Pentair plc Set to Report Q1 2025 Earnings with Analyst Expectations High
With a market capitalization of $12.8 billion, Pentair plc (PNR) is dedicated to providing sustainable water solutions on a global scale. Headquartered in London, UK, the company operates through three main segments: Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool. Pentair is scheduled to release its fiscal Q1 2025 earnings results on Tuesday, April 22.
Analysts Predict Strong Q1 Performance
Analysts anticipate Pentair will report adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, representing a 7.5% increase from $0.94 per share in the same quarter last year. The company has consistently outperformed Wall Street estimates, successfully exceeding bottom-line predictions for the past four quarters, including a 5.9% beat in Q4 2024.
Future Earnings Growth Projections
Looking ahead to fiscal 2025, analysts expect the company to report an adjusted EPS of $4.77, marking a 10.2% increase from $4.33 in fiscal 2024. Furthermore, projections indicate an increase to $5.27 in fiscal 2026, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 10.5%.
Stock Performance and Market Comparison
Over the past 52 weeks, shares of PNR have declined by 7.2%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which saw a 2.7% drop, and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI), which decreased by 6.6% during the same timeframe.
Recent Earnings Report Sparks Investor Concerns
Despite releasing better-than-expected results in Q4 2024 on February 4, Pentair’s stock fell by 4.3%. The company’s adjusted EPS of $1.08 surpassed analyst estimates, but guidance for 2025 adjusted EPS ranged from $4.65 to $4.80, falling short of expectations. Additional concerns stemmed from a 5% decline in flow sales and a 4% drop in water solutions sales year-over-year for Q4. The overall market sentiment was further pressured by weak residential demand amid high borrowing costs and a sluggish housing market.
Analyst Consensus and Future Outlook
Analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on Pentair, reflected in a “Moderate Buy” rating. Of the 19 analysts covering the stock, 12 recommend a “Strong Buy,” one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and six advocate for a “Hold.” The average price target of $112.67 indicates a potential upside of 45.3% from current levels.
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