🇺🇸 SECPentairDoubao · 实盘不做把握 6/10不做原因:风险收益比不佳
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Pentair 三季度调整后EPS超预期但收入下滑,Pool去库存结束与全年调整后EPS中值重申构成喜忧参半财报
这是喜忧参半而非单边超预期:利润表面beat含约800万美元关税退款,收入低于预期且GAAP全年EPS指引下移;虽然Pool库存调整结束提供情绪修复,但盘前已反映约3%涨幅,PNR过去六次 aligned 财报后1日中位数为-2.61%、胜率仅17%,追涨风险收益不足。
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不做 Pentair plc(PNR.US)
财报方向喜忧参半:库存调整结束带来盘前约3%利空出清反弹,但收入低于预期、GAAP指引下移、调整后利润含800万美元关税退款,且PNR六次同公司盘前财报后1日胜率仅17%;在低成交量盘前涨幅后追多风险收益不足,也不具备强空催化。
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研究档案
结论摘要
Pentair Q3调整后EPS为1.18美元且公司重申全年调整后EPS中值4.70美元,Pool去库存结束是主要利好;但销售9.76亿美元低于约10.19亿美元预期,Pool收入和利润仍大幅下滑,利润还受到约800万美元关税退款帮助。盘前约3%的反弹已部分计入库存利空出清,而公司历史财报后延续性较弱,故不追多。
消息传播链
- Pentair在美股盘前通过SEC 8-K披露Q3业绩、全年GAAP EPS指引更新及调整后EPS中值重申。市场反应:截至08:19 ET,PNR盘前约56.92美元,较55.22美元常规收盘价上涨约3.08%,盘前成交量850股。
关键理由
- 库存调整完成、Flow和Water Solutions利润率扩张,以及Q4销售预计增长7%-9%,支持短期利空出清交易。
- 但收入低于预期、GAAP指引下移、Q4调整后EPS约1.15美元并不强势,且约800万美元IEEPA退款抬高了本季利润质量疑虑。
主要风险
- 若电话会明确2027年Pool订单复苏或Taco协同超预期,股价可能无视短线统计继续上行。
- 若市场聚焦收入miss、关税退款一次性属性或GAAP指引下修,盘前涨幅可能在常规交易时段回落。
反向证据
- 做多前查反向 · 来源 filing · 日期 2026-10-27 · 影响 weakens
公司明确披露Q3结果包含约800万美元IEEPA退款,剔除后调整后盈利beat幅度更小,削弱单边做多的利润质量。
检索:Pentair Q3 2026 IEEPA refund $8 million adjusted EPS quality 原文 ↗ - 做多前查反向 · 来源 web · 日期 2026-10-27 · 影响 weakens
第三方一致预期显示收入低于预期约4%,公司自身披露Pool销售下降18%、全年GAAP EPS指引降至约3.76美元。
检索:Pentair Q3 2026 revenue miss GAAP EPS guidance lowered Pool sales down 18 原文 ↗ - 做空前查反向 · 来源 filing · 日期 2026-10-27 · 影响 weakens
公司称渠道库存调整完成,并给出Q4销售增长7%-9%及全年调整后EPS中值4.70美元,否定强空逻辑。
检索:Pentair Pool inventory realignment completed Q4 sales up 7% 9% reaffirm adjusted EPS 原文 ↗
先例如何影响了这次决策
对本次决策的影响:先例结果使结论从“小仓做多库存出清”下调为AVOID;若常规交易时段放量站稳并获得电话会确认,可再由人工重新评估右侧机会。
方向:6个同市场、同公司、同盘前财报锚的样本中,1日胜率17%、3日和5日胜率均为33%;最相似的2026年7月利空出清案例上涨,但其余多数财报后走弱。
涨幅量级:对齐样本1日中位数-2.61%、3日中位数-2.50%、5日中位数-2.59%;最相似的库存利空出清案例1日+5.68%、5日+6.16%,说明只适合低吸或强势确认,不支持在盘前已涨3%后无确认追高。
形态:样本没有稳定的财报跳空后续涨模式,多次出现名义beat仍下跌;本次又有收入miss和一次性关税退款,见光回落风险不可忽视。
历史先例(按相似度)
- 相似度 8/10 PNR 2026-07-28 Q2调整后EPS 1.14美元小幅beat,但销售因Pool去库存同比下降17%,公司维持下修后的全年展望。 原文 ↗
事件后 +1日 +5.7% · +2日 +5.4% · +3日 +4.7% · +4日 +3.6% · +5日 +6.2%
⚠未核对目标相位 — 该行涨幅别用来定止盈止损
相似度依据:同为Pool去库存冲击后的季度财报,且伴随Taco收购与全年调整后EPS指引维持。
经验:在前期大幅预公告和低预期背景下,正式财报确认最坏阶段过去可带来约5.7%的利空出清反弹。 - 相似度 6/10 PNR 2025-10-21 Q3 2025强劲业绩并上调全年指引,作为本次Pool高基数对照。 原文 ↗
事件后 +1日 -0.3% · +2日 +0.0% · +3日 +1.3% · +4日 +0.6% · +5日 +0.1%
⚠未核对目标相位 — 该行涨幅别用来定止盈止损
相似度依据:同为三季度财报,且是本次Pool板块同比的高基数来源。
经验:在景气高点发布强劲三季度和指引上调,市场反应也可能接近零,说明PNR财报预期门槛较高。 - 相似度 5/10 PNR 2026-04-28 Q1销售增长3%、调整后EPS增长10%并上调全年调整后EPS指引中值。 原文 ↗
事件后 +1日 -10.2% · +2日 -12.4% · +3日 -12.5% · +4日 -14.3% · +5日 -16.5%
⚠未核对目标相位 — 该行涨幅别用来定止盈止损
相似度依据:同为PNR美股盘前季报,但当时为增长和上调指引后的正向财报,结果仍大跌。
经验:名义增长和上调指引若低于更高市场预期,PNR财报后仍可显著下跌。 - 相似度 5/10 PNR 2026-02-03 发布Q4/全年2025业绩并给出2026年一季度及全年展望。 原文 ↗
事件后 +1日 -10.2% · +2日 -7.8% · +3日 -10.0% · +4日 -7.7% · +5日 -7.6%
⚠未核对目标相位 — 该行涨幅别用来定止盈止损
相似度依据:同为全年业绩与新年度展望披露,可检验PNR财报日对指引质量的敏感度。
经验:即使公司使用“强劲”表述,若新年度展望或利润率不达标,股价仍可能双位数下跌。 - 相似度 4/10 PNR 2025-02-04 Q4/全年2024 EPS与收入均超预期并提供下一年展望。 原文 ↗
事件后 +1日 -4.3% · +2日 -3.8% · +3日 -3.9% · +4日 -4.6% · +5日 -4.1%
⚠未核对目标相位 — 该行涨幅别用来定止盈止损
相似度依据:同公司财报与下一年展望,但行业周期和估值背景不同。
经验:EPS和收入双beat也可能因前景或估值因素卖盘。 - 相似度 4/10 PNR 2025-07-29 Q2 2025销售增长2%、利润率强劲,是Pool去库存冲击前的正常景气季度。 原文 ↗
事件后 +1日 -1.0% · +2日 -2.0% · +3日 -1.1% · +4日 -2.6% · +5日 -1.1%
⚠未核对目标相位 — 该行涨幅别用来定止盈止损
相似度依据:同公司二季度财报,但处于Pool冲击前的正常增长环境。
经验:低个位数增长的正常季度并未给PNR带来明显财报溢价。
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 27, 2026
Pentair plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ireland
001-11625
98-1141328
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission
File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Regal House
,
70 London Road
,
Twickenham, London
,
TW13QS
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
44
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9421-6154
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.01 per share
PNR
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 27, 2026, Pentair plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of 2026 and a conference call in connection therewith. A copy of the release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
This press release refers to certain non-generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures (core sales, adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and free cash flow) and a reconciliation of those non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding financial measures contained in the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The 2026 adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (“EPS”) include equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries and eliminate intangible amortization, costs of certain restructuring, transformation and other activities, deal-related costs and expenses, amortization of bridge financing fees and certain tax items. The 2025 adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS include equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries and eliminate intangible amortization, costs of certain restructuring, transformation and other activities, certain legal accrual adjustments and settlements, asset impairment and write-offs, loss on sale of business, deal-related costs and expenses, pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market loss and certain tax items.
We use the term “core sales” to refer to GAAP net sales from continuing operations excluding (1) the impact of currency translation and (2) the impact of net sales from acquired businesses recorded prior to the first anniversary of the acquisition, excluding the excess over prior year net sales of the acquired business less the net sales attributable to discontinued or divested businesses/product lines not considered discontinued operations (“acquisition sales”). The portion of GAAP net sales attributable to currency translation is calculated as the difference between (a) the period-to-period change in net sales (excluding acquisition sales) and (b) the period-to-period change in net sales (excluding acquisition sales) after applying current period foreign exchange rates to the prior year period. We use the term “core sales growth” to refer to the measure of comparing current period core net sales with the corresponding period of the prior year.
Management utilizes these adjusted financial measures to assess the run-rate of its continuing operations against those of prior periods without the distortion of these factors. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures will be useful to investors as well to assess the continuing strength of the Company’s underlying operations. In addition, adjusted EPS is used as a criterion to measure and pay long-term incentive compensation and adjusted operating income is used as a criterion to measure and pay annual incentive compensation. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The Company uses free cash flow to assess its cash flow performance. The Company believes free cash flow is an important measure of liquidity because it provides the Company and its investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available to pay dividends, repurchase shares and repay debt. In addition, free cash flow is used as a criterion to measure and pay annual incentive compensation. The Company’s measure of free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)
Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired
Not applicable.
(b)
Pro Forma Financial Information
Not applicable.
(c)
Shell Company Transactions
Not applicable.
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Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Description
99.1
Pentair plc press release dated October 27, 2026 announcing earnings for the third quarter of 2026
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on October 27, 2026.
PENTAIR PLC
Registrant
By
/s/ Robert P. Fishman
Robert P. Fishman
Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
By
/s/ Jennifer M. Hensley
Jennifer M. Hensley
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
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Exhibit 99.1
News Release
Pentair Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
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Sales of $976 million
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Operating income was $196 million with ROS of 20.1 percent; 24.8 percent on an adjusted basis
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GAAP EPS was $0.91 and adjusted EPS was $1.18
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The Company’s results include approximately $8 million of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) refunds during the quarter
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The Company updates its full year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to approximately $3.76, and reaffirms its previous full year adjusted EPS midpoint of approximately $4.70
Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures are in the attached financial tables.
LONDON, United Kingdom — October 27, 2026 — Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR), a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource, today announced third quarter 2026 sales of $976 million. Sales were down 4 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 5 percent in the third quarter. Third quarter 2026 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $0.91 compared to $1.12 in the third quarter of 2025, a 19 percent decrease. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported third quarter 2026 EPS of $1.18 compared to $1.24 in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a 5 percent decrease. Adjusted operating income, reportable segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.
John L. Stauch, Pentair’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We delivered solid third-quarter results across sales, income and EPS. Our teams executed well during the quarter and responded with focus and urgency following a challenging second quarter in our Pool segment. We continue to make progress across our key priorities, while maintaining our commitment to serving customers, driving productivity and managing the business with discipline. We are encouraged by our performance and believe the actions we are taking are strengthening Pentair and positioning us for significant growth in 2027. We remain focused on finishing the year strong, delivering on our commitments and creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Third quarter 2026 operating income was $196 million, down 15 percent compared to operating income for the third quarter of 2025, and return on sales (“ROS”) was 20.1 percent, a decrease of 260 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis, the Company had adjusted operating income of $242 million for the third quarter of 2026, down 8 percent compared to adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2025, and ROS was 24.8 percent, a decrease of 90 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025.
Flow sales were up 4 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 1 percent in the third quarter. Reportable segment income of $69 million was up 15 percent compared to the third quarter of 2025, and ROS was 26.2 percent, an increase of 250 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025.
Water Solutions sales were up 1 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 1 percent in the third quarter. Reportable segment income of $121 million was up 16 percent compared to the third quarter of 2025, and ROS was 28.7 percent, an increase of 370 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025.
Pool sales were down 18 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 18 percent in the third quarter. Reportable segment income of $72 million was down 38 percent compared to the third quarter of 2025, and ROS was 24.6 percent, a decrease of 820 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025. Third quarter Pool performance reflected the completion of the inventory realignment with our major channel partners.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $169 million for the quarter compared to $196 million in the third quarter of 2025. Free cash flow for the quarter was $153 million compared to $179 million in the third quarter of 2025.
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SHAREHOLDER RETURNS
Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.27 per share in the third quarter of 2026. In addition, Pentair previously announced on September 21, 2026 that it will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on November 6, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2026. This year marks the 50th consecutive year that Pentair has increased its dividend.
OUTLOOK
Mr. Stauch concluded, “Our solid third-quarter performance increases our confidence in the full-year outlook and enables us to reaffirm the midpoint of our previous guidance range. We remain focused on disciplined execution and building on this momentum as we deliver a strong finish to the year and position ourselves for robust growth in 2027.”
The Company updates its estimated 2026 GAAP EPS from continuing operations to approximately $3.76, and reaffirms the midpoint of its previous guide and expects full year adjusted EPS of approximately $4.70. The Company also updates guidance of its estimated full year 2026 sales to be down approximately 3 percent on a reported basis. The Company’s full year 2026 guidance includes the right-sizing of channel inventory in preparation for the 2027 pool season and the acquisition of Taco Group Holdings (“Taco”).
In addition, the Company introduces estimated fourth quarter 2026 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance of approximately $1.07 and adjusted EPS of approximately $1.15. The Company expects fourth quarter sales to be up approximately 7 percent to 9 percent on a reported basis compared to the fourth quarter of 2025.
EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
Pentair President and Chief Executive Officer John L. Stauch, outgoing Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert P. Fishman and incoming Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert W. Hau will discuss the Company’s third quarter 2026 results on a conference call with investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern today. A live audio webcast of the call, along with the related presentation, can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website,
www.pentair.com
, shortly before the call begins.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attachments to this release and in the presentations, each of which can be found on Pentair’s website. The webcast and presentations will be archived at the Company’s website following the conclusion of the event.
SEGMENT REORGANIZATION
Effective January 1, 2026, we reorganized the composition of our Flow and Water Solutions reportable segments to reflect how we are managing our business. As a result of this reorganization, our legacy residential and irrigation flow business moved from our Flow segment into our Water Solutions segment. The Pool segment remains unchanged. The applicable prior period amounts related to this change have been retrospectively reclassified to conform to the new composition. These changes have no impact on the Company’s historical consolidated financial performance or results of operations.
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CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains statements that we believe to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “targets,” “plans,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “positioned,” “strategy,” or “future” or words, phrases, or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the overall global economic and business conditions impacting our business, including the strength of housing and related markets and conditions relating to international hostilities; supply, demand, logistics, competition and pricing pressures related to and in the markets we serve; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans, cost reduction initiatives and Transformation Program; the impact of raw material, logistics and labor costs and other inflation; volatility in currency exchange rates and interest rates; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the Taco acquisition; risks associated with operating foreign businesses; the impact of seasonality of sales and weather conditions; our ability to comply with laws and regulations; the impact of changes in laws, regulations and administrative policy, including those that limit U.S. or foreign tax benefits or impact trade agreements and tariffs; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating and sustainability goals and targets. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. All forward-looking statements, including all financial forecasts, speak only as of the date of this release. Pentair assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this release.
ABOUT PENTAIR PLC
At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is
a core large cap value S&P 500 equity stock fo
cused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.
Pentair had revenue in 2025 of approximately $4.2 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 9,000 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit
www.pentair.com
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PENTAIR CONTACTS
Jeff Thompson
Rebecca Osborn
Vice President, Investor Relations
Vice President, Communications
Direct: 763-656-5575
Direct: 763-656-5589
Email:
jeff.thompson@pentair.com
Email:
rebecca.osborn@pentair.com
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
In millions, except per-share data
September 30,
2026
September 30,
2025
September 30,
2026
September 30,
2025
Net sales
$
976.4
$
1,022.0
$
2,945.7
$
3,155.5
Cost of goods sold
581.2
603.4
1,722.1
1,877.0
Gross profit
395.2
418.6
1,223.6
1,278.5
% of net sales
40.5
%
41.0
%
41.5
%
40.5
%
Selling, general and administrative
175.9
162.2
579.6
552.6
% of net sales
18.0
%
15.9
%
19.7
%
17.5
%
Research and development
23.4
24.7
71.6
73.4
% of net sales
2.4
%
2.4
%
2.4
%
2.3
%
Operating income
195.9
231.7
572.4
652.5
% of net sales
20.1
%
22.7
%
19.4
%
20.7
%
Other expense
Loss on sale of business
—
—
—
26.3
Other expense
0.9
0.6
1.6
2.1
Net interest expense
21.7
14.4
61.2
52.0
% of net sales
2.2
%
1.4
%
2.1
%
1.6
%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
173.3
216.7
509.6
572.1
Provision for income taxes
28.2
32.4
75.1
84.4
Effective tax rate
16.3
%
15.0
%
14.7
%
14.8
%
Net income from continuing operations
145.1
184.3
434.5
487.7
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
—
—
11.6
—
Net income
$
145.1
$
184.3
$
446.1
$
487.7
Earnings per ordinary share
Basic
Continuing operations
$
0.91
$
1.13
$
2.70
$
2.97
Discontinued operations
—
—
0.07
—
Basic earnings per ordinary share
$
0.91
$
1.13
$
2.77
$
2.97
Diluted
Continuing operations
$
0.91
$
1.12
$
2.69
$
2.94
Discontinued operations
—
—
0.07
—
Diluted earnings per ordinary share
$
0.91
$
1.12
$
2.76
$
2.94
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic
159.6
163.8
161.0
164.4
Diluted
160.3
165.1
161.8
165.7
Cash dividends paid per ordinary share
$
0.27
$
0.25
$
0.81
$
0.75
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
September 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
In millions
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
74.0
$
101.6
Accounts receivable, net
500.6
673.2
Inventories
655.0
632.6
Other current assets
141.9
134.4
Total current assets
1,371.5
1,541.8
Property, plant and equipment, net
381.1
376.8
Other assets
Goodwill
3,518.6
3,538.1
Intangibles, net
1,025.6
1,073.3
Other non-current assets
368.2
338.8
Total other assets
4,912.4
4,950.2
Total assets
$
6,665.0
$
6,868.8
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
289.6
$
301.5
Employee compensation and benefits
107.2
120.1
Other current liabilities
534.4
537.7
Total current liabilities
931.2
959.3
Other liabilities
Long-term debt
1,484.1
1,638.6
Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits
55.6
58.8
Deferred tax liabilities
44.9
47.5
Other non-current liabilities
289.4
295.4
Total liabilities
2,805.2
2,999.6
Equity
3,859.8
3,869.2
Total liabilities and equity
$
6,665.0
$
6,868.8
(more)
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Nine months ended
In millions
September 30,
2026
September 30,
2025
Operating activities
Net income
$
446.1
$
487.7
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
(11.6)
—
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
(1.1)
(0.8)
Depreciation
44.7
44.7
Amortization
46.5
42.4
Deferred income taxes
2.1
20.8
Loss on sale of business
—
26.3
Share-based compensation
23.6
27.3
Asset impairment and write-offs
—
48.5
Amortization of bridge financing fees
4.9
—
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions
Accounts receivable
169.2
56.7
Inventories
(24.9)
(45.7)
Other current assets
(9.7)
(35.8)
Accounts payable
(8.7)
31.2
Employee compensation and benefits
(11.7)
(9.4)
Other current liabilities
2.7
60.8
Other non-current assets and liabilities
1.6
9.3
Net cash provided by operating activities
673.7
764.0
Investing activities
Capital expenditures
(54.2)
(45.1)
Purchase of investments
—
(18.0)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
0.4
0.1
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
(292.2)
Other
(1.5)
0.9
Net cash used for investing activities
(55.3)
(354.3)
Financing activities
Net repayments of short-term borrowings
—
(9.3)
Net (repayments) borrowings of revolving long-term debt
(77.0)
210.5
Proceeds from long-term debt
500.0
—
Repayments of long-term debt
(575.0)
(269.3)
Debt issuance costs
(8.9)
(2.2)
Payment of contingent consideration
(3.6)
—
Shares issued to employees, net of shares withheld
(9.2)
(2.2)
Repurchases of ordinary shares
(350.0)
(175.0)
Dividends paid
(130.8)
(123.3)
Net cash used for financing activities
(654.5)
(370.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
8.5
(29.2)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
(27.6)
9.7
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
101.6
118.7
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
74.0
$
128.4
(more)
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP Operating Activities Cash Flow to the Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
Three months ended
Three months ended
Three months ended
Nine months ended
In millions
March 31,
2026
June 30,
2026
September 30,
2026
September 30,
2026
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
$
(67.4)
$
571.8
$
169.3
$
673.7
Capital expenditures
(18.5)
(18.9)
(16.8)
(54.2)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
0.2
—
0.2
0.4
Free cash flow
$
(85.7)
$
552.9
$
152.7
$
619.9
Three months ended
Three months ended
Three months ended
Nine months ended
In millions
March 31,
2025
June 30,
2025
September 30,
2025
September 30,
2025
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
$
(38.9)
$
606.6
$
196.3
$
764.0
Capital expenditures
(16.8)
(10.9)
(17.4)
(45.1)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
—
0.1
—
0.1
Free cash flow
$
(55.7)
$
595.8
$
178.9
$
719.0
(more)
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Unaudited)
2026
2025
In millions
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Nine
Months
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Nine
Months
Net sales
Flow
$
258.1
$
263.7
$
262.5
$
784.3
$
232.6
$
250.9
$
251.4
$
734.9
Water Solutions
391.0
422.0
421.9
1,234.9
393.5
444.7
415.9
1,254.1
Pool
387.1
246.6
291.5
925.2
383.9
427.2
354.3
1,165.4
Reportable segment net sales
1,036.2
932.3
975.9
2,944.4
1,010.0
1,122.8
1,021.6
3,154.4
Corporate and other
0.5
0.3
0.5
1.3
0.4
0.3
0.4
1.1
Net sales
$
1,036.7
$
932.6
$
976.4
$
2,945.7
$
1,010.4
$
1,123.1
$
1,022.0
$
3,155.5
Reportable segment income (loss)
Flow
$
61.2
$
69.8
$
68.8
$
199.8
$
50.2
$
54.8
$
59.7
$
164.7
Water Solutions
99.9
126.4
120.9
347.2
94.1
108.5
104.0
306.6
Pool
128.1
57.6
71.7
257.4
126.0
152.7
116.2
394.9
Reportable segment income
289.2
253.8
261.4
804.4
270.3
316.0
279.9
866.2
Corporate and other
(30.1)
(17.2)
(19.4)
(66.7)
(27.8)
(19.3)
(17.3)
(64.4)
Adjusted operating income
$
259.1
$
236.6
$
242.0
$
737.7
$
242.5
$
296.7
$
262.6
$
801.8
Return on sales
Flow
23.7
%
26.5
%
26.2
%
25.5
%
21.6
%
21.8
%
23.7
%
22.4
%
Water Solutions
25.5
%
30.0
%
28.7
%
28.1
%
23.9
%
24.4
%
25.0
%
24.4
%
Pool
33.1
%
23.4
%
24.6
%
27.8
%
32.8
%
35.7
%
32.8
%
33.9
%
Adjusted return on sales
25.0
%
25.4
%
24.8
%
25.0
%
24.0
%
26.4
%
25.7
%
25.4
%
(more)
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Year Ending December 31, 2026
Excluding the Effect of Adjustments (Unaudited)
Actual
Forecast
In millions, except per-share data
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales
$
1,036.7
$
932.6
$
976.4
approx
Up 7% - 9%
approx
Down 3%
Operating income
210.0
166.5
195.9
approx
Up 16%
approx
Down 6%
Return on sales
20.3
%
17.9
%
20.1
%
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other
21.4
36.4
11.4
approx
$
—
approx
$
69
Transformation costs
11.5
17.5
16.1
approx
—
approx
45
Intangible amortization
(1)
15.7
15.7
15.1
approx
15
approx
62
Deal-related costs and expenses
—
—
3.4
approx
—
approx
3
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
0.5
0.5
0.1
approx
1
approx
2
Adjusted operating income
259.1
236.6
242.0
approx
Up 1%
approx
Down 6%
Adjusted return on sales
25.0
%
25.4
%
24.8
%
Net income from continuing operations—as reported
160.8
128.6
145.1
approx
$
171
approx
$
605
Amortization of bridge financing fees
—
—
4.9
approx
—
approx
5
Adjustments to operating income
48.6
69.6
46.0
approx
15
approx
179
Income tax adjustments
(10.4)
(13.2)
(6.5)
approx
(2)
approx
(32)
Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted
$
199.0
$
185.0
$
189.5
approx
$
184
approx
$
757
Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported
$
0.98
$
0.80
$
0.91
approx
$
1.07
approx
$
3.76
Adjustments
0.24
0.34
0.27
approx
0.08
approx
0.94
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted
$
1.22
$
1.14
$
1.18
approx
$
1.15
approx
$
4.70
(1)
Forecasted intangible amortization does not include the impact of the Taco acquisition on October 1, 2026 as the initial accounting and preliminary purchase price allocation for the acquisition is incomplete.
(more)
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Year Ended December 31, 2025
Excluding the Effect of Adjustments (Unaudited)
In millions, except per-share data
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales
$
1,010.4
$
1,123.1
$
1,022.0
$
1,020.5
$
4,176.0
Operating income
203.1
217.7
231.7
205.0
857.5
Return on sales
20.1
%
19.4
%
22.7
%
20.1
%
20.5
%
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other
10.5
10.4
0.2
10.2
31.3
Transformation costs
9.1
12.5
10.8
8.4
40.8
Intangible amortization
14.2
14.3
13.9
15.7
58.1
Legal accrual adjustments and settlements
—
—
—
11.6
11.6
Asset impairment and write-offs
5.2
41.8
1.5
0.6
49.1
Deal-related costs and expenses
—
—
4.1
—
4.1
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
0.4
—
0.4
0.2
1.0
Adjusted operating income
242.5
296.7
262.6
251.7
1,053.5
Adjusted return on sales
24.0
%
26.4
%
25.7
%
24.7
%
25.2
%
Net income from continuing operations—as reported
154.9
148.5
184.3
161.8
649.5
Loss on sale of business
—
26.3
—
—
26.3
Pension and other post retirement mark-to-market loss
—
—
—
2.4
2.4
Adjustments to operating income
39.0
79.0
30.5
46.5
195.0
Income tax adjustments
(9.7)
(23.3)
(9.5)
(16.0)
(58.5)
Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted
$
184.2
$
230.5
$
205.3
$
194.7
$
814.7
Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported
$
0.93
$
0.90
$
1.12
$
0.98
$
3.93
Adjustments
0.18
0.49
0.12
0.20
0.99
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted
$
1.11
$
1.39
$
1.24
$
1.18
$
4.92
(more)
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Core Net Sales Growth by Reportable Segment
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
Q3 Net Sales Growth
Core
Currency
Acq. / Div.
Total
Total Pentair
(5.5)
%
—
%
1.0
%
(4.5)
%
Flow
1.0
%
(0.5)
%
3.9
%
4.4
%
Water Solutions
1.2
%
0.2
%
—
%
1.4
%
Pool
(17.8)
%
0.1
%
—
%
(17.7)
%
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 27, 2026
Pentair plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ireland
001-11625
98-1141328
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission
File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Regal House
,
70 London Road
,
Twickenham, London
,
TW13QS
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
44
-
74
-
9421-6154
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.01 per share
PNR
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
☐
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
¨
ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 27, 2026, Pentair plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of 2026 and a conference call in connection therewith. A copy of the release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
This press release refers to certain non-generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures (core sales, adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and free cash flow) and a reconciliation of those non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding financial measures contained in the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The 2026 adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (“EPS”) include equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries and eliminate intangible amortization, costs of certain restructuring, transformation and other activities, deal-related costs and expenses, amortization of bridge financing fees and certain tax items. The 2025 adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS include equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries and eliminate intangible amortization, costs of certain restructuring, transformation and other activities, certain legal accrual adjustments and settlements, asset impairment and write-offs, loss on sale of business, deal-related costs and expenses, pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market loss and certain tax items.
We use the term “core sales” to refer to GAAP net sales from continuing operations excluding (1) the impact of currency translation and (2) the impact of net sales from acquired businesses recorded prior to the first anniversary of the acquisition, excluding the excess over prior year net sales of the acquired business less the net sales attributable to discontinued or divested businesses/product lines not considered discontinued operations (“acquisition sales”). The portion of GAAP net sales attributable to currency translation is calculated as the difference between (a) the period-to-period change in net sales (excluding acquisition sales) and (b) the period-to-period change in net sales (excluding acquisition sales) after applying current period foreign exchange rates to the prior year period. We use the term “core sales growth” to refer to the measure of comparing current period core net sales with the corresponding period of the prior year.
Management utilizes these adjusted financial measures to assess the run-rate of its continuing operations against those of prior periods without the distortion of these factors. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures will be useful to investors as well to assess the continuing strength of the Company’s underlying operations. In addition, adjusted EPS is used as a criterion to measure and pay long-term incentive compensation and adjusted operating income is used as a criterion to measure and pay annual incentive compensation. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The Company uses free cash flow to assess its cash flow performance. The Company believes free cash flow is an important measure of liquidity because it provides the Company and its investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available to pay dividends, repurchase shares and repay debt. In addition, free cash flow is used as a criterion to measure and pay annual incentive compensation. The Company’s measure of free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)
Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired
Not applicable.
(b)
Pro Forma Financial Information
Not applicable.
(c)
Shell Company Transactions
Not applicable.
(d)
Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Description
99.1
Pentair plc press release dated October 27, 2026 announcing earnings for the third quarter of 2026
104
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on October 27, 2026.
PENTAIR PLC
Registrant
By
/s/ Robert P. Fishman
Robert P. Fishman
Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
By
/s/ Jennifer M. Hensley
Jennifer M. Hensley
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
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EX-99.1
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Exhibit 99.1
News Release
Pentair Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
•
Sales of $976 million
•
Operating income was $196 million with ROS of 20.1 percent; 24.8 percent on an adjusted basis
•
GAAP EPS was $0.91 and adjusted EPS was $1.18
•
The Company’s results include approximately $8 million of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) refunds during the quarter
•
The Company updates its full year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to approximately $3.76, and reaffirms its previous full year adjusted EPS midpoint of approximately $4.70
Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures are in the attached financial tables.
LONDON, United Kingdom — October 27, 2026 — Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR), a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource, today announced third quarter 2026 sales of $976 million. Sales were down 4 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 5 percent in the third quarter. Third quarter 2026 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $0.91 compared to $1.12 in the third quarter of 2025, a 19 percent decrease. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported third quarter 2026 EPS of $1.18 compared to $1.24 in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a 5 percent decrease. Adjusted operating income, reportable segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.
John L. Stauch, Pentair’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We delivered solid third-quarter results across sales, income and EPS. Our teams executed well during the quarter and responded with focus and urgency following a challenging second quarter in our Pool segment. We continue to make progress across our key priorities, while maintaining our commitment to serving customers, driving productivity and managing the business with discipline. We are encouraged by our performance and believe the actions we are taking are strengthening Pentair and positioning us for significant growth in 2027. We remain focused on finishing the year strong, delivering on our commitments and creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Third quarter 2026 operating income was $196 million, down 15 percent compared to operating income for the third quarter of 2025, and return on sales (“ROS”) was 20.1 percent, a decrease of 260 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis, the Company had adjusted operating income of $242 million for the third quarter of 2026, down 8 percent compared to adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2025, and ROS was 24.8 percent, a decrease of 90 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025.
Flow sales were up 4 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 1 percent in the third quarter. Reportable segment income of $69 million was up 15 percent compared to the third quarter of 2025, and ROS was 26.2 percent, an increase of 250 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025.
Water Solutions sales were up 1 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 1 percent in the third quarter. Reportable segment income of $121 million was up 16 percent compared to the third quarter of 2025, and ROS was 28.7 percent, an increase of 370 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025.
Pool sales were down 18 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 18 percent in the third quarter. Reportable segment income of $72 million was down 38 percent compared to the third quarter of 2025, and ROS was 24.6 percent, a decrease of 820 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2025. Third quarter Pool performance reflected the completion of the inventory realignment with our major channel partners.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $169 million for the quarter compared to $196 million in the third quarter of 2025. Free cash flow for the quarter was $153 million compared to $179 million in the third quarter of 2025.
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SHAREHOLDER RETURNS
Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.27 per share in the third quarter of 2026. In addition, Pentair previously announced on September 21, 2026 that it will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on November 6, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2026. This year marks the 50th consecutive year that Pentair has increased its dividend.
OUTLOOK
Mr. Stauch concluded, “Our solid third-quarter performance increases our confidence in the full-year outlook and enables us to reaffirm the midpoint of our previous guidance range. We remain focused on disciplined execution and building on this momentum as we deliver a strong finish to the year and position ourselves for robust growth in 2027.”
The Company updates its estimated 2026 GAAP EPS from continuing operations to approximately $3.76, and reaffirms the midpoint of its previous guide and expects full year adjusted EPS of approximately $4.70. The Company also updates guidance of its estimated full year 2026 sales to be down approximately 3 percent on a reported basis. The Company’s full year 2026 guidance includes the right-sizing of channel inventory in preparation for the 2027 pool season and the acquisition of Taco Group Holdings (“Taco”).
In addition, the Company introduces estimated fourth quarter 2026 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance of approximately $1.07 and adjusted EPS of approximately $1.15. The Company expects fourth quarter sales to be up approximately 7 percent to 9 percent on a reported basis compared to the fourth quarter of 2025.
EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
Pentair President and Chief Executive Officer John L. Stauch, outgoing Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert P. Fishman and incoming Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert W. Hau will discuss the Company’s third quarter 2026 results on a conference call with investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern today. A live audio webcast of the call, along with the related presentation, can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website,
www.pentair.com
, shortly before the call begins.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attachments to this release and in the presentations, each of which can be found on Pentair’s website. The webcast and presentations will be archived at the Company’s website following the conclusion of the event.
SEGMENT REORGANIZATION
Effective January 1, 2026, we reorganized the composition of our Flow and Water Solutions reportable segments to reflect how we are managing our business. As a result of this reorganization, our legacy residential and irrigation flow business moved from our Flow segment into our Water Solutions segment. The Pool segment remains unchanged. The applicable prior period amounts related to this change have been retrospectively reclassified to conform to the new composition. These changes have no impact on the Company’s historical consolidated financial performance or results of operations.
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CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains statements that we believe to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “targets,” “plans,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “positioned,” “strategy,” or “future” or words, phrases, or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the overall global economic and business conditions impacting our business, including the strength of housing and related markets and conditions relating to international hostilities; supply, demand, logistics, competition and pricing pressures related to and in the markets we serve; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans, cost reduction initiatives and Transformation Program; the impact of raw material, logistics and labor costs and other inflation; volatility in currency exchange rates and interest rates; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the Taco acquisition; risks associated with operating foreign businesses; the impact of seasonality of sales and weather conditions; our ability to comply with laws and regulations; the impact of changes in laws, regulations and administrative policy, including those that limit U.S. or foreign tax benefits or impact trade agreements and tariffs; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating and sustainability goals and targets. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. All forward-looking statements, including all financial forecasts, speak only as of the date of this release. Pentair assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this release.
ABOUT PENTAIR PLC
At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is
a core large cap value S&P 500 equity stock fo
cused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.
Pentair had revenue in 2025 of approximately $4.2 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 9,000 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit
www.pentair.com
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PENTAIR CONTACTS
Jeff Thompson
Rebecca Osborn
Vice President, Investor Relations
Vice President, Communications
Direct: 763-656-5575
Direct: 763-656-5589
Email:
jeff.thompson@pentair.com
Email:
rebecca.osborn@pentair.com
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
In millions, except per-share data
September 30,
2026
September 30,
2025
September 30,
2026
September 30,
2025
Net sales
$
976.4
$
1,022.0
$
2,945.7
$
3,155.5
Cost of goods sold
581.2
603.4
1,722.1
1,877.0
Gross profit
395.2
418.6
1,223.6
1,278.5
% of net sales
40.5
%
41.0
%
41.5
%
40.5
%
Selling, general and administrative
175.9
162.2
579.6
552.6
% of net sales
18.0
%
15.9
%
19.7
%
17.5
%
Research and development
23.4
24.7
71.6
73.4
% of net sales
2.4
%
2.4
%
2.4
%
2.3
%
Operating income
195.9
231.7
572.4
652.5
% of net sales
20.1
%
22.7
%
19.4
%
20.7
%
Other expense
Loss on sale of business
—
—
—
26.3
Other expense
0.9
0.6
1.6
2.1
Net interest expense
21.7
14.4
61.2
52.0
% of net sales
2.2
%
1.4
%
2.1
%
1.6
%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
173.3
216.7
509.6
572.1
Provision for income taxes
28.2
32.4
75.1
84.4
Effective tax rate
16.3
%
15.0
%
14.7
%
14.8
%
Net income from continuing operations
145.1
184.3
434.5
487.7
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
—
—
11.6
—
Net income
$
145.1
$
184.3
$
446.1
$
487.7
Earnings per ordinary share
Basic
Continuing operations
$
0.91
$
1.13
$
2.70
$
2.97
Discontinued operations
—
—
0.07
—
Basic earnings per ordinary share
$
0.91
$
1.13
$
2.77
$
2.97
Diluted
Continuing operations
$
0.91
$
1.12
$
2.69
$
2.94
Discontinued operations
—
—
0.07
—
Diluted earnings per ordinary share
$
0.91
$
1.12
$
2.76
$
2.94
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic
159.6
163.8
161.0
164.4
Diluted
160.3
165.1
161.8
165.7
Cash dividends paid per ordinary share
$
0.27
$
0.25
$
0.81
$
0.75
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
September 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
In millions
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
74.0
$
101.6
Accounts receivable, net
500.6
673.2
Inventories
655.0
632.6
Other current assets
141.9
134.4
Total current assets
1,371.5
1,541.8
Property, plant and equipment, net
381.1
376.8
Other assets
Goodwill
3,518.6
3,538.1
Intangibles, net
1,025.6
1,073.3
Other non-current assets
368.2
338.8
Total other assets
4,912.4
4,950.2
Total assets
$
6,665.0
$
6,868.8
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
289.6
$
301.5
Employee compensation and benefits
107.2
120.1
Other current liabilities
534.4
537.7
Total current liabilities
931.2
959.3
Other liabilities
Long-term debt
1,484.1
1,638.6
Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits
55.6
58.8
Deferred tax liabilities
44.9
47.5
Other non-current liabilities
289.4
295.4
Total liabilities
2,805.2
2,999.6
Equity
3,859.8
3,869.2
Total liabilities and equity
$
6,665.0
$
6,868.8
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Nine months ended
In millions
September 30,
2026
September 30,
2025
Operating activities
Net income
$
446.1
$
487.7
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
(11.6)
—
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
(1.1)
(0.8)
Depreciation
44.7
44.7
Amortization
46.5
42.4
Deferred income taxes
2.1
20.8
Loss on sale of business
—
26.3
Share-based compensation
23.6
27.3
Asset impairment and write-offs
—
48.5
Amortization of bridge financing fees
4.9
—
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions
Accounts receivable
169.2
56.7
Inventories
(24.9)
(45.7)
Other current assets
(9.7)
(35.8)
Accounts payable
(8.7)
31.2
Employee compensation and benefits
(11.7)
(9.4)
Other current liabilities
2.7
60.8
Other non-current assets and liabilities
1.6
9.3
Net cash provided by operating activities
673.7
764.0
Investing activities
Capital expenditures
(54.2)
(45.1)
Purchase of investments
—
(18.0)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
0.4
0.1
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
(292.2)
Other
(1.5)
0.9
Net cash used for investing activities
(55.3)
(354.3)
Financing activities
Net repayments of short-term borrowings
—
(9.3)
Net (repayments) borrowings of revolving long-term debt
(77.0)
210.5
Proceeds from long-term debt
500.0
—
Repayments of long-term debt
(575.0)
(269.3)
Debt issuance costs
(8.9)
(2.2)
Payment of contingent consideration
(3.6)
—
Shares issued to employees, net of shares withheld
(9.2)
(2.2)
Repurchases of ordinary shares
(350.0)
(175.0)
Dividends paid
(130.8)
(123.3)
Net cash used for financing activities
(654.5)
(370.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
8.5
(29.2)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
(27.6)
9.7
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
101.6
118.7
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
74.0
$
128.4
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP Operating Activities Cash Flow to the Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
Three months ended
Three months ended
Three months ended
Nine months ended
In millions
March 31,
2026
June 30,
2026
September 30,
2026
September 30,
2026
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
$
(67.4)
$
571.8
$
169.3
$
673.7
Capital expenditures
(18.5)
(18.9)
(16.8)
(54.2)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
0.2
—
0.2
0.4
Free cash flow
$
(85.7)
$
552.9
$
152.7
$
619.9
Three months ended
Three months ended
Three months ended
Nine months ended
In millions
March 31,
2025
June 30,
2025
September 30,
2025
September 30,
2025
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
$
(38.9)
$
606.6
$
196.3
$
764.0
Capital expenditures
(16.8)
(10.9)
(17.4)
(45.1)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
—
0.1
—
0.1
Free cash flow
$
(55.7)
$
595.8
$
178.9
$
719.0
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Unaudited)
2026
2025
In millions
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Nine
Months
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Nine
Months
Net sales
Flow
$
258.1
$
263.7
$
262.5
$
784.3
$
232.6
$
250.9
$
251.4
$
734.9
Water Solutions
391.0
422.0
421.9
1,234.9
393.5
444.7
415.9
1,254.1
Pool
387.1
246.6
291.5
925.2
383.9
427.2
354.3
1,165.4
Reportable segment net sales
1,036.2
932.3
975.9
2,944.4
1,010.0
1,122.8
1,021.6
3,154.4
Corporate and other
0.5
0.3
0.5
1.3
0.4
0.3
0.4
1.1
Net sales
$
1,036.7
$
932.6
$
976.4
$
2,945.7
$
1,010.4
$
1,123.1
$
1,022.0
$
3,155.5
Reportable segment income (loss)
Flow
$
61.2
$
69.8
$
68.8
$
199.8
$
50.2
$
54.8
$
59.7
$
164.7
Water Solutions
99.9
126.4
120.9
347.2
94.1
108.5
104.0
306.6
Pool
128.1
57.6
71.7
257.4
126.0
152.7
116.2
394.9
Reportable segment income
289.2
253.8
261.4
804.4
270.3
316.0
279.9
866.2
Corporate and other
(30.1)
(17.2)
(19.4)
(66.7)
(27.8)
(19.3)
(17.3)
(64.4)
Adjusted operating income
$
259.1
$
236.6
$
242.0
$
737.7
$
242.5
$
296.7
$
262.6
$
801.8
Return on sales
Flow
23.7
%
26.5
%
26.2
%
25.5
%
21.6
%
21.8
%
23.7
%
22.4
%
Water Solutions
25.5
%
30.0
%
28.7
%
28.1
%
23.9
%
24.4
%
25.0
%
24.4
%
Pool
33.1
%
23.4
%
24.6
%
27.8
%
32.8
%
35.7
%
32.8
%
33.9
%
Adjusted return on sales
25.0
%
25.4
%
24.8
%
25.0
%
24.0
%
26.4
%
25.7
%
25.4
%
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Year Ending December 31, 2026
Excluding the Effect of Adjustments (Unaudited)
Actual
Forecast
In millions, except per-share data
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales
$
1,036.7
$
932.6
$
976.4
approx
Up 7% - 9%
approx
Down 3%
Operating income
210.0
166.5
195.9
approx
Up 16%
approx
Down 6%
Return on sales
20.3
%
17.9
%
20.1
%
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other
21.4
36.4
11.4
approx
$
—
approx
$
69
Transformation costs
11.5
17.5
16.1
approx
—
approx
45
Intangible amortization
(1)
15.7
15.7
15.1
approx
15
approx
62
Deal-related costs and expenses
—
—
3.4
approx
—
approx
3
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
0.5
0.5
0.1
approx
1
approx
2
Adjusted operating income
259.1
236.6
242.0
approx
Up 1%
approx
Down 6%
Adjusted return on sales
25.0
%
25.4
%
24.8
%
Net income from continuing operations—as reported
160.8
128.6
145.1
approx
$
171
approx
$
605
Amortization of bridge financing fees
—
—
4.9
approx
—
approx
5
Adjustments to operating income
48.6
69.6
46.0
approx
15
approx
179
Income tax adjustments
(10.4)
(13.2)
(6.5)
approx
(2)
approx
(32)
Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted
$
199.0
$
185.0
$
189.5
approx
$
184
approx
$
757
Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported
$
0.98
$
0.80
$
0.91
approx
$
1.07
approx
$
3.76
Adjustments
0.24
0.34
0.27
approx
0.08
approx
0.94
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted
$
1.22
$
1.14
$
1.18
approx
$
1.15
approx
$
4.70
(1)
Forecasted intangible amortization does not include the impact of the Taco acquisition on October 1, 2026 as the initial accounting and preliminary purchase price allocation for the acquisition is incomplete.
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Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Year Ended December 31, 2025
Excluding the Effect of Adjustments (Unaudited)
In millions, except per-share data
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Full
Year
Net sales
$
1,010.4
$
1,123.1
$
1,022.0
$
1,020.5
$
4,176.0
Operating income
203.1
217.7
231.7
205.0
857.5
Return on sales
20.1
%
19.4
%
22.7
%
20.1
%
20.5
%
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other
10.5
10.4
0.2
10.2
31.3
Transformation costs
9.1
12.5
10.8
8.4
40.8
Intangible amortization
14.2
14.3
13.9
15.7
58.1
Legal accrual adjustments and settlements
—
—
—
11.6
11.6
Asset impairment and write-offs
5.2
41.8
1.5
0.6
49.1
Deal-related costs and expenses
—
—
4.1
—
4.1
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
0.4
—
0.4
0.2
1.0
Adjusted operating income
242.5
296.7
262.6
251.7
1,053.5
Adjusted return on sales
24.0
%
26.4
%
25.7
%
24.7
%
25.2
%
Net income from continuing operations—as reported
154.9
148.5
184.3
161.8
649.5
Loss on sale of business
—
26.3
—
—
26.3
Pension and other post retirement mark-to-market loss
—
—
—
2.4
2.4
Adjustments to operating income
39.0
79.0
30.5
46.5
195.0
Income tax adjustments
(9.7)
(23.3)
(9.5)
(16.0)
(58.5)
Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted
$
184.2
$
230.5
$
205.3
$
194.7
$
814.7
Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported
$
0.93
$
0.90
$
1.12
$
0.98
$
3.93
Adjustments
0.18
0.49
0.12
0.20
0.99
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted
$
1.11
$
1.39
$
1.24
$
1.18
$
4.92
(more)
11
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Core Net Sales Growth by Reportable Segment
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
Q3 Net Sales Growth
Core
Currency
Acq. / Div.
Total
Total Pentair
(5.5)
%
—
%
1.0
%
(4.5)
%
Flow
1.0
%
(0.5)
%
3.9
%
4.4
%
Water Solutions
1.2
%
0.2
%
—
%
1.4
%
Pool
(17.8)
%
0.1
%
—
%
(17.7)
%
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