
Pentair (PNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Pentair (PNR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Pentair has demonstrated robust growth in its Pool segment, achieving an 11.2% year-over-year increase in sales, supported by favorable pricing and volume improvements. The Flow segment also reported a solid revenue increase of 9.3% year-over-year, reflecting effective pricing strategies despite stable volume. Additionally, the company anticipates a positive revenue trajectory for 2026, with expectations of a modest to high single-digit growth and a comparable expansion in return on sales, underlining a strong operational outlook.
Bears say
The financial outlook for Pentair is negatively influenced by a projected decline in 2026E cash EPS to $5.00, reflecting expectations of slower economic recovery and worse-than-anticipated margins and organic revenues. Water Solutions revenue has experienced a notable decline of 9.9% year-over-year, significantly driven by a 15% decrease in commercial sales and challenges related to divestitures, suggesting potential weaknesses in their core business segments. Additionally, the company's free cash flow conversion rate of 87% falls short of historical averages, highlighting operational inefficiencies and raising concerns about future profitability and strategic execution.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Pentair and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Pentair (PNR) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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