Pentair Reports Strong Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Results, Raises Dividend for 50th Consecutive Year, and Issues Positive 2026 Outlook
PNR sits 42% above its 52-week low of $74.25 on elevated volume (2.3× avg).
Summary
Pentair plc announced strong fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, highlighted by significant adjusted EPS growth and increased free cash flow, while also providing an optimistic 2026 outlook and marking its 50th consecutive year of dividend increases.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · PNR
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Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Performance
Reported Q4 sales up 5% to $1.02 billion and full-year sales up 2% to $4.2 billion. Adjusted EPS for Q4 increased 9% to $1.18, and full-year adjusted EPS rose 14% to $4.92.
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Positive 2026 Financial Guidance
Introduced full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.25 to $5.40, representing a 7% to 10% increase, and projected sales growth of 3% to 4%.
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50th Consecutive Dividend Increase
Announced an 8% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.27 per share, marking half a century of continuous dividend growth.
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Solid Free Cash Flow and Share Repurchases
Generated $748 million in free cash flow for 2025 and repurchased $225 million in shares during the year, with $1.0 billion remaining in authorization.
Analysis · PNR · Technology
Pentair plc delivered robust financial performance for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, with adjusted EPS showing strong growth. The company's full-year 2025 adjusted EPS increased by 14% to $4.92, and free cash flow rose to $748 million. Looking ahead, Pentair provided positive guidance for 2026, projecting adjusted EPS growth of 7% to 10% and sales growth of 3% to 4%. A significant highlight is the 8% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, marking the 50th consecutive year of dividend raises, underscoring consistent financial strength and commitment to shareholder returns. The company also continues its share repurchase program, with $1.0 billion remaining under authorization. These results and forward-looking statements suggest a healthy operational trajectory and a continued focus on shareholder value.
At the time of this filing, PNR was trading at $105.15 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $17.3B. The 52-week trading range was $74.25 to $113.95. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.