Pentair (PNR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Pentair plc is a global industrial company specializing in water treatment and sustainable flow technologies. The company designs, manufactures and services a broad portfolio of products and solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Key offerings include water filtration and purification systems, pumps and valves, fluid management equipment, thermal control solutions and pool and spa products. Pentair’s integrated approach spans product design, aftermarket service and digital monitoring to help customers manage water quality, energy consumption and operational efficiency.

Founded in 1966 in Minnesota, Pentair has expanded through strategic investments and innovation to become a leader in water and fluid solutions. In 2014, the company restructured as Pentair plc, an Ireland‐incorporated public company, while maintaining operational headquarters in the United States and regional centers around the world. Pentair conducts business across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa, serving residential homeowners, municipalities, food and beverage processors, and industrial manufacturers. Its global footprint is supported by an extensive network of manufacturing, distribution and service facilities.

Pentair’s executive leadership is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer John L. Stauch, who oversees the company’s strategic direction and growth initiatives. Under his leadership, Pentair continues to prioritize water sustainability, product innovation and customer support. The company’s management team focuses on driving operational excellence, expanding digital capabilities and enhancing its product portfolio to address evolving water and fluid needs worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $109.29 to $111.94
• 50-Day Range: $104.48 to $112.77
• 52-Week Range: $74.25 to $113.95
• Volume: 1.04 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.17 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $17.96 billion
• P/E Ratio: 27.86
• Dividend Yield: 0.91%
• Price Target: $119.93
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Pentair Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Pentair scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 28th out of 69 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Pentair has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Pentair is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Pentair has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.48%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Pentair are expected to grow by 10.48% in the coming year, from $4.77 to $5.27 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Pentair is 27.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Pentair is 27.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 23.97.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Pentair has a PEG Ratio of 2.05. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Pentair has a P/B Ratio of 4.75. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.48% of the float of Pentair has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pentair has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Pentair has recently decreased by 27.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Pentair has a dividend yield of 0.91%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Pentair has been increasing its dividend for 7 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Pentair is 25.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Pentair will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.98% next year. This indicates that Pentair will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.03

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.48% of the float of Pentair has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pentair has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Pentair has recently decreased by 27.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.74

News Sentiment

Pentair has a news sentiment score of 0.74. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 45 news articles for Pentair this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added Pentair to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Pentair insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.10% of the stock of Pentair is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.37% of the stock of Pentair is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PNR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PNR shares performed this year?

Pentair's stock was trading at $100.64 at the start of the year. Since then, PNR stock has increased by 9.1% and is now trading at $109.78.

How were Pentair's earnings last quarter?

Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 21st. The industrial products company reported $1.24 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.18 by $0.06. Pentair's revenue for the quarter was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Pentair have any subsidiaries?

Pentair subsidiaries include Manitowoc Ice, Pleatco, Ken's Beverage, Rocean, Aquion, Union Engineering A/S, Erico Global, and more.

Who are Pentair's major shareholders?

Pentair's top institutional investors include Swedbank AB (0.58%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.31%), Parnassus Investments LLC (0.26%) and Vontobel Holding Ltd. (0.15%). Insiders that own company stock include Jerome O Pedretti, T Michael Glenn, Glynis Bryan, David A /Wi Jones, Philip M Rolchigo and John L Stauch.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Pentair?

Shares of PNR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Pentair own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Pentair investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Humana (HUM), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Last Earnings: 10/21/2025
• Record date for 11/7 Dividend: 10/24/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 11/7 Dividend: 10/24/2025
• Today: 10/25/2025
• Dividend Payable: 11/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Waste Removal Svcs
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:PNR
• CIK: 77360
• Web: www.pentair.com
• Phone: 447494216154
• Fax: 763-656-5400
• Employees: 9,750
• Year Founded: 1966

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Pentair: $119.93
• High Price Target: $133.00
• Low Price Target: $95.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +9.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.82
• Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.94
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.86
• Forward P/E Ratio: 23.01
• P/E Growth: 2.06
• Net Income: $625.40 million
• Net Margins: 15.84%
• Pretax Margin: 18.32%
• Return on Equity: 21.83%
• Return on Assets: 12.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.42
• Current Ratio: 1.46
• Quick Ratio: 0.84

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.13 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.35
• Cash Flow: $5.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 21.76
• Book Value: $23.11 per share
• Price / Book: 4.75

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 163,642,000
• Free Float: 161,842,000
• Market Cap: $17.96 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.10