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Pentair

Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Pentair's business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.1 billion in revenue in 2023.

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<li>Keybanc analyst Jeffrey Hammond downgraded Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) from Overweight to Sector Weight and maintained the price target of $115. Pentair shares closed at $101.06 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Keybanc analyst Jeffrey Hammond downgrades Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) from Overweight to Sector Weight and maintains the price target from $115 to $115.

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Pentair's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.01 million shares sold short, which is 1.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.74 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Pentair Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735061410_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Pentair has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Pentair's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Pentair's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $115 to $126.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Pentair, Raises Price Target to $126

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $113 to $126.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Pentair, Raises Price Target to $126

Ratings for Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) were provided by 16 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $112.56, along with a high estimate of $125.00 and a low estimate of $103.00. Observing a 10.0% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $102.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733425228_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Pentair among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nigel Coe</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Blair</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Giordano</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Hammond</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Damian Karas</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Blair</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Jones</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Hammond</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Pentair. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Pentair compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Pentair's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Pentair's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Pentair analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Pentair</h2>
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Pentair's business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.1 billion in revenue in 2023.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Pentair</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: Pentair's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.53%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Pentair's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 14.05%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Pentair's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.03%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Pentair's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.14%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.5, Pentair adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Where Pentair Stands With Analysts

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $108 to $120.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Pentair, Raises Price Target to $120

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Wolfe Research analyst Nigel Coe initiates coverage on Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $125.

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Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage On Pentair with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $125

RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray reiterates Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $115 price target.

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During the last three months, 13 analysts shared their evaluations of Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $110.85, along with a high estimate of $115.00 and a low estimate of $103.00. Marking an increase of 9.84%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $100.92. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731510151_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Pentair among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Blair</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Giordano</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Hammond</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Damian Karas</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Blair</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Jones</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Hammond</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Pentair. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Pentair compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Pentair's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Pentair's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Pentair</h2>
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Pentair's business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.1 billion in revenue in 2023.
<h3>Pentair: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Pentair's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -1.53%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Pentair's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 14.05%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Pentair's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 4.03%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Pentair's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.14%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Pentair's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.5.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Pentair Through Analyst Insights

Oppenheimer analyst Bryan Blair maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $110 to $115.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Pentair, Raises Price Target to $115

Pentair's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 15.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.83 million shares sold short, which is 2.21% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.76 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Pentair Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731346221_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Pentair has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Pentair's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Pentair's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.28%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Pentair's Recent Short Interest

RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $101 to $115.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Pentair, Raises Price Target to $115

Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) reported better-than-expected results for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNR/earnings">third quarter on Tuesday</a>.
The company reported that third-quarter 2024 net sales fell 2% year over year to $993 million, beating the consensus of $988.8 million. Adjusted EPS rose 16% Y/Y to $1.09, surpassing the consensus of $1.07.
For FY24 Outlook, Pentair raised adjusted EPS to $4.27 (from $4.25) vs. consensus of $4.25. Meanwhile, the company continues to see sales growth of roughly flat to down 1% on a reported basis.
Pentair sees fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.02 versus a consensus of $1.02 and sales of around $965 million-$975 million vs. a consensus of $989.2 million.
CEO John L. Stauch said, &#8220;Our relentless dedication to strong execution, Transformation, and delivering value to our customers has driven yet another quarter of significant free cash flow and outstanding results, surpassing our expectations. Our balanced approach across our water portfolio continues to validate the effectiveness of our strategy. We have made substantial progress on 80/20 with the completion of training on a majority of our total revenue."
Pentair shares fell 1.3% to trade at $97.04 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Pentair following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintained Pentair with an Overweight and raised the price target from $105 to $108.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58a462c943eaaa0001e788d5/jeffrey-hammond">Keybanc analyst Jeffrey Hammond</a> maintained the stock with an Overweight and raised the price target from $110 to $115.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Brian Lee maintained Pentair with a Neutral and raised the price target from $93 to $103.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Damian Karas maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $100 to $115.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/587781de5064ed0001730078/stephen-tusa">JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa</a> maintained Pentair with a Neutral and raised the price target from $106 to $110.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Joseph Giordano maintained the stock with a Buy and boosted the price target from $95 to $110.</li>
</ul>
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TD Cowen analyst Joseph Giordano maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $95 to $110.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Pentair, Raises Price Target to $110

JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintains Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $106 to $110.

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