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PNRPentair plc.Hold5.6·$72.57+1.64%
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Pentair plc. (PNR) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $72.57, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Negative momentum.

Pentair is an Irish-incorporated water solutions company with three segments: Flow (pumps, valves, filtration), Water Solutions (commercial and residential water treatment), and Pool (pool equipment and accessories). Generated $4.2 billion in net sales in 2025 from approximately... Read more

$72.57+25.5% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#18 of 48 Specialty Industrial Machinery
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield4.98%
IncomeYield1.48%(5y avg 1.25%)Payout25.63%sustainable
Stop $68.97Target $91.05(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 5.1:1
Analyst target$101.17+39.4%18 analysts
$91.05our TP
$72.57price
$101.17mean
$125

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $72.57, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Negative momentum. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 43. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 39d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-12
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Jul 21, 202639d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Attractive valuation
Analyst upside: 25%
Risks
Weak growth
Negative momentum
Below 200-MA, MA slope -4.3%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)17.9
P/E (Fwd)12.3
Mkt Cap$11.5B
EV/EBITDA12.3
Profit Mgn16.0%
ROE17.6%
Rev Growth2.6%
Beta1.05
Dividend1.48%
Rating analysts24

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.54bullish
IV62%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMCustomerone customer in the Pool business18%
    10-K Item 1: 'One customer in the Pool business represented approximately 18% and 15% of our consolidated net sales in 2025 and 2024, respectively'
  • MEDIUMGeographicSales outside of the U.S.30%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Sales outside of the U.S. for the year ended December 31, 2025 accounted for 30% of our net sales'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-28Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Jerome O. Pedretti (EVP & CEO Pool) resigned effective July 1, 2026. Company eliminating CEO Pool role. De'Mon L. Wiggins appointed EVP and President, Flow, Water Solutions and Pool effective April 28, 2026. Clean handoff with named successor.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-02-25Item 5.02LOW
    Amendment providing compensation details for Nicholas J. Brazis as EVP & CFO (appointment previously disclosed October 2025). Brazis to receive $600,000 base salary and 80% bonus target. No new departure or appointment.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Volume
0.9
Ma Position
1.0
Obv
1.1
Rsi
4.5
Macd
10.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -4.3%/30d — confirmed downtrend

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
3.1
Earnings Growth
4.6
GatesMomentum 3.5<4.5Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentA.R:R 5.1 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 39d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
43 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $69.93Resistance $75.66

Price Targets

$69
$91
A.Upside+25.5%
A.R:R5.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! momentum at 3.5 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-21 (39d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PNR stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $72.57, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Negative momentum. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 43. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $91.05 (+25.5%), stop $68.97 (−5.2%), A.R:R 5.1:1. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the PNR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $91.05 (+25.5% upside). Target $91.05 (+25.5%), stop $68.97 (−5.2%), A.R:R 5.1:1. Stop-loss: $68.97.

What are the risks of investing in PNR?

Weak growth; Negative momentum; Below 200-MA, MA slope -4.3%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is PNR overvalued or undervalued?

Pentair plc. trades at a P/E of 17.9 (forward 12.3). TrendMatrix value score: 7.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about PNR?

24 analysts cover PNR with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $101.

What does Pentair plc. do?Pentair is an Irish-incorporated water solutions company with three segments: Flow (pumps, valves, filtration), Water...

Pentair is an Irish-incorporated water solutions company with three segments: Flow (pumps, valves, filtration), Water Solutions (commercial and residential water treatment), and Pool (pool equipment and accessories). Generated $4.2 billion in net sales in 2025 from approximately 9,000 employees; one Pool segment customer represented 18% of consolidated net sales in 2025.

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