PNRIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering Pentair plc hold a median 12-month price target of $79 — +51.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 41 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the lower 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 (97): 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 (5): 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 +51.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2026 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Outperform | $91 |
| 29 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $83 → $80 |
| 29 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 29 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Sell | $75 → $65 |
| 21 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $100 → $85 |
| 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 |
| 16 July 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $115 → $94 |
| 16 July 2026 | Stifel | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Stifel | Downgrade | Hold | $103 → $65 |
| 15 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $110 → $83 |
| 15 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Downgrade | Sector Perform | $101 → $74 |
| 15 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Downgrade | Sector Perform | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PNR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Pentair plc returned −52.6% against +16.2% 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.
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 79% 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 $8.4B and an enterprise value of $10.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.0B. The latest quarter shrank 17.0% 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: 13.6×; forward P/E: 10.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.07%, paying out 27% of earnings.
Pentair plc employs 9,000 people — $446K of revenue per employee.
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Pentair has acquired Taco, expanding its water solutions segment portfolio. The acquisition adds pumps, valves, and controls, and targets high-growth markets in the water solutions space.
Why it matters — The Taco acquisition broadens Pentair's water solutions offerings and positions the company to capture growth in higher-demand water markets.
SBS Law has announced an opportunity for Pentair plc (PNR) investors to lead a securities fraud lawsuit against the company. The notice invites affected investors to participate in the legal action.
Why it matters — The securities fraud lawsuit presents a potential legal and financial concern for Pentair watchers monitoring the company's exposure to litigation.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is reminding Pentair plc investors who suffered losses to contact the firm to discuss their options, ahead of the October 2nd deadline for seeking a lead plaintiff role in the litigation.
Why it matters — The reminder signals active securities litigation against Pentair that could affect investors who experienced losses in the stock.
Pentair plc announced it has completed its acquisition of Taco Group Holdings, a leader in hydronic and water-based solutions, for $1.4 billion subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to accelerate Pentair's growth strategy and expand its portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions.
Why it matters — The completed acquisition is expected to accelerate Pentair's growth strategy and broaden its portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions, which is significant for watchers of the company's strategic direction.
Hagens Berman is investigating claims in a class action complaint filed on behalf of Pentair plc (PNR) investors against the company. The firm reminds investors of an expanded class period and an impending lead plaintiff deadline.
Why it matters — PNR watchers would care because the class action investigation signals potential legal and financial exposure for the company arising from the investor claims.
The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Pentair plc have a median 12-month price target of $79, with estimates ranging from $50 to $94. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 16 analysts covering Pentair plc, 8 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Pentair plc 41 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Pentair plc ranks 41 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +51.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Pentair plc 41 out of 100 as at 8 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 -52.6% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Pentair plc is a global water solutions company that designs, manufactures, and sells products and systems for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and agricultural applications. Pentair plc focuses on smart, sustainable technologies that help move, improve, and enjoy water through equipment such as pumps, filtration and treatment systems, flow control products, valves, controls, and pool and spa solutions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Oct 2026): "Pentair Expands Water Solutions Segment With Taco Acquisition". Pentair has acquired Taco, expanding its water solutions segment portfolio. The acquisition adds pumps, valves, and controls, and targets high-growth markets in the water solutions space.
Pentair plc is a global water solutions company that designs, manufactures, and sells products and systems for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and agricultural applications. Pentair plc focuses on smart, sustainable technologies that help move, improve, and enjoy water through equipment such as pumps, filtration and treatment systems, flow control products, valves, controls, and pool and spa solutions. Its business is organized around core segments that serve water movement, water quality, and aquatic systems, supporting customers ranging from homeowners and contractors to large utilities and industrial operators. The company’s offerings are used to manage clean water access, water reuse, wastewater handling, and efficient fluid transport across a wide range of environments. Pentair plc plays an important role in the broader water infrastructure and specialty industrial markets by providing solutions that support resource efficiency and reliable water management.
CEO Mr. John L. Stauch · 9,000 employees · United Kingdom · https://www.pentair.com
