Pentair plc.NYSE: PNR

Pentair Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

· Issued by Pentair plc. via Business Wire

Summary by 6ix AI

Pentair, a maker of water products for homes, businesses and industry, reported third quarter 2026 sales of $976 million, down 4 percent from a year earlier. Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations were $0.91, down 19 percent from $1.12 in the third quarter of 2025. Sales in the Pool segment fell 18 percent.

Key details

  • Adjusted earnings per share, which excludes items such as restructuring and transformation costs, were $1.18 for the third quarter of 2026, down 5 percent from $1.24 a year earlier. Core sales, which exclude currency effects, acquisitions and divestitures, declined 5 percent. Free cash flow was $153 million in the third quarter of 2026, compared with $179 million in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Pool segment income fell 38 percent to $72 million. Pentair says Pool performance reflected the completion of the inventory realignment with its major channel partners. Flow sales rose 4 percent, with segment income of $69 million, and Water Solutions sales rose 1 percent, with segment income of $121 million.
  • For full year 2026, Pentair now estimates earnings per share from continuing operations of approximately $3.76, adjusted earnings per share of approximately $4.70 and reported sales down approximately 3 percent. This guidance includes the acquisition of Taco Group Holdings, which took place on October 1, 2026.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2026, Pentair expects earnings per share from continuing operations of approximately $1.07, adjusted earnings per share of approximately $1.15, and reported sales up approximately 7 percent to 9 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Pentair will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on November 6, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 23, 2026. Robert W. Hau is the incoming Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Interim Chief Financial Officer Robert P. Fishman.

What’s still pending

  • The full year and fourth quarter 2026 figures are company estimates and expectations.

6ix AI wrote this summary from the release below and checked it against the release.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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.

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.

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 focused 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.

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

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

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

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

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

%

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.

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Year Ending 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

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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