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Pentair: Flat Pool Market Today — Can Automation Drive Tomorrow’s Upside?

Pentair delivered a robust performance in Q4 and the full year of 2025, demonstrating operational resilience and strategic execution. The company achieved a 5% sales growth in Q4, and a 9% increase in adjusted operating profit, highlighting a consistent focus on executing strategic priorities. This period marked the 15th consecutive quarter of margin expansion, reflecting the effectiveness of the Pentair Business System and continuous improvement culture. Adjusted EPS rose by 9%, underscoring strong bottom-line growth despite a complex macroeconomic environment. For the full year 2025, Pentair reported record levels in sales, adjusted operating income, return on sales, and adjusted EPS, demonstrating the resilience of its diversified water portfolio. The company recorded an impressive $748 million in free cash flow and returned $225 million to shareholders through share repurchases, reflecting disciplined capital allocation.