About Pentair plc
Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) is a global water solutions company focused on helping the world move, improve, and enjoy water more sustainably. Headquartered in Ireland, Pentair operates across residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal markets.
Pentair provides products for water supply, filtration, treatment, heating, and pool & spa equipment. It alos provides industrial and infrastructure solutions like pumps, valves, filtration, and fluid management systems used in industrial processes and municipal water networks.
The company’s key strengths are strong emphasis on water efficiency, safety, and sustainability, well-recognized brands and a diversified product portfolio, and global footprint with operations and customers across multiple geographies.
Pentair positions itself as a pure-play water company, benefiting from long-term trends such as urbanization, water scarcity, infrastructure upgrades, and rising demand for energy-efficient water systems.
Financial Highlights (2025 vs 2024)
Fourth-quarter 2025 sales was $1,021 million, up 5% year-over-year. Core sales (excluding currency/acquisitions/divestitures) grew 4%. Full-year 2025 sales was $4.2 billion, up 2% compared with 2024.
GAAP EPS (earnings per share) for Q4 was $0.98 and for full year it was $3.93, both higher than in 2024. Adjusted EPS for Q4 was $1.18 (up 9%) and for full year it was $4.92 (up 14%), a record for the company.
Operating income increased in both the quarter and full year, with improved return on sales (ROS) on an adjusted basis. Operating cash flow was $815 million; free cash flow was $748 million for 2025.
Segment Performance
Flow segment’s Q4 sales was up 9% and full-year sales was modestly higher. Had strong profit growth and improved return on sales. Pool segment had sales growth of 11% in Q4 and 9% for the full year, with profit gains. Water Solutions segment’s sales declined in Q4 and full year and segment profit was relatively flat for the year.
Shareholder Returns & Capital Allocation
Pentair maintained 50 consecutive years of dividend increases, raising its quarterly cash dividend and continuing share repurchases. A regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share was announced for early 2026, reflecting an 8% hike versus the 2025 quarterly payout.
Outlook
The company provided guidance for 2026 with expected GAAP EPS in the $4.94–$5.09 range and adjusted EPS $5.25–$5.40. Pentair expects continued growth in sales and earnings as it leverages its business systems and portfolio.
Summary
Pentair delivered solid financial results in both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, with top-line growth, record adjusted earnings, strong cash flow, and continued shareholder returns, while also setting optimistic guidance for 2026.