Pentair Plc (PNR) delivered an impressive performance in Q1 2025. It beat earning and revenue estimates, sparking an appreciation in its stock price. Despite a decrease in sales, Pentair reported robust first quarter results due to margin expansion achieved through strategic initiatives on price attainment and transformation. The results were highlighted by an adjusted EPS of $1.11, surpassing FactSet estimate of $0.96. Reports suggest potential undervaluation, eliciting rumors of further upside. This comes amid tariff concerns, which were offset by price increases. Price targets were revised by Baird and reduced by Mizuho and Goldman Sachs - though a 'Buy' rating was maintained. Looking forward, the company updated its 2025 earnings forecast and announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25. Pentair has also set ambitious new environment commitments after achieving its 2030 Sustainability Goals six years early. Analyst forecasts, recent insider trading, and hedge fund activity have placed Pentair under the limelight, and institutional ownership remains high at 89%.
Pentair Plc PNR News Analytics from Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT to Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:03:34 GMT - Rating 6 - Innovation 1 - Information 8 - Rumor -8
