Core Insights - Pentair plc (PNR) is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2025 results on October 21, with sales expected to reach $1 billion, reflecting a 1.1% increase year-over-year. Earnings per share (EPS) is estimated at $1.18, indicating an 8.3% growth compared to the previous year [1][6]. Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PNR's third-quarter sales is $1 billion, with an EPS estimate of $1.18, unchanged over the past 60 days [1][6]. - The earnings surprise history shows that PNR has consistently beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 5.5% [2][3]. Segment Performance - The Pool segment is projected to see sales growth of approximately 2.4% in Q3, with volume growth anticipated at 1.3% and pricing contributing positively by 1.1% [7][8]. - The Flow segment's sales are expected to be $387 million, reflecting a 3.9% increase year-over-year, with a slight volume increase of 0.6% and a pricing impact of 3.3% [9]. - The Water Solutions segment is forecasted to decline by 4.7% year-over-year to $276 million, with a volume dip of 1.4% offset by a pricing increase of 5.1% [10]. Market Conditions - Pentair has faced challenges such as tight supply of raw materials and rising logistics costs, yet has managed to achieve margin expansion across its segments due to pricing strategies and cost-saving initiatives [11]. - The company's stock has performed well, gaining 12.1% over the past year, significantly outperforming the industry average growth of 1.5% [12].