# Pentair Reports Lower Quarterly Sales as Pool Business Contracts

The October 27 release shows $976 million in sales and lower earnings from continuing operations.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-27T14:05:57.392Z
Updated: 2026-10-27T14:05:57.392Z
Section: Business
Format: News
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Pentair reported third-quarter sales of approximately $976 million on October 27, down 4% from a year earlier, as weaker Pool results outweighed growth in other businesses.

Core sales, excluding currency movements, acquisitions and divestitures, declined 5%.

Diluted earnings from continuing operations fell to 91 cents per share from $1.12. Adjusted earnings declined to $1.18 from $1.24 per share. The adjusted measure excludes specified costs and differs from generally accepted accounting results.

Pool sales fell 18%, and the segment’s reported income declined 38%. Pentair said the quarter reflected completion of an inventory realignment with major distribution partners.

Flow sales increased 4%, while Water Solutions sales rose 1%. Companywide operating income declined 15% to approximately $196 million. Operating cash flow totaled $169 million, compared with $196 million a year earlier.

Management reaffirmed the midpoint of its prior adjusted annual earnings forecast, at approximately $4.70 per share, and expects reported annual sales to decline approximately 3%. Those projections remain subject to future demand and operating conditions.

Sources:
Pentair, October 27 financial results: https://pentair.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/pentair-reports-third-quarter-2026-results

## Sources
- Pentair: October 27 quarterly results: https://pentair.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/pentair-reports-third-quarter-2026-results