Pentair (PNR) Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference summary
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Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference summary
19 Feb, 2026Leadership transitions and organizational updates
CFO Bob Fishman will retire by March 1, with Nick Brazis succeeding him; De'Mon Wiggins now leads both Flow and Water Solutions segments.
Leadership has been working closely to ensure a smooth transition and expanded responsibilities.
Business performance and demand outlook
Flow segment has shown strong growth and profit expansion, while Water Solutions is integrating residential pump and filtration businesses for synergy.
Commercial demand remains strong across buildings, healthcare, education, and data centers; industrial demand is robust due to a shift toward recurring revenue.
Residential market is flat, but strategic initiatives are expected to drive share gains.
Financial guidance and segment expectations
2026 guidance assumes no residential recovery, with Pool business volumes flat and 2-3% price increases.
Water Solutions expected to grow low single digits with margin expansion; Flow business guided for high single-digit growth and 100 bps margin improvement.
Balanced contribution to incremental EBITDA and income expected from all segments in 2026.
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