PNRIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Pentair plc hold a median 12-month price target of $69 — +4.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Pentair plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (93): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (8): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PNR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 11 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $94 → $84 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $85 → $65 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $73 → $61 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Hold | $65 → $55 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $85 → $69 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $73 → $60 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Outperform | $91 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $83 → $80 |
| 29 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | $75 → $65 |
| 29 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $100 → $85 |
| 21 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Reiterates | Underperform | $75 → $64 |
| 16 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Reiterates | Underperform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $91 → $72 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 29 Oct 2026, Pentair plc returned −37.9% against +13.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 76% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Pentair plc has a market value of $10.1B and an enterprise value of $11.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.0B. The latest quarter shrank 4.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $651.4M, a 16.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.98.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $673.0M, after $78.5M of capital spending.
Pentair plc spent $448.2M on share buybacks and $169.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.0×; forward P/E: 11.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.66%, paying out 29% of earnings.
Pentair plc employs 9,000 people — $446K of revenue per employee.
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Benzinga’s headline says an analyst covering Pentair is no longer bearish. The excerpt does not identify the analyst, rating change, or supporting details.
Why it matters — PNR watchers may note the reported shift in an analyst’s outlook, though the excerpt provides no specifics about the change.
The excerpt discusses Cboe Global Markets’ gains, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ decline, and Formula One Group’s exclusive commercial rights to the championship. It does not mention Pentair.
Why it matters — The excerpt provides no company-specific information about Pentair for a PNR watcher.
Pentair had its best trading day in more than six years after analysts began describing the pool pump company as an AI play. The excerpt notes that AI was not mentioned in the company’s earnings release or call.
Why it matters — PNR watchers may note the contrast between analysts’ AI framing and the company’s own earnings communications.
Pentair reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.18, above its guidance range of approximately $1.05 to $1.08. Strength in Flow and Water Solutions helped offset lower Pool sales associated with channel inventory reduction.
Why it matters — PNR watchers may note the earnings result exceeded guidance, while Pool sales remained affected by channel inventory reduction.
The item is the transcript of Pentair plc’s Q3 2026 earnings call; the provided text contains no further details about the call.
Why it matters — A PNR watcher can use the transcript to review management’s discussion, but the excerpt does not state any results or outlook.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Pentair plc have a median 12-month price target of $69, with estimates ranging from $50 to $94. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Pentair plc, 9 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Pentair plc 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 28 Oct 2026, Pentair plc ranks 62 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +4.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Pentair plc 62 out of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Pentair plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PNR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $50 to $94 over the next 12 months.
Pentair plc returned -37.9% over the 12 months to 29 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Pentair plc is a global water solutions company that designs, manufactures, and services technologies for moving, treating, managing, and enjoying water. Its Flow segment supplies pumps, fluid-handling equipment, pressure vessels, filtration systems, wastewater solutions, and related products for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and infrastructure applications.
The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 28 Oct 2026): "This Pentair Analyst Is No Longer Bearish; Here Are Top 2 Upgrades For Wednesday". Benzinga’s headline says an analyst covering Pentair is no longer bearish. The excerpt does not identify the analyst, rating change, or supporting details.
Pentair plc is a global water solutions company that designs, manufactures, and services technologies for moving, treating, managing, and enjoying water. Its Flow segment supplies pumps, fluid-handling equipment, pressure vessels, filtration systems, wastewater solutions, and related products for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and infrastructure applications. Water Solutions provides treatment systems and components such as control valves, activated carbon products, conventional filtration, and point-of-use and point-of-entry equipment, supporting access to cleaner water and efficient water management. The Pool segment serves residential and commercial markets with pumps, filters, heaters, lighting, automation controls, cleaners, and maintenance equipment designed for pool operation and upkeep. Pentair plc serves homes, businesses, municipalities, and industrial users across water-intensive sectors, including food and beverage, aquaculture, manufacturing, and water treatment. The company plays a significant role in the global water technology market by addressing filtration, fluid transfer, reuse, wastewater, and water-quality needs through integrated equipment and systems.
CEO Mr. John L. Stauch · 9,000 employees · United Kingdom · https://www.pentair.com
