Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) is included among the 13 Best Consistent Dividend Stocks to Buy Now.
On October 22, UBS analyst Damian Karas increased the firm’s price target on Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) to $124 from $120 while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock, as reported by The Fly.
Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) released its third-quarter 2025 results on October 21, reporting revenue of $1.02 billion, up 2.88% from the same period a year earlier. Operating income reached $232 million, with a return on sales (ROS) of 22.7%, reflecting a 460-basis-point improvement year over year. On an adjusted basis, ROS rose 160 basis points to 25.7%. Year-to-date, net cash from continuing operations totaled $764 million, up $84 million from the prior year, while free cash flow stood at $719 million, marking a $90 million increase.
The company also completed the acquisition of Hydra-Stop on September 17 for roughly $292 million, expecting a tax benefit of around $50 million from the deal.
Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) is an American-based company recognized for its expertise in water treatment technologies. Although its operations are primarily centered in the US, the firm is incorporated in Ireland and maintains tax residency in the United Kingdom.
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