Pentair plc (PNR)

Over the past six months, Pentair's stock has been influenced by several events, including earnings reports, dividend and share repurchase announcements, analyst rating changes, insider activity, and stock price performance. Pentair reported its Q2 2025 earnings on July 22, 2025, with an EPS of $0.900, and for Q3 2025, reported on October 21, 2025, the company announced an EPS of $1.24, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.18, with revenue up 2.9% year-over-year to $1.02 billion. On December 15, 2025, Pentair announced an 8% increase to its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.27 per share, marking its 50th consecutive year of annual dividend increases, and authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program. Analyst ratings experienced changes from Wolfe Research, Jefferies, Barclays, TD Cowen, BNP Paribas Exane, Wall Street Zen, and Citigroup. Insider selling transactions were observed in the past three months, including sales by Director T Michael Glenn and CFO Robert P. Fishman. As of January 14, 2026, Pentair's stock price has fallen by 3.83% over the past six months.

Demand for Pentair's products and services exhibits seasonality, particularly within its pool segment, which shows robust growth potential. There is resilient demand for repair, replacement, and automation products for swimming pools. The North American pool industry has a large installed base, with a significant portion of demand attributed to repairs, major remodeling, and new pools. The growing preference for more autonomous and energy-efficient pools also contributes to demand. Approximately 70% of Pentair's revenue comes from consumable and recurring aftermarket sources, such as maintenance contracts. However, the company faces risks from diminished demand in the pool segment and potential impacts from a challenging restaurant industry environment by 2026. Additionally, Pentair has some exposure to cyclical industries like oil & gas, which can lead to short-term revenue fluctuations.

Pentair plc is an American water treatment company incorporated in Ireland, with its main U.S. office in Golden Valley, Minnesota, operating within the Industrials sector and focusing on sustainable water solutions. Pentair designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of water management products and systems for various applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, infrastructure, and agriculture. Its major products include energy-efficient swimming pool equipment and accessories, advanced filtration systems, fluid treatment and pump systems, pressure vessels, valves, and controls. Notable brands under Pentair include Pentair Flow, Everpure, Kreepy Krauly, and Sta-Rite.

Pentair plc has a significant global presence, operating in over 30 countries and serving customers in more than 150 countries. Approximately 60% of its revenue originates from the U.S., and emerging markets, including China and Southeast Asia (including India), represent its largest growth areas.

Pentair has cultivated a reputation as a trusted global brand for mission-critical water infrastructure, filtration products, and fluid management systems. The company benefits from strong customer relationships, R&D-driven innovation, and an increasing mix of high-margin recurring revenue, which contribute to its brand strength. Pentair has received awards for three consecutive years, indicating consistent recognition. Its commitment to sustainability is highlighted by the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report and a collaboration with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to provide high-quality drinking water and reduce single-use plastics. The company also demonstrates corporate social responsibility through initiatives like offering a double match for employee giving on Giving Tuesday. No explicitly negative events significantly impacting its brand reputation were found in the past year.

Pentair plc's ownership structure is predominantly held by institutional investors, accounting for approximately 92.26% to 93.87% of the company's stock. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., State Street Corp, Price T Rowe Associates Inc, Fmr LLC, Geode Capital Management LLC, Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, and Amundi. Insider ownership ranges from 0.37% to 18.54%, with Edward P. Garden identified as the largest individual shareholder. The retail/public float constitutes between 0.00% and 29.56% of the shares.