Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) delivered fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that came in ahead of market expectations, but the results were not enough to excite investors, with the shares moving lower in early trading.
The water solutions group’s stock slipped about 1.4% in pre-market dealings following the announcement.
Pentair reported adjusted earnings of $1.18 per share for the quarter, topping the analyst consensus of $1.16. Revenue reached $1.02 billion, slightly above expectations of $1.01 billion and representing a 5% increase compared with the same quarter last year. On a core basis—excluding the impact of currency movements, acquisitions and divestitures—sales rose 4% during the period.
For the full year 2025, Pentair plc posted revenue of $4.2 billion, up 2% year on year. Adjusted earnings per share climbed to $4.92, marking a 14% increase from $4.33 in 2024.
“2025 was another remarkable year of performance at Pentair which was led by our mission to help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource,” said John L. Stauch, Pentair’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our teams continued to execute with clarity and agility to deliver value to our customers and shareholders.”
Performance varied across segments. The Pool business stood out, with quarterly revenue rising 11% year on year to $393.4 million. The Flow segment also posted solid growth, with sales up 9% to $394.4 million. In contrast, Water Solutions revenue declined 10% to $232.3 million.
Looking ahead, Pentair introduced fiscal 2026 guidance calling for adjusted earnings per share of $5.25 to $5.40. The midpoint of that range sits slightly below the analyst consensus of $5.37. The company expects reported sales growth of approximately 3% to 4% for the full year.
Pentair also highlighted that 2026 will mark its 50th consecutive year of dividend increases, underlining its long-term focus on returning capital to shareholders.