London-based Pentair plc (PNR) provides various water solutions in the United States and internationally. With a market cap of $16.9 billion, the company operates through three segments: Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool. The company is set to unveil its second-quarter results on Tuesday, July 22.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect PNR to report non-GAAP earnings of $1.33 per share, up 9% from the profit of $1.22 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. Additionally, the company has surpassed the Street’s bottom-line projections in each of the past four quarters, which is impressive.
For the current year, its earnings are expected to come in at $4.75 per share, up 9.7% from $4.33 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. Moreover, in fiscal 2026, its earnings are expected to rise 10.1% year-over-year to $5.23 per share.
PNR stock has surged 41.2% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 22.8% surge and the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 13.2% uptick during the same time frame.
Pentair’s stock grew 9.2% following the release of its Q1 2025 results on Apr. 22. The company reported sales of $1 billion, down marginally year-over-year, mainly caused by declines in its Water Solutions and Flow segments. However, its adjusted EPS rose 18.1% from the prior-year quarter to $1.11, surpassing consensus estimates by 9.9%.
The consensus opinion on PNR is highly optimistic, with a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Of the 19 analysts covering the stock, opinions include 13 “Strong Buys,” one “Moderate Buy,” and five “Holds.” Its mean price target of $107.56 suggests a 2.4% upside potential from current price levels.
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