Pentair Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates, Raises 2025 Guidance

Core Insights - Pentair plc (PNR) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.39 for Q2 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 by 4.5% and marking a 14% increase from the previous year [1][10] - The company raised its 2025 EPS guidance to $4.75-$4.85, indicating a year-over-year growth of 9.1% at the midpoint [11] Financial Performance - Net sales increased by 2% year over year to $1.123 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.115 billion [2] - The cost of sales rose by 0.8% to $667 million, with gross profit reaching $457 million, a 4.3% increase from the prior year [2] - SG&A expenses totaled $214 million, up 29.5% from $165 million in the prior year [3] - Adjusted segment operating income increased by 9% year over year to $296.7 million, with an adjusted segment operating margin of 26.4% [4] Segment Performance - Flow segment net sales were flat at $397 million, with operating earnings rising 10% to $93 million [5] - Water Solutions segment net sales decreased by 4% to $298 million, with earnings declining 3% to $70 million [6] - Pool segment net sales increased by 9% to $427 million, with operating earnings growing 14.3% to $152.7 million [7] Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - Cash and cash equivalents were approximately $143 million at the end of Q2 2025, up from $119 million at the end of 2024 [8] - Net cash generated from operating activities was $568 million in the first half of 2025, compared to $432 million in the same period last year [8] - Long-term debt decreased to $1.39 billion as of June 30, 2025, down from $1.64 billion at the end of 2024 [8] Shareholder Returns - Pentair increased its dividend by 9% to 25 cents per share, marking the 49th consecutive year of dividend increases [9] - The company repurchased 1.3 million shares for $125 million in 2025, with $325 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization [9] Future Guidance - For Q3 2025, Pentair expects adjusted EPS between $1.16 and $1.20, implying an 8% rise at the midpoint [12] - The company anticipates sales to be flat to up 1% from the year-ago quarter [12] Stock Performance - Pentair's stock has gained 20.3% over the past year, outperforming the industry growth of 4.2% [13]