Pentair Q1 2025 Earnings Beat, Shares Jump

Pentair reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2025 earnings, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.11, beating analyst estimates by $0.10 and last year's results, despite a 1% drop in net sales to $1.01 billion. The pool segment grew 7% in revenue, offsetting declines in water solutions and flow segments, while profitability improved due to lower costs and strategic supply chain management. Pentair's shares rose 7% to 9.5% in premarket trading following the report, though the stock remains down over 20% year-to-date. The company continues to mitigate risks from evolving global tariffs through price increases, inventory pre-buys, and reduced reliance on China. Pentair reaffirmed its 2025 sales outlook (flat to up 2%) and narrowed its profit guidance to $4.27-$4.42 per share, maintaining its adjusted EPS guidance at $4.65-$4.80. Investors are closely monitoring earnings estimate revisions as Pentair has a strong history of beating consensus forecasts.