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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Pentair Plc (PNR) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5184 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
42.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$8.74B
mid-cap
Summary
Pentair Plc (PNR) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Pentair Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Pentair Plc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $8.74B.
For PNR, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 42.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 16.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-10-16
How PNR ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-03-31
Pentair Plc (PNR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | PNR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8.74B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 13.10x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 2.29x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% | – |
| EPS | $4.08 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $23.29 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $25.68 | – |
| FCF/Share | $4.37 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PNR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 17.6% | – |
| ROA | 9.5% | – |
| ROIC | 14.1% | – |
| Gross Margin | 40.9% | – |
| Operating Margin | 20.6% | – |
| Net Margin | 16.0% | – |
| EBT Margin | 18.2% | – |
| Tax Rate | 14.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PNR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 1.19x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 0.86x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 1.86x | – |
| Working Capital | $824M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | PNR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $786M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $716M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$70M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -5.9% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | -6.2% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 17.0% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.7% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PNR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.59x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.6x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.9x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 11.1x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 79 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 94 days | – |
| Payables Period | 49 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 125 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | PNR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.20B | – |
| Operating Income | $864M | – |
| Net Income | $671M | – |
| R&D Expense | $97M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $759M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.48B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PNR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.02 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 25.0% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 164M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 3.8% | – |
| EPS Growth | 5.4% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.76B | 24.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $68M | 1.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $914M | 12.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $642M | 9.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $3.26B | 46.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $607M | 8.6% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery)
Pentair Plc (PNR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Pentair Plc (Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery)): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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FAQ
Pentair Plc (PNR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Pentair Plc (PNR) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Pentair Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Pentair Plc stock predictions?
For PNR, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 42.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 16.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Pentair Plc forecasts updated?
Pentair Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Pentair Plc's industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, PNR included, share the SEC industry code Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery). The largest are: Nvent Electric Plc (NVT), Jbt Marel Corp (JBTM), Kadant Inc (KAI).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.