Pentair Q3 2026 earnings: EPS falls 19% to $0.91
Pentair projects fourth-quarter reported sales growth of approximately 7% to 9% compared with the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Pentair plc reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $976.4 million, down 4% year over year, while core sales declined 5%. Operating income was $195.9 million, down 15%; diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.91 versus $1.12, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.18 versus $1.24. Adjusted operating income was $242.0 million, down 8%. Flow and Water Solutions segment income rose 15% and 16%, respectively, while Pool segment income fell 38%.
Net cash from operating activities was $169.3 million versus $196.3 million; free cash flow was $152.7 million versus $178.9 million. For 2026, Pentair expects GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $3.76 and reaffirmed adjusted EPS of approximately $4.70; reported sales guidance is down approximately 3%. Fourth-quarter guidance is approximately $1.07 GAAP EPS and $1.15 adjusted EPS. Pentair paid a $0.27-per-share dividend in the quarter.
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- Moderate pointFlow and Water Solutions segment income increased 15% and 16%, respectively, in Q3 2026.
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- Moderate pointQ3 GAAP diluted EPS fell 19% to $0.91.
- Moderate pointPool segment income fell 38% to $71.7 million in Q3 2026.
Filing Explained
Pentair recast segment comparisons without changing consolidated history; fourth-quarter sales guidance is up seven to nine percent, and forecasted amortization excludes Taco’s impact.
Pentair moved its legacy residential and irrigation Flow business into Water Solutions effective
For the fourth quarter of 2026, Pentair forecasts reported sales up
The forecasted full-year intangible-amortization line excludes the Taco acquisition’s impact because initial accounting and preliminary purchase-price allocation were incomplete.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net sales: $976.4 million
Operating income: $195.9 million
Diluted EPS from continuing operations: $0.91
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8 metrics
Net sales
$976.4 million
Q3 2026; down 4% from the same period last year
Operating income
$195.9 million
Q3 2026; down 15% from Q3 2025
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
$0.91
Q3 2026; compared with $1.12 in Q3 2025, a 19% decrease
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations
$1.18
Q3 2026; compared with $1.24 in Q3 2025, a 5% decrease
Adjusted operating income
$242.0 million
Q3 2026; down 8% from Q3 2025
Free cash flow
$152.7 million
Q3 2026; compared with $178.9 million in Q3 2025
Full-year 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance
Approximately $3.76
Updated estimate
Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance
Approximately $4.70
Midpoint of previous guidance reaffirmed
Key Terms
core sales, adjusted diluted earnings per share, return on sales, free cash flow
4 terms
core sales financial
"core sales declined 5 percent in the third quarter"
Core sales are the revenue generated by a company's main, ongoing business activities after removing one-time or unusual items such as proceeds from asset sales, discontinued operations, or temporary boosts. Investors care because core sales show the steady, repeatable demand for a company’s products or services—like judging a store by its regular weekly receipts rather than a single big clearance sale—to better assess growth trends and future earnings potential.
return on sales financial
"return on sales (“ROS”) was 20.1 percent"
Return on sales shows what share of a company’s revenue becomes profit after paying the regular day-to-day costs of running the business; it is expressed as a percentage of sales. Investors use it like a chef checking how much of the grocery bill ends up in the finished dish — a higher return on sales means the company is more efficient at turning revenue into profits, helping compare profitability across companies or time periods.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow for the quarter was $153 million"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Earnings Snapshot
Net sales: $976.4 million · Guidance included
Third quarter 2026
Net sales
$976.4 million
Down 4% compared with the same period last year
Operating income
$195.9 million
Down 15% compared with Q3 2025
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
$0.91
Compared with $1.12 in Q3 2025, a 19% decrease
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations
$1.18
Compared with $1.24 in Q3 2025, a 5% decrease
Guidance
Full-year 2026 GAAP diluted EPS approximately $3.76; adjusted EPS approximately $4.70, with the midpoint of previous guidance reaffirmed; reported sales down approximately 3%. Fourth-quarter 2026 GAAP EPS approximately $1.07 and adjusted EPS approximately $1.15; reported sales up approximately 7% to 9% compared with Q4 2025.
FAQ
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What were PNR's third-quarter 2026 sales and earnings?
Pentair reported Q3 2026 net sales of $976.4 million, down 4% year over year. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.91, compared with $1.12 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.18 versus $1.24.
What is PNR's full-year 2026 EPS guidance?
Pentair expects full-year 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $3.76 and reaffirmed the midpoint of its previous adjusted EPS guidance at approximately $4.70. It updated full-year reported sales guidance to down approximately 3%.
When will PNR pay its next quarterly dividend?
Pentair announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable November 6, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2026.
What segment reporting change did PNR make in 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, Pentair moved its legacy residential and irrigation flow business from Flow to Water Solutions; Pool remained unchanged. Prior-period amounts were retrospectively reclassified to conform, and the reorganization had no impact on historical consolidated financial performance or results of operations.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2026
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2). ☐ Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 27, 2026, Pentair plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of 2026 and a conference call in connection therewith. A copy of the release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
This press release refers to certain non-generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures (core sales, adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and free cash flow) and a reconciliation of those non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding financial measures contained in the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The 2026 adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (“EPS”) include equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries and eliminate intangible amortization, costs of certain restructuring, transformation and other activities, deal-related costs and expenses, amortization of bridge financing fees and certain tax items. The 2025 adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS include equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries and eliminate intangible amortization, costs of certain restructuring, transformation and other activities, certain legal accrual adjustments and settlements, asset impairment and write-offs, loss on sale of business, deal-related costs and expenses, pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market loss and certain tax items.
We use the term “core sales” to refer to GAAP net sales from continuing operations excluding (1) the impact of currency translation and (2) the impact of net sales from acquired businesses recorded prior to the first anniversary of the acquisition, excluding the excess over prior year net sales of the acquired business less the net sales attributable to discontinued or divested businesses/product lines not considered discontinued operations (“acquisition sales”). The portion of GAAP net sales attributable to currency translation is calculated as the difference between (a) the period-to-period change in net sales (excluding acquisition sales) and (b) the period-to-period change in net sales (excluding acquisition sales) after applying current period foreign exchange rates to the prior year period. We use the term “core sales growth” to refer to the measure of comparing current period core net sales with the corresponding period of the prior year.
Management utilizes these adjusted financial measures to assess the run-rate of its continuing operations against those of prior periods without the distortion of these factors. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures will be useful to investors as well to assess the continuing strength of the Company’s underlying operations. In addition, adjusted EPS is used as a criterion to measure and pay long-term incentive compensation and adjusted operating income is used as a criterion to measure and pay annual incentive compensation. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The Company uses free cash flow to assess its cash flow performance. The Company believes free cash flow is an important measure of liquidity because it provides the Company and its investors a measurement of cash generated from operations that is available to pay dividends, repurchase shares and repay debt. In addition, free cash flow is used as a criterion to measure and pay annual incentive compensation. The Company’s measure of free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired
Not applicable.
(b)Pro Forma Financial Information
Not applicable.
(c)Shell Company Transactions
Not applicable.
(d)Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Pentair plc press release dated October 27, 2026 announcing earnings for the third quarter of 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on October 27, 2026.
| PENTAIR PLC | ||||||||
| Registrant | ||||||||
| By | /s/ Robert P. Fishman | |||||||
| Robert P. Fishman | ||||||||
| Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
| By | /s/ Jennifer M. Hensley | |||||||
Jennifer M. Hensley | ||||||||
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
News Release
Pentair Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
•Sales of $976 million
•Operating income was $196 million with ROS of 20.1 percent; 24.8 percent on an adjusted basis
•GAAP EPS was $0.91 and adjusted EPS was $1.18
•The Company’s results include approximately $8 million of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) refunds during the quarter
•The Company updates its full year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to approximately $3.76, and reaffirms its previous full year adjusted EPS midpoint of approximately $4.70
Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures are in the attached financial tables.
LONDON, United Kingdom — October 27, 2026 — 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.
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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.
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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 CONTACTS
| Jeff Thompson | Rebecca Osborn | ||||
| Vice President, Investor Relations | Vice President, Communications | ||||
| Direct: 763-656-5575 | Direct: 763-656-5589 | ||||
Email: jeff.thompson@pentair.com | Email: rebecca.osborn@pentair.com | ||||
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| 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 | |||||||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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| 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 | % | |||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| Pentair plc and Subsidiaries | |||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Year Ended 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 | |||||||
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| 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) | % | ||||||