Pentair plc
Pentair plc is a global provider of water treatment and sustainability solutions. It delivers products and services to improve water quality, efficiency, and access.

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Performance
Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) demonstrated strong financial performance in 2024, achieving full-year sales of $4.1 billion and operating income of $804 million, reflecting a 9% increase from the previous year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $4.33, surpassing the company’s earlier guidance of $4.15–$4.25 . The company reported a record return on sales (ROS) of 23.5%, driven by margin expansion across all three segments: Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool . In the first quarter of 2025, Pentair continued its positive trajectory, posting sales of $1.0 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.11, marking an 18% increase year-over-year . Looking ahead, Pentair projects adjusted EPS for 2025 to be between $4.65 and $4.80, indicating a 9% increase at the midpoint.
Quality of Earnings
The company demonstrates strong adherence to General Accounting Principles, with financial reports that conform to GAAP, are decision-useful, sustainable, and offer returns exceeding the cost of capital. There have been no recent changes to accounting policies, and all required financial reports are submitted on time. Revenue quality is also robust, marked by high predictability—with a substantial portion of clients returning year after year—strong profitability with gross margins exceeding 70%, diversified income sources with no client accounting for more than 15% of revenue, and clear growth in both revenue and net income. Additionally, there are no significant financial report warning signs: earnings contain minimal accrual components, do not narrowly beat benchmarks in a suspicious pattern, and revenue is not recognized prematurely. Expenses are not misrepresented, audit opinions are unqualified, goodwill is properly assessed, and the company does not rely on aggressive accounting tactics such as related-party transactions or off-balance-sheet debt. Operating ccash flows align with net income, earnings are recurring and persistent, and there is no history of restatements or enforcement actions, reinforcing the reliability and quality of the company’s financial reporting.

Company Summary
Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) is a global water treatment company incorporated in Ireland, with tax residency in the UK and its main U.S. office in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The company operates through three segments: Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool, providing sustainable water solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and agricultural applications.
