Shares of water treatment company Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) are trading higher after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results on Tuesday.

Earnings Details

The company reported a 3% year-over-year (Y/Y) sales increase to $1.022 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.005 billion.

Also, core sales rose 3% Y/Y in the third quarter, excluding currency translation, acquisitions, and divestitures.

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Gross margin expanded to 41.0% from 39.6% a year ago in the quarter. Adjusted operating margin expanded 160 basis points Y/Y to 25.7% in the quarter.

Adjusted EPS came in at $1.24, surpassing $1.18 analyst estimate.

Free cash flow used for continuing operations for the quarter was $179 million.

The company held $128.4 million in cash and equivalents as of Sept. 30, 2025.

Segment Details

Flow segment sales rose 6% Y/Y to $394.0 million, Segment income was $95.3 million (+15% Y/Y), and the operating margin was 24.2%, an increase of 200 bps Y/Y in the quarter.

Water Solutions segment sales were $273.3 million (-6% Y/Y), Segment income was $68.4 million (+6% Y/Y), and ...