Pentair reports lower Q3 sales and EPS, maintains adjusted 2026 outlook

Pentair reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $976 million, down 4% year over year, with GAAP diluted EPS falling to $0.91 from $1.12 and adjusted EPS declining to $1.18 from $1.24; results included approximately $8 million in IEEPA refunds. The company lowered full-year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to approximately $3.76 and expects sales to decline about 3%, while reaffirming adjusted EPS guidance of approximately $4.70; Pool sales fell 18% amid channel inventory realignment, partly offset by 4% growth in Flow sales and 1% growth in Water Solutions.