Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries... Show more
Pentair plc is a diversified water-technology company that helps move, improve, and enjoy water across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company operates through three reportable segments: Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool. Its portfolio includes pumps, filtration, water treatment, and pool equipment such as pumps, heaters, filters, and automation systems. Pentair generated revenue of approximately $4.2 billion in 2025, employs roughly 9,750 people, serves customers in more than 150 countries, and is a member of the S&P 500. Investors follow the stock for its leadership positions in water and pool markets, strong brands, and a disciplined productivity and capital-allocation program.
Over the last 30 days, PNR rose roughly 16%, climbing from about $53.66 to around $62.22. The advance was not gradual: the stock traded in a narrow range for most of the period before surging approximately 13% in a single session on October 27, 2026, following the release of third-quarter results.
The trailing quarter tells a more volatile story. PNR reached a high near $70 in early August, then declined about 25% to a multi-month low near $52 in early-to-mid October. The post-earnings rally lifted the shares back to roughly $62, leaving the stock still about 11% below its early-August peak despite the sharp rebound. Over the prior 12 months, the stock has declined significantly, reflecting the sustained pressure that preceded the latest recovery.
The dominant catalyst was the company's third-quarter earnings report, released on October 27, 2026. Pentair reported adjusted earnings of $1.18 per share, above the consensus estimate of about $1.08, and revenue of $976 million, above expectations near $965 million. Revenue declined 4.5% year over year, but the beat and management's reaffirmed full-year outlook outweighed the top-line decline in investor sentiment.
Several supporting developments reinforced the move. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance midpoint of approximately $4.70 and introduced fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of about $1.15. Management indicated that the Pool segment's channel-inventory destocking was essentially complete, and the segment's sales decline of roughly 18% came in better than feared. The company also completed its acquisition of Taco Group Holdings on October 1, 2026, extending its portfolio into hydronic solutions and increasing exposure to HVAC and data-center infrastructure. The appointment of a new Pool segment CEO, Josh Cowley, rounded out the updates investors received alongside earnings.
The quarterly decline that preceded the earnings rebound was driven largely by a reset in the Pool segment, where the company moved to reduce elevated channel inventory. This deliberate destocking produced weak reported Pool sales and pressured segment profitability, contributing to a challenging second quarter and subdued expectations heading into the third quarter. Broader headwinds included soft residential pool demand, delayed spending in food-and-beverage end markets, and macroeconomic uncertainty around interest rates and housing activity. Investor sentiment also reflected a prolonged drawdown in the shares, which had fallen sharply over the preceding year before the October rally.
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Looking ahead, the most important near-term catalysts are Pentair's fourth-quarter results and its 2027 guidance, which management has said will be provided on the early-2027 earnings call. Investors will monitor whether Pool sell-through of roughly $1.45 billion holds up and whether channel inventory remains steady into 2027. The integration of Taco Group Holdings and its contribution to adjusted earnings in 2027 will also be a key focus, as will demand trends in residential, commercial, and industrial water markets. Macroeconomic factors including interest rates, housing activity, and food-and-beverage and industrial capital spending remain important. The company noted it received tariff refunds year to date but does not expect further refunds in the fourth quarter, a factor that may affect near-term comparisons. These considerations are informational and do not constitute investment advice.
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PNR saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on October 21, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 80 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In 51 of the 80 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at 64%.
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where PNR's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 20 of 35 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 57%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for PNR just turned positive on October 01, 2026. Looking at past instances where PNR's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 29 of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 63%.
Following a +5.13% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PNR advanced for three days, in 168 of 299 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 56%.
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PNR declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 65%.
PNR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 22, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for PNR entered a downward trend on October 19, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 51 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 53 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.351) is normal, around the industry mean (3.933). P/E Ratio (13.771) is within average values for comparable stocks, (37.557). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.848) is also within normal values, averaging (1.879). Dividend Yield (0.020) settles around the average of (0.030) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.305) is also within normal values, averaging (186.943).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. PNR’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 89 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. PNR’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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