Pentair Q3 sales beat estimates on water solutions growth; reaffirms profit guidance
PNR•Pentair reported Q3 sales of $976.4 million, down 4% year over year but above estimates, and adjusted EPS of $1.18, down 5% but also above estimates. It reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of about $4.70 and expects sales to decline about 3%.
1. Quarterly results
Pentair's Q3 sales fell 4% to $976.4 million, beating the $963.61 million analyst estimate. Adjusted EPS declined 5% to $1.18, above the $1.08 estimate; net income was $145.1 million and EPS was $0.91.
2. Outlook and segments
Pentair reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS midpoint of about $4.70 and expects reported sales to decline about 3%. It updated 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to about $3.76 and expects Q4 sales to rise 7% to 9% year over year. Pool sales fell 18% following completion of inventory realignment with major channel partners, while Flow sales rose 4% and Water Solutions sales rose 1%.
