSoft, and Sta-Rite brands. The Industrial & Flow Technologies segment manufactures and sells fluid treatment products, such as advanced membrane filtration products, separation systems, and membrane bioreactors; water supply and disposal, solid handling, fluid transfer, and turbine pumps; and valves, spray nozzles, process filtration systems, and gas recovery solutions for food and beverage, fluid separation technologies, water and wastewater treatment, water wells, pressure boosting, fire suppression, flood control, agricultural irrigation, crop spray, fluid circulation and transfer, fluid delivery, ion exchange, desalination, residential and municipal wells, and wastewater solids handling applications. It offers its products under the Pentair, Aurora, Berkeley, Codeline, Fairbanks-Nijhuis, Haffmans, Hydromatic, Hypro, Jung Pumpen, Myers, Sta-Rite, Shurflo, Südmo, and X-Flow brands. Pentair plc was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Show more
- Revenue$4.18B+2.3%
- EBITDA$975M+6.2%
- Net Income$654M+4.5%
- EPS (Diluted)3.96+5.9%
- Gross Margin40.48%+3.4%
- EBITDA Margin23.35%+3.8%
- Operating Margin20.53%+4.3%
- Net Margin15.66%+2.2%
- ROE17.59%-4.6%
PNR Price & Volume
Pentair plc (PNR) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Pricing Power Offsets Seasonal Inventory Demand Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral: While the forward P/E of 14.28 suggests a reasonable valuation
Growth:Stable
Profitability:Strong
Financial:Adequate
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Channel inventory normalization volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Pentair demonstrates resilient revenue growth through premium filtration segments, successfully offsetting cyclical residential pool market headwinds with a 2.6% year-over-year revenue increase as of 2026Q1.
- While structural margin expansion to 41.8% gross margins highlights effective pricing power, investors should monitor the significant goodwill concentration of $3.5 billion and the potential for earnings volatility stemming from distributor inventory cycles.
- The company's aggressive capital allocation, including $200 million in recent buybacks, warrants caution given the tightening liquidity buffer and historical cash flow sensitivity to working capital swings.
Verdict Logic
the negative 8.3% FCF margin in 2026Q1 and reliance on distributor sell-in metrics necessitate a cautious approach until cash flow stability improves.
PNR Growth Metrics
Pentair plc (PNR) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-4.25%
5 Years6.71%
3 Years0.44%
TTM3.1%
Profit CAGR
10 Years3.38%
5 Years12.76%
3 Years10.78%
TTM3.76%
EPS CAGR
10 Years4.42%
5 Years13.1%
3 Years10.94%
TTM5.15%
Return on Capital
10 Years12.37%
5 Years14.76%
3 Years14.27%
Last Year14.96%
PNR Recent Earnings
Pentair plc (PNR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 12/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 12/12 qtrs (100%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.22+4.3%
$1.17
Rev
$1.0B+0.9%
$1.0B
Q1 2026
Feb 3, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.18+0.9%
$1.17
Rev
$1.0B+1.3%
$1.0B
Q4 2025
Oct 21, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.24+5.1%
$1.18
Rev
$1.0B+1.7%
$1.0B
Q3 2025
Jul 22, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.39+3.7%
$1.34
Rev
$1.1B+0.4%
$1.1B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $1.22vs $1.17+4.3% | $1.0Bvs $1.0B+0.9% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $1.18vs $1.17+0.9% | $1.0Bvs $1.0B+1.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $1.24vs $1.18+5.1% | $1.0Bvs $1.0B+1.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $1.39vs $1.34+3.7% | $1.1Bvs $1.1B+0.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest PNR News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Pentair plc (PNR)
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 30, 2026
PNR or ZWS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?Investors looking for stocks in the Waste Removal Services sector might want to consider either Pentair plc (PNR) or Zurn Water (ZWS). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Pentair plc (PNR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75.18 | $12.15B | 18.98 | 2.28% | 15.66% | 17.59% | 1.32% | |
| $120.65 | $28.68B | 30.78 | 5.52% | 10.7% | 8.51% | — | |
| $26.87 | $4.43B | -45.54 | 26.2% | -1.83% | -6.75% | — | |
| $102.77 | $4.54B | 31.62 | 5.44% | 6.91% | 11.44% | — | |
| $84.44 | $3.74B | 12.97 | -3.02% | 12.32% | 17.22% | — | |
| $194.19 | $137.44B | 38.53 | 2.9% | 14.89% | 7.06% | — |
Compare PNR vs Peers
Pentair plc (PNR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
PNR SEC Filings & Documents
Pentair plc (PNR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Apr 28, 2026·SEC
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Apr 28, 2026·SEC
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Feb 3, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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PNR Frequently Asked Questions
Pentair plc (PNR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Pentair plc's revenue?
Pentair plc (PNR) reported $4.20B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 168% increase from $1.57B in 1996.
How fast is Pentair plc growing?
Pentair plc (PNR) grew revenue by 2.3% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is PNR profitable?
Yes, Pentair plc (PNR) is profitable, generating $671.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (15.7% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does PNR pay dividends?
Yes, Pentair plc (PNR) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.32%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is PNR's return on equity?
Pentair plc (PNR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Pentair plc's free cash flow?
Pentair plc (PNR) generated $715.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.