Pentair(NYSE) PNR

Pentair makes equipment that helps people move, clean, and enjoy water in their homes and businesses. The company builds tools like pumps and filters to provide safe drinking water and keep swimming pools running. These solutions help families and industrial companies manage water more efficiently and sustainably.

Inside the Water Portfolio

• Pool: Designing and making energy-efficient pumps, filters, heaters, and lights for residential and commercial swimming pools.
• Water Solutions: Creating water softeners, filtration systems, and commercial ice machines for homes and the food service industry; accounted for 39% of 2025 net sales.
• Flow: Building specialized pumps and spray nozzles for irrigation, fire suppression, and wastewater management; accounted for 24% of 2025 net sales.

Recent Business Moves

• Purchased Hydra-Stop in September 2025 for $292.1 million to add specialty valves and installation equipment to the Flow segment.
• Acquired G & F Manufacturing in December 2024 for $116 million to expand pool heat pump manufacturing and services.
• Reorganized the business structure on January 1, 2026, to move residential and irrigation pump units into the Water Solutions segment.
• Launched a Transformation Program to improve profit margins by simplifying processes and focusing on the most valuable customers.

What Makes Pentair Different

The company maintains a large network of 9,000 employees and operates with a tax residency in the United Kingdom to manage its global affairs. It holds a strong market position by selling well-known brands like Everpure and Sta-Rite through wholesale and retail distribution channels.

Pentair by the Numbers

• Net sales reached $4.18 billion for the full year 2025, a slight increase from $4.08 billion in 2024.
• Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $1 billion, up 4.9% from the same period in 2024.
• Gross profit grew to $411.8 million in Q4 2025, representing a 9.1% increase year-over-year.
• Operating cash flow was $50.8 million in Q4 2025, down 41.3% from $86.5 million in Q4 2024.
• Net income for the final quarter of 2025 was $166.1 million, remaining nearly flat compared to the previous year.

The Evolution of Pentair

Pentair has transitioned from a general manufacturer into a specialized company focused entirely on sustainable water solutions. Through strategic acquisitions and internal restructuring, it has aligned its operations to meet growing demand for water efficiency and quality.