Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) is one of the most profitable manufacturing stocks to buy now. On October 22, 2025, RBC Capital Markets maintained its “Outperform” rating on Pentair and raised the 12‑month price target from US$121.00 to US$124.00. In commentary accompanying the update, RBC highlighted that Pentair delivered a “solid earnings quality” beat in its Q3 results, with a 160 basis‑point expansion in return on sales and a strong incremental of around 82 %. RBC Lifts Pentair Target as Earnings Quality, P ...