Pentair plcNYSE: PNR
Industrials · Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
$79.32
-1.72%
Vol: 1.4M
Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
CEO Jerome Pedretti exits Pool segment; Q1 beats on margins and guidance raised
Pentair CEO Jerome Pedretti departing Pool effective July 1, with De'Mon Wiggins assuming expanded role over Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool. Q1 2026 earnings of $1.05 beat estimates of $0.93; sales of $1,037M up 2.6% YoY. Adjusted EPS guidance narrowed to $5.30-$5.40 (midpoint +9% YoY), with 25% ROS achieved for 16 consecutive quarters. Company achieved Dividend King status (50 years dividend increases). Bear risk: pool channel destocking may pressure Q2.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30Pentair Reports Strong Q1 2026, Raises 2026 Guidance, Leadership Transition AnnouncedMixed▶
Pentair reported Q1 2026 sales of $1.037 billion (+3% YoY) with ROS expansion to 25% (16 consecutive quarters of margin expansion). Adjusted EPS rose double digits to $1.22. Company raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance range to $5.30-$5.40 (raising low end by $0.05), representing 9% YoY growth. CEO of Pentair Pool Jerome Pedretti departs July 1; De'Mon Wiggins assumes expanded role. Board chair David Jones retires May 5, succeeded by T. Michael Glenn. BofA analyst cut price target to $88 from $100 with Underperform rating.
Apr 16Pentair raised Q1 EPS guidance to $1.15-$1.18; 50th consecutive year of dividend increasePositive▶
Pentair announced quarterly dividend of $0.27 on April 23, marking the 50th consecutive year of dividend increases. Q1 2026 results to be reported April 28 with adjusted EPS guidance of $1.15-$1.18 reflecting 4-6% growth. Sales expected to grow 1-2% in Q1. Stifel lowered price target to $110 from $126 on April 14. Analyst average rating is Buy with price target of $116.62, representing 30.51% upside.
Apr 15Pentair raised Q1 2026 earnings guidance; Stifel maintained Buy but lowered PT to $110 on April 14; Q1 earnings April 28.Positive▶
Pentair plc reported Q4 2025 sales of $1,021M (+5% YoY) with full-year 2025 sales at $4.2B (+2% YoY), exceeding expectations. Q1 2026 earnings are expected April 28. Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintained Buy rating on April 14 while lowering price target to $110. Consensus among 14 analysts is Buy with $116.62 average 12-month target, implying 30.51% upside potential.
Apr 14Pentair lowered by Citigroup to $112 price target from $120; CFRA maintains 4-star Buy rating with $130 target; Q1 earnings April 21.Positive▶
Pentair will release Q1 2026 earnings on April 21 before market open. Citigroup cut price target from $120 to $112 on April 13 while maintaining Buy rating. CFRA rates PNR as 4-star Buy with $130 target. Wall Street shows bullish consensus with 13 Buy, 6 Hold, 1 Sell rating. Declared quarterly dividend of $0.27 (50th consecutive year increase).
Apr 13Pentair announces 50th consecutive year of dividend increases with 8% hike to $0.27 quarterly payment.Positive▶
Pentair announced an 8% increase to its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.27 per share, marking the 50th consecutive year of annual dividend raises. The company also authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program effective immediately and expiring December 31, 2028.
Apr 10Pentair announces $0.27 quarterly dividend; achieves 50 consecutive years of dividend increases despite sector pressures.Neutral▶
Pentair plc declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable May 1, 2026, marking the 50th consecutive year of dividend increases. Q1 2026 guidance set at 1.150-1.180 EPS. Stock trading at $103.06 with analyst consensus Buy rating and average target of $116.62 (30.51% upside). Earnings date April 28, 2026.
Apr 9Pentair raises quarterly dividend 8% to $0.27, authorizes $1B share repurchasePositive▶
Pentair announced 8% increase to quarterly dividend to $0.27 per share, marking 50th consecutive year of dividend increases. Board authorized new $1 billion share repurchase program. Company reported Q4 2025 sales of $1,021 million (+5% YoY) with full-year 2025 revenue of approximately $4.2 billion. Guidance for 2026 projects 3-4% sales growth with mid-single-digit organic growth and margin expansion to over 28% through 2028. Executive changes include Bob Fishman's departure as CFO (effective March 1) with Nick Brazis assuming role, and Heather Hausmann elevated to Chief Information Officer. Analysts rate PNR as Buy with $116.62 price target (+30.51% upside).
Apr 8Pentair Announces 50th Consecutive Dividend Increase; FY2025 Sales Up 2%Positive▶
Pentair announced regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on May 1, marking 50th consecutive year of dividend increases. Q4 2025 sales reached $1.021B (up 5%), with full-year 2025 sales of $4.2B (up 2%). Completed Hydra-Stop acquisition, expected to generate ~$50M revenue in 2025 with 30% return on sales. Analyst consensus Buy with $116.62 price target, 30.51% upside.
Apr 7No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Apr 6Pentair announced 50th consecutive dividend increase and Hydra-Stop acquisition.Positive▶
Pentair announced 50th consecutive year of dividend increases, $0.27/share payable May 1. Completed Hydra-Stop acquisition (water utility valves). David Jones retiring as Chairman. FY 2025 sales $4.2B (+2%), Q4 sales $1.021B (+5%). Avg Buy PT $116.62.
Apr 3Pentair announces 50th consecutive annual dividend increase and $0.27 quarterly payment.Positive▶
Pentair plc announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable May 1, 2026, marking the 50th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company hosted an Investor Day on March 4, 2026 in New York City. Recent earnings showed sales up 1.5% and net income up 25%.
Apr 2Pentair reports record FY2025 sales $4.2B (+2%), posts Q4 sales $1.021B (+5%); announces 2026 investor day strategy.Positive▶
Pentair delivered FY2025 sales $4.2B (+2%) with record Q4 2025 sales $1.021B (+5%) and operating income up 5% to $205M (20.1% ROS). Company hosted 2026 investor day (March 4) unveiling updated long-term strategy and new 3-year targets. David A. Jones retiring as Chair after 20+ years Board. Dividend $0.27 with Jan 23 ex-date. 14 analysts avg Buy, PT $116.62 (+30.51%).
Apr 1Pentair announces 50th consecutive dividend increase and quarterly payout of $0.27 per share.Positive▶
Pentair announced quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, marking 50th consecutive year of dividend increases. Q4 2025 sales reached $1,021M (+5% YoY). Completed acquisition of Hydra-Stop expected to generate ~$50M annual revenue.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNRPENTAIR | $79.32 | -1.72% | -6.7% | 13.9x | 1.24 | $13.0B |
| PHPARKER | $882.03 | -3.01% | -0.3% | 26.7x | 1.25 | $114.8B |
| ITWILLINOIS | $255.35 | -1.03% | -0.2% | 21.3x | 1.15 | $74.4B |
| GWWWW | $1,149.37 | -1.03% | +4.0% | 23.9x | 1.09 | $55.0B |
| IRINGERSOLL | $77.72 | -2.68% | +1.5% | 20.7x | 1.33 | $31.3B |
| DOVDOVER | $225.78 | -0.28% | +9.1% | 19.5x | 1.25 | $30.5B |
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