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Pentair

Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Pentair's business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.1 billion in revenue in 2024.

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A significant insider transaction involving the exercise of company stock options was reported on April 28, by John L Stauch, President &amp; CEO at Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Stauch, President &amp; CEO at Pentair, made a strategic move by exercising stock options for 235,620 shares of PNR as detailed in a Form 4 filing on Monday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000077360/000089706925000882//Archives/edgar/data/77360/000089706925000882/0000897069-25-000882-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction value amounted to $11,224,695.
The Tuesday morning update indicates Pentair shares down by 0.48%, currently priced at $89.56. At this value, Stauch's 235,620 shares are worth $11,224,695.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Pentair</h3>
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Pentair's business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.1 billion in revenue in 2024.
<h3>Pentair: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Pentair's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.67%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
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Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 39.91%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Pentair exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.94.
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Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.54.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 23.25 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 3.68 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Pentair's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 17.59 reflects market recognition of Pentair's value, positioning it as more highly valued compared to industry peers.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Uncovering the Importance of Insider Activity</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however, they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Options Exercise: John L Stauch At Pentair Realizes $11.22M

Correction: RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $99 to $101.(Price Target changes from Lower to Raise)

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Correction: RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Pentair, Raises Price Target to $101 (Price Target changes from Lower to Raise)

RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $99 to $101.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Pentair, Lowers Price Target to $101

Goldman Sachs analyst John Mackay maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $104 to $95.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Pentair, Lowers Price Target to $95

UBS analyst Damian Karas maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $115 to $110.

UBS Maintains Buy on Pentair, Lowers Price Target to $110

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Pentair shares are trading higher. Barclays raised its price target on the stock from $110 to $111 and maintained an Overweight rating, while Baird maintained an Outperform rating.

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $110 to $111.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Pentair, Raises Price Target to $111

Baird analyst Michael Halloran maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $114 to $107.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Pentair, Lowers Price Target to $107

After Monday&#8217;s broad-based sell-off — triggered by renewed pressure from President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, raising concerns over the integrity of central bank independence — Wall Street bounced back with strength on Tuesday, buoyed by upbeat signals from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">the corporate earnings season.</a>
By midday in New York, major indices were up by nearly 3%, with all 11 sectors of the S&amp;P 500 trading in positive territory. Consumer discretionary stocks led the rally.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 1,000 points, breaking above the 39,200 mark, as bullish momentum swept across Wall Street. Only a few S&amp;P 500 stocks remained in negative territory.
At a JPMorgan-hosted event in Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at a potential de-escalation in tensions with China, further supporting risk sentiment.
Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) surged nearly 5% as investors looked ahead to the company's first-quarter earnings report, due after the closing bell.
In the bond market, after two sessions of rising Treasury yields, a modest pullback suggested some investors saw an opportunity to buy as long-dated yields neared the 5% threshold.
On the commodities front, gold briefly touched $3,500 per ounce overnight before retreating to $3,420 amid an improvement in equity market sentiment. Oil jumped 2.3%, with WTI crude reaching $64 per barrel, while copper gained 2.8%.
The cryptocurrency market also reflected a broader risk-on mood. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallied 4% to $91,000, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) advanced more than 7% to $1,700.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>1-day %</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,321.10</td>
<td>+512.80</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,215.87</td>
<td>+1,045.46</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,297.34</td>
<td>+139.14</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,889.24</td>
<td>+48.92</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 2.7% to $527.95.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 3.9% to $392.14.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 3% to $446.20.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 2.7% to $187.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 3.8%. </li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to quarterly earnings included: 
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<li>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) up 4.8%</li>
<li>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) up 0.5%,</li>
<li>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) down 8.7%</li>
<li>Danaher Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) up 6.6%, </li>
<li>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) up 2.4%, </li>
<li>Moody&#8217;s Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) up 3%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) up 8%</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) down 13%</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) up 14%. </li>
<li>Halliburton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) down 4.9%. </li>
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Shares of First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) soared 12% as the U.S. administration imposed tariffs up to 3,521% on solar imports from Southeast Asia. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers</h1>
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<td>Equifax Inc. </td>
<td>14.34%</td>
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<td>First Solar, Inc. </td>
<td>12.35%</td>
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<td>Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>)</td>
<td>9.59%</td>
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<td>Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>)</td>
<td>9.17%</td>
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<td>PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>)</td>
<td>8.30%</td>
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Shares of water treatment company Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) are trading higher after the company reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44918062/pentair-reports-strong-first-quarter-2025-results">first-quarter 2025 sales decline</a> of 1% at $1.01 billion. 
The beating the analyst consensus estimate of $988.9 million.
Also, core sales declined by&nbsp;1%&nbsp;Y/Y in the&nbsp;first quarter, excluding currency translation, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Gross margin expanded to&nbsp;39.9%&nbsp;from&nbsp;38.4% a year ago in the quarter. Adjusted operating margin expanded 260&nbsp;basis points Y/Y to&nbsp;24% in the quarter.
Flow&nbsp;segment sales decreased by&nbsp;4%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$367.9 million, Segment income was&nbsp;$84 million&nbsp;(+8%&nbsp;Y/Y), and the operating margin was&nbsp;22.7%, an increase of 260&nbsp;bps Y/Y in the quarter.
Water Solutions&nbsp;segment sales were&nbsp;$258.2 million&nbsp;(-5% Y/Y), Segment income was&nbsp;$61 million&nbsp;(+9%&nbsp;Y/Y), and ROS was&nbsp;23.5%, up 310 bps Y/Y.
Pool&nbsp;segment sales were&nbsp;$383.9 million&nbsp;(+7%&nbsp;Y/Y), Segment income was&nbsp;$126 million&nbsp;(+14%&nbsp;Y/Y), and ROS was&nbsp;32.8%, up 200&nbsp;bps Y/Y.
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Adjusted EPS came in at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">$1.11, surpassing</a> $1.01 analyst estimate. The company held $140.6 million in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2025.
Net cash used for operating activities of continuing operations was $39 million for the quarter and free cash flow used for continuing operations for the quarter was $56 million.
Dividend: Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of 25 cents per share in the first quarter of 2025.
On Feb. 24, the company announced a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share, payable on May 2, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 18, 2025.
Buyback: In the&nbsp;quarter, Pentair repurchased 0.6&nbsp;million shares for&nbsp;$50 million. As of March 31, $400 million remained available under its share repurchase authorization.
&#8220;During the first quarter, we began implementing price increases to offset the impact of enacted tariffs. We are ready to take additional actions should the tariff impact change. We are applying our prior inflationary learnings to manage our channel and maximize performance,&#8221; said President and CEO, John L. Stauch.
Outlook:&nbsp;Pentair expects FY25 adjusted EPS of $4.65 &#8211; $4.80 with an estimate of $4.72. The company sees FY25 sales sales of flat to up approximately 2%.
For the second-quarter, Pentair anticipates adjusted EPS of $1.31 &#8211; $1.35 versus an estimate of $1.33 and a sales growth of 1% &#8211; 2%.
Price Action: PNR shares traded higher by 9.23% at $86.25 at last check Tuesday.
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Pentair Stock Gains After Q1 Earnings Beat, Implements Price Increases To Offset Tariff Impact

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 600 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGX#NYSE">DGX</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DGX/earnings">better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.</a>
Quest Diagnostics reported quarterly earnings of $2.21 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.15 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.65 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.63 billion.
Quest Diagnostics shares jumped 7.3% to $173.60 on Tuesday.
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<li>PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCT#NASDAQ">PCT</a>) gained 15% to $6.39. PureCycle announced the sale of approximately $30 million in revenue bonds.</li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) shares jumped 15% to $13.36. Hesai introduced Infinity Eye, which will be available in three tailored versions A, B, and C. Each one caters to different levels of autonomous driving from basic assisted features to full automation.</li>
<li>NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NG#NYSE">NG</a>) gained 14.7% to $3.5697 after the company and Paulson Advisers agreed to acquire Barrick&#8217;s 50% stake in Donlin Gold, forming a new partnership to develop the project.</li>
<li>Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>) surged 14.5% to $2.68.</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) gained 13.7% to $139.15 after the US finalized plans to impose tariffs on most solar cells imported from Southeast Asia.</li>
<li>SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) jumped 13.6% to $13.74. SolarEdge Technologies will report financial results for the first quarter, before market open on Tuesday, May 6.</li>
<li>Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>) shares rose 13.5% to $27.97.</li>
<li>Calix, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) jumped 13.1% to $37.59 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued second-quarter guidance above estimates. Additionally, the company announced an authorized increase to its stock repurchase program.</li>
<li>Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>) jumped 12.2% to $8.52.</li>
<li>Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) gained 11.1% to $6.99.</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) gained 11% to $238.84 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. The company also authorized a $3 billion buyback and raised is dividend.</li>
<li>Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCRB#NASDAQ">MCRB</a>) gained 10.5% to $8.27.</li>
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<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) rose 8.8% to $213.04.</li>
<li>Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) climbed 7.3% to $84.70 after the company reported first-quarter financial results and beat its adjusted EPS and revenue estimates.</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) shares gained 6.8% to $134.63 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Danaher Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) rose 5.8% to $195.64 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS and revenue.</li>
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Quest Diagnostics Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Pentair, 3M, Danaher And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

Pentair shares are trading higher after the company reported Q1 financial results and beat its adjusted EPS and revenue estimates.

Guidance

Pentair Sees Q2 Adj. EPS Of $1.31-$1.35 (Vs. Cons. Of $1.33), Sales To Be Up Approximately 1%-2% On A Reported Basis

Pentair Maintained Guidance For Adjusted EPS At $4.65-$4.80 (Vs. Cons. of $4.72), Sales At Flat To Up Approximately 2% On A Reported Basis

Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 by 9.9 percent. This is a 18.09 percent increase over earnings of $0.94 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.01 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $988.90 million by 2.17 percent. This is a 0.65 percent decrease over sales of $1.02 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Pentair Q1 2025 Adj EPS $1.11 Beats $1.01 Estimate, Sales $1.01B Beat $988.90M Estimate

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• Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEBO#NASDAQ">PEBO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $113.55 million. 
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• Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCOM#NASDAQ">DCOM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $105.70 million. 
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• Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $361.15 million. 
• First Busey (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUSE#NASDAQ">BUSE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $117.56 million. 
• West Fraser Timber (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFG#NYSE">WFG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $1.53 billion. 
• Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $1.21 billion. 
• Range Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRC#NYSE">RRC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $803.02 million. 
• Agree Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $166.00 million. 
• National Bank Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBHC#NYSE">NBHC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $107.47 million. 
• Brandywine Realty Tr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDN#NYSE">BDN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $119.45 million. 
• MIND Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MIND#NASDAQ">MIND</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $12.20 million. 
• Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANH#NASDAQ">MANH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $273.47 million. 
• Trustmark (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMK#NASDAQ">TRMK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $195.35 million. 
• Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $22.46 billion. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 22, 2025

Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2025-04-22. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Pentair to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01.
Investors in Pentair are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.06, leading to a 0.45% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Pentair's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.02</td>
<td>1.07</td>
<td>1.14</td>
<td>0.90</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.08</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>1.22</td>
<td>0.94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745247721_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Pentair Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Pentair were trading at $80.36 as of April 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 0.31%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on Pentair</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Pentair.
A total of 6 analyst ratings have been received for Pentair, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average one-year price target stands at $110.5, suggesting a potential 37.51% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Overview</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of IDEX, ITT and Nordson, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for IDEX, with an average 1-year price target of $213.25, suggesting a potential 165.37% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for ITT, with an average 1-year price target of $160.83, suggesting a potential 100.14% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Nordson, with an average 1-year price target of $256.67, suggesting a potential 219.4% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peers Comparative Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for IDEX, ITT and Nordson, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Pentair</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-1.19%</td>
<td>$377.60M</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
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<td>IDEX</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>9.38%</td>
<td>$367.10M</td>
<td>3.24%</td>
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<td>ITT</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>12.05%</td>
<td>$316.40M</td>
<td>4.61%</td>
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<td>Nordson</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-2.81%</td>
<td>$335.90M</td>
<td>3.26%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Pentair ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit and Return on Equity.
<h3>Get to Know Pentair Better</h3>
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Pentair's business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.1 billion in revenue in 2024.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Pentair's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Pentair faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -1.19% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 17.1%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Pentair's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.71%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Pentair's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.58%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.5.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNR/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Pentair visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Look Ahead: Pentair's Earnings Forecast

Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $125 to $102.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Pentair, Lowers Price Target to $102

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $118 to $98.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Pentair, Lowers Price Target to $98

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