Pentair Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

• Third quarter sales of $969 million.
• Third quarter GAAP EPS of $0.86 and adjusted EPS of $0.89.
• The company updates its full year 2021 GAAP EPS guidance to approximately $3.19 to $3.25 and on an adjusted basis to approximately $3.34 to $3.40.

   

  Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures are in the attached financial tables.

Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) today announced third quarter 2021 sales of $969 million. Sales were up 21 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 18 percent in the third quarter. Third quarter 2021 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $0.86 compared to $0.66 in the third quarter of 2020. On an adjusted basis, the company reported EPS of $0.89 compared to $0.70 in the third quarter of 2020. Segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.

Third quarter 2021 operating income was $167 million, up 31 percent compared to operating income for the third quarter of 2020, and return on sales (“ROS”) was 17.3 percent, an increase of 130 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2020. On an adjusted basis, the company reported segment income of $180 million for the third quarter of 2021, up 28 percent compared to segment income for the third quarter of 2020, and ROS was 18.5 percent, an increase of 90 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2020.

Consumer Solutions sales were up 30 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 26 percent in the third quarter. Segment income of $144 million was up 27 percent compared to the third quarter of 2020, and ROS was 23.5 percent, a decrease of 70 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2020.

Industrial & Flow Technologies sales were up 8 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, core sales grew 8 percent in the third quarter. Segment income of $52 million was up 23 percent compared to the third quarter of 2020, and ROS was 14.8 percent, an increase of 180 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2020.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $179 million compared to $234 million in the third quarter of 2020 and free cash flow provided by continuing operations for the quarter was $165 million compared to $220 million in the third quarter of 2020.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $540 million compared to $501 million in the first nine months of the previous year and free cash flow provided by continuing operations in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $506 million compared to $457 million in the first nine months of the previous year.

Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.20 per share in the third quarter of 2021. Pentair previously announced on September 21, 2021 that it will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on November 5, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 22, 2021. This year marks the 45th consecutive year that Pentair has increased its dividend.

John L. Stauch, Pentair’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented: “I would like to thank our Pentair teams for once again helping us meet our commitments in the face of unprecedented material shortages and inflation. Pentair delivered another quarter of strong double digit sales and EPS growth reflecting the demand across our entire portfolio. Our backlog remains at a record level, which gives us confidence in our ability to continue our strong momentum. We have made great strides in increasing our capacity throughout this period of robust demand, however, we expect material shortages and logistical constraints to remain a challenge in the near term.

“We remain focused on driving our strategic growth initiatives and we have completed two acquisitions this year that accelerate our Pool and Water Treatment businesses. We continue to believe that we are in attractive spaces and that the strength of our portfolio, along with strong cash flow and our healthy balance sheet, enables us to continue investing in our core business, pursue strategic acquisitions, drive transformation, deliver for customers, and create value for our shareholders.”

Outlook

The company updates its estimated 2021 GAAP EPS from continuing operations to approximately $3.19 to $3.25 and on an adjusted EPS basis to approximately $3.34 to $3.40. The company updates full year 2021 sales guidance to be up approximately 22 to 23 percent on a reported basis. The company expects full year free cash flow of greater than 100 percent of net income.

In addition, the company introduces fourth quarter 2021 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance of $0.77 to $0.83 and on an adjusted EPS basis of $0.81 to $0.87. The company expects fourth quarter sales to be up approximately 15 to 19 percent on a reported basis compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.

EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

Pentair President and Chief Executive Officer John L. Stauch and Chief Financial Officer Robert P. Fishman will discuss the company’s third quarter 2021 results on a two-way conference call with investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today. A live audio webcast of the call, along with the related presentation, can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, www.pentair.com, shortly before the call begins.

Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attachments to this release and in the presentation, each of which can be found on Pentair’s website. The webcast and presentation will be archived at the company’s website following the conclusion of the event.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains statements that we believe to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “targets,” “plans,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “future” or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of virus variants and the rate and effectiveness of vaccinations; actions that may be taken by us, other businesses and governments to address or otherwise mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those that may impact our ability to operate our facilities, meet production demands, and deliver products to our customers; the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, our workforce, customers and suppliers, and customer demand; overall global economic and business conditions impacting our business, including the strength of housing and related markets; supply, demand, logistics, competition and pricing pressures related to and in the markets we serve; volatility in currency exchange rates; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the Pleatco acquisition; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans, cost reduction initiatives and transformation program; risks associated with operating foreign businesses; the impact of raw material costs, labor costs and other inflation; the impact of seasonality of sales and weather conditions; our ability to comply with laws and regulations; the impact of changes in laws, regulations and administrative policy, including those that limit U.S. tax benefits or impact trade agreements and tariffs; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements, including all financial forecasts, speak only as of the date of this release. Pentair plc assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this release.

ABOUT PENTAIR PLC

Pentair makes the most of life’s essential resources. From our residential and business solutions that help people move, improve and enjoy their water, to our sustainable innovations and applications, we deliver smart, sustainable solutions for life.

Pentair had revenue in 2020 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 9,750 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit www.pentair.com.

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