Why Pentair (PNR) Stock Is Up Today: Q3 2026 ended September 30, 2026 Earnings
Earnings results
- EPS comparison not verified
Actual: $1.18 (adjusted)
- Revenue comparison not verified
Actual: $0.9764 (reported, billions)
- Guidance
Maintained 2026 adjusted EPS at about $4.70, the previous midpoint.
Earnings and the stock move
Pentair reported third-quarter results, maintained its full-year adjusted profit forecast and said its pool distributors had completed their inventory realignment. The inventory reset offers a clearer starting point for next season, while the fourth-quarter sales forecast points to a return to reported growth. The next test is whether this reset leads to stronger pool orders and cash generation.
Q3 2026 ended September 30, 2026 earnings recap
Pentair rose 9.4% to $60.41 during trading on October 27, 2026, after reporting quarterly results and maintaining its adjusted profit outlook.
- The company said its pool distributors finished adjusting inventory. That gives investors a clearer starting point for the 2027 pool season.
- Adjusted EPS, or profit per share, was $1.18 for the third quarter, down from $1.24 a year earlier. GAAP profit was $0.91 per share.
- Management maintained its full-year adjusted profit forecast at about $4.7 per share. It expects fourth-quarter sales to grow 7%–9%.
- Pool sales fell 18%, while Flow sales grew 4% and Water Solutions grew 1%. A pool recovery is important because it remains a large part of the business.
- Quarterly results included about $8 million of tariff refunds. Investors should separate that benefit from the performance of the ongoing business.
- Pentair sells pumps, filters and pool equipment. Its October 26 closing price was $55.22; the completed charts precede the earnings rally.
Watch whether the pool inventory reset turns into stronger sales. Weak housing demand, seasonal pool spending and lower cash generation remain risks.
Financials and technicals
Charts through Oct 26, 2026. The session move above may reflect later news.
Technical setup and risks
The October 26 close of $55.22 was above the 20-day average of $53.19 and below the 50-day average of $56.7. The earnings rally moves attention to $59–$62 a late-August and early-September trading area. The October 23–26 range around $54.3–$55.9 is a lower support reference; a sustained close matters more than an early price jump.
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