Core Viewpoint - Pentair plc has underperformed the broader market and industry benchmarks over the past year, with stock price gains significantly lagging behind the S&P 500 Index and the Invesco Global Water ETF [2][3]. Company Overview - Pentair plc is a global industrial company based in London, U.K., specializing in water treatment and fluid management solutions, with a market capitalization of $16.1 billion [1]. Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, Pentair reported a 5% increase in sales to $1 billion compared to approximately $973 million in Q4 2024, while adjusted earnings per share rose by 9% to $1.18 [5]. - Operating income for the quarter increased by about 5% to $205 million, with record free cash flow of $748.4 million [5]. - The company returned $225 million to shareholders through share repurchases [5]. Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, Pentair's stock has gained nearly 1.3%, while the S&P 500 Index has increased by 14.4% [2]. - In 2026, Pentair's stock has declined by 3.5%, compared to a 1.4% rise in the S&P 500 [2]. Industry Comparison - Pentair has underperformed the Invesco Global Water ETF, which surged by 17.2% over the past 52 weeks and 9.1% year-to-date [3]. Analyst Expectations - For FY2026, analysts expect Pentair to achieve an adjusted EPS improvement of 8.5% year-over-year to $5.34 [6]. - The consensus rating among 21 analysts covering Pentair is a "Moderate Buy," with a mix of ratings including 12 "Strong Buys" and two "Strong Sells" [6]. Analyst Ratings - Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintained a "Buy" rating on Pentair but reduced the price target from $126 to $120, indicating a 4.76% decrease [7].