Pentair Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

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Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) reported third quarter 2022 sales of $1.06 billion, a 9% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EPS at $0.99. However, GAAP EPS decreased to $0.70 from $0.86 in Q3 2021. The company revised its full-year GAAP EPS guidance to approximately $3.01 and adjusted EPS to $3.65. Despite strong sales growth in its sectors, operating income fell 12% to $147 million. Pentair anticipates challenges in the upcoming quarters due to inventory corrections and external economic pressures, yet remains optimistic about future growth initiatives.

Positive

• Sales up 9% year-over-year to $1.06 billion.
• Adjusted EPS increased to $0.99 from $0.89.
• Segment income rose by 15% to $207 million.
• Successful acquisition of Manitowoc Ice with positive integration.

Negative

• GAAP EPS decreased from $0.86 to $0.70.
• Operating income declined by 12% to $147 million.
• Anticipated moderating volumes in the next few quarters.

• Third quarter sales of $1.06 billion.
• Third quarter GAAP EPS of $0.70 and adjusted EPS of $0.99.
• The company updates its full year 2022 GAAP EPS guidance to approximately $3.01 and on an adjusted basis to approximately $3.65.

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

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) today announced third quarter 2022 sales of $1.06 billion. Sales were up 9 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 4 percent in the third quarter. Third quarter 2022 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $0.70 compared to $0.86 in the third quarter of 2021. On an adjusted basis, the company reported EPS of $0.99 compared to $0.89 in the third quarter of 2021. Segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.

John L. Stauch, Pentair’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented: “We reported solid third quarter results with sales growing near double digits and strong segment income and adjusted EPS gains. We saw price outpace inflation once again resulting in strong margin expansion. We are proud of these results given the ongoing supply chain disruptions and the manufacturing inefficiencies that resulted. While we have begun to see some inventory correcting in our residential channels, our commercial and industrial businesses continue to do well. We closed on the acquisition of Manitowoc Ice in the quarter and the integration is off to a good start.”

Third quarter 2022 operating income was $147 million, down 12 percent compared to operating income for the third quarter of 2021, and return on sales (“ROS”) was 13.9 percent, a decrease of 340 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2021. On an adjusted basis, the company reported segment income of $207 million for the third quarter of 2022, up 15 percent compared to segment income for the third quarter of 2021, and ROS was 19.6 percent, an increase of 110 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2021.

Consumer Solutions sales were up 8 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 2 percent in the third quarter. Segment income of $159 million was up 10 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021, and ROS was 23.8 percent, an increase of 30 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2021.

Industrial & Flow Technologies sales were up 10 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 14 percent in the third quarter. Segment income of $66 million was up 25 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021, and ROS was 16.9 percent, an increase of 210 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2021.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $95 million for the quarter compared to $179 million in the third quarter of 2021 and free cash flow provided by continuing operations for the quarter was $72 million compared to $165 million in the third quarter of 2021.

Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.21 per share in the third quarter of 2022. Pentair previously announced on September 19, 2022 that it will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on November 4, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 21, 2022. This year marks the 46th consecutive year that Pentair has increased its dividend.

OUTLOOK

The company updates its estimated 2022 GAAP EPS to approximately $3.01 and on an adjusted EPS basis to approximately $3.65. The company updates full year 2022 sales guidance to be up approximately 9 percent on a reported basis.

In addition, the company introduces fourth quarter 2022 GAAP EPS guidance of approximately $0.68 and on an adjusted EPS basis of approximately $0.79. The company expects fourth quarter sales to be approximately flat on a reported basis compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

Mr. Stauch further added, “Given the acceleration of inventory correction in our residential channels, coupled with headwinds from foreign exchange and higher interest rates, we expect volumes to continue to moderate for the next few quarters. While we have not yet set our 2023 plan, we believe we are well positioned to grow next year given pricing carryover, accretion from Manitowoc Ice, reduced manufacturing inefficiencies that have been an ongoing issue in 2022, and our Transformation initiatives gaining momentum. We believe we have a solid foundation and we have an exciting future. Our mission and purpose remain important as we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource.”

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 2022 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 our ability to integrate the Manitowoc Ice acquisition successfully; our ability to retain customers and employees of Manitowoc Ice; the overall global economic and business conditions impacting our business, including the strength of housing and related markets and conditions relating to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions; the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic including the impact of virus variants and the effectiveness of vaccinations on the global economy, our workforce, businesses, operations, customers, suppliers and customer demand; supply, demand, logistics, competition and pricing pressures related to and in the markets we serve; volatility in currency exchange and interest rates; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans, cost reduction initiatives and transformation program; risks associated with operating foreign businesses and foreign supply chains; 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 ability to trade, trade agreements and tariffs; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating and ESG goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. All forward-looking statements, including all financial forecasts, speak only as of the date of this release. Pentair assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this release.

ABOUT PENTAIR PLC

At Pentair, we inspire people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions, to our sustainable innovations and applications, we deliver smart, sustainable solutions for life.

Pentair had revenue in 2021 of approximately $3.8 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 11,250 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 Pentair.com.

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
	Three months ended							Nine months ended
In millions, except per-share data	September 30, 2022			September 30, 2021				September 30, 2022			September 30, 2021
Net sales	$	1,055.1		$	969.2			$	3,118.9		$	2,776.2
Cost of goods sold		707.0			634.4				2,079.1			1,785.2
Gross profit		348.1			334.8				1,039.8			991.0
% of net sales		33.0	%		34.5	%			33.3	%		35.7	%
Selling, general and administrative		177.3			145.6				487.0			440.4
% of net sales		16.8	%		15.0	%			15.6	%		15.9	%
Research and development		23.7			21.9				69.1			64.4
% of net sales		2.2	%		2.3	%			2.2	%		2.3	%
Operating income		147.1			167.3				483.7			486.2
% of net sales		13.9	%		17.3	%			15.5	%		17.5	%
Other (income) expense:
Gain on sale of businesses		(0.2	)		(1.4	)			(0.2	)		(1.4	)
Other expense		0.3			0.3				0.5			1.0
Net interest expense		19.3			2.6				34.2			11.5
% of net sales		1.8	%		0.3	%			1.1	%		0.4	%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		127.7			165.8				449.2			475.1
Provision for income taxes		12.3			22.1				62.3			67.7
Effective tax rate		9.6	%		13.3	%			13.9	%		14.2	%
Net income from continuing operations		115.4			143.7				386.9			407.4
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—			(0.1	)			(1.0	)		(3.1	)
Net income	$	115.4		$	143.6			$	385.9		$	404.3
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share
Basic
Continuing operations	$	0.70		$	0.87			$	2.35		$	2.46
Discontinued operations		—			—				(0.01	)		(0.02	)
Basic earnings per ordinary share	$	0.70		$	0.87			$	2.34		$	2.44
Diluted
Continuing operations	$	0.70		$	0.86			$	2.33		$	2.43
Discontinued operations		—			—				(0.01	)		(0.02	)
Diluted earnings per ordinary share	$	0.70		$	0.86			$	2.32		$	2.41
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic		164.5			165.7				164.8			166.0
Diluted		165.2			167.6				165.8			167.7
Cash dividends paid per ordinary share	$	0.21		$	0.20			$	0.63		$	0.60

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
	September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021
In millions
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	118.8		$	94.5
Accounts and notes receivable, net		529.7			534.3
Inventories		778.7			562.9
Other current assets		135.3			112.3
Total current assets		1,562.5			1,304.0
Property, plant and equipment, net		339.1			310.0
Other assets
Goodwill		3,202.5			2,504.5
Intangibles, net		1,110.7			428.0
Other non-current assets		293.8			207.1
Total other assets		4,607.0			3,139.6
Total assets	$	6,508.6		$	4,753.6
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	372.0		$	385.7
Employee compensation and benefits		102.9			140.1
Other current liabilities		625.6			525.9
Total current liabilities		1,100.5			1,051.7
Other liabilities
Long-term debt		2,448.1			894.1
Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits		88.4			93.2
Deferred tax liabilities		46.5			89.8
Other non-current liabilities		185.9			202.9
Total liabilities		3,869.4			2,331.7
Equity		2,639.2			2,421.9
Total liabilities and equity	$	6,508.6		$	4,753.6

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
	Nine months ended
In millions	September 30, 2022				September 30, 2021
Operating activities
Net income	$	385.9			$	404.3
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		1.0				3.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		(1.2	)			(0.2	)
Depreciation		39.9				38.3
Amortization		31.4				19.4
Deferred income taxes		(37.5	)			(4.8	)
Gain on sale of businesses		(0.2	)			(1.4	)
Share-based compensation		20.6				20.8
Amortization of bridge financing fees		9.0				—
(Gain) loss on sale of assets		(2.3	)			0.7
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions
Accounts receivable		24.3				(78.2	)
Inventories		(170.6	)			(76.1	)
Other current assets		(27.1	)			(9.6	)
Accounts payable		(36.7	)			79.3
Employee compensation and benefits		(34.9	)			30.7
Other current liabilities		79.8				118.2
Other non-current assets and liabilities		(9.9	)			(4.1	)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations		271.5				540.4
Net cash used for operating activities of discontinued operations		(1.0	)			(0.3	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		270.5				540.1
Investing activities
Capital expenditures		(63.2	)			(38.6	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		3.0				3.7
Proceeds from the sale of businesses, net		—				1.4
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(1,592.8	)			(83.6	)
Settlement of net investment hedges		8.8				—
Other		0.3				2.7
Net cash used for investing activities		(1,643.9	)			(114.4	)
Financing activities
Net borrowings (repayments) of revolving long-term debt		256.1				(36.1	)
Proceeds from long-term debt		1,391.3				—
Repayments of long-term debt		(88.3	)			(103.8	)
Debt issuance costs		(15.7	)			—
Shares issued to employees, net of shares withheld		(4.0	)			12.7
Repurchases of ordinary shares		(50.0	)			(100.0	)
Dividends paid		(104.1	)			(99.9	)
Receipts (payments) upon the maturity of cross currency swaps		0.2				(14.7	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		1,385.5				(341.8	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		12.2				7.2
Change in cash and cash equivalents		24.3				91.1
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		94.5				82.1
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	118.8			$	173.2

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP Operating Activities Cash Flow to the Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
	Three months ended			Three months ended			Three months ended			Nine months ended
In millions	March 31, 2022			June 30, 2022			September 30, 2022			September 30, 2022
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	(131.5	)	$	307.8		$	95.2		$	271.5
Capital expenditures		(17.7	)		(22.4	)		(23.1	)		(63.2	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		—			2.9			0.1			3.0
Free cash flow from continuing operations	$	(149.2	)	$	288.3		$	72.2		$	211.3
Net cash used for discontinued operations		—			(1.0	)		—			(1.0	)
Free cash flow	$	(149.2	)	$	287.3		$	72.2		$	210.3

	Three months ended			Three months ended			Three months ended			Nine months ended
In millions	March 31, 2021			June 30, 2021			September 30, 2021			September 30, 2021
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	(18.8	)	$	379.8		$	179.4		$	540.4
Capital expenditures		(13.2	)		(11.1	)		(14.3	)		(38.6	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		3.4			0.1			0.2			3.7
Free cash flow from continuing operations	$	(28.6	)	$	368.8		$	165.3		$	505.5
Net cash used for discontinued operations		(0.2	)		—			(0.1	)		(0.3	)
Free cash flow	$	(28.8	)	$	368.8		$	165.2		$	505.2

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Unaudited)
	2022												2021
In millions	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Nine Months			First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Nine Months
Net sales
Consumer Solutions	$	641.2		$	686.2		$	665.3		$	1,992.7		$	521.4		$	576.9		$	613.6		$	1,711.9
Industrial & Flow Technologies		358.1			377.4			389.5			1,125.0			344.1			363.9			355.1			1,063.1
Other		0.3			0.6			0.3			1.2			0.4			0.3			0.5			1.2
Consolidated	$	999.6		$	1,064.2		$	1,055.1		$	3,118.9		$	865.9		$	941.1		$	969.2		$	2,776.2
Segment income (loss)
Consumer Solutions	$	138.5		$	169.2		$	158.6		$	466.3		$	131.0		$	143.4		$	144.2		$	418.6
Industrial & Flow Technologies		52.2			59.1			65.7			177.0			50.0			57.1			52.4			159.5
Other		(18.6	)		(22.4	)		(17.4	)		(58.4	)		(16.6	)		(25.6	)		(16.9	)		(59.1	)
Consolidated	$	172.1		$	205.9		$	206.9		$	584.9		$	164.4		$	174.9		$	179.7		$	519.0
Return on sales
Consumer Solutions		21.6	%		24.7	%		23.8	%		23.4	%		25.1	%		24.9	%		23.5	%		24.5	%
Industrial & Flow Technologies		14.6	%		15.7	%		16.9	%		15.7	%		14.5	%		15.7	%		14.8	%		15.0	%
Consolidated		17.2	%		19.3	%		19.6	%		18.8	%		19.0	%		18.6	%		18.5	%		18.7	%

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Year Ending December 31, 2022
Excluding the Effect of Adjustments (Unaudited)
	Actual									Forecast
In millions, except per-share data	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter				Full Year
Net sales	$	999.6		$	1,064.2		$	1,055.1		approx	Flat			approx	Up 9%
Operating income		145.8			190.8			147.1		approx	Up 5%			approx	Up 1%
% of net sales		14.6	%		17.9	%		13.9	%
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other		2.1			1.1			12.5		approx	$	—		approx	$	16
Transformation costs		5.5			5.2			10.1		approx		—		approx		21
Intangible amortization		6.6			6.3			18.5		approx		21		approx		52
Legal accrual adjustments and settlements		(0.7	)		0.5			—		approx		—		approx		—
Inventory step-up		—			—			5.8		approx		—		approx		6
Deal-related costs and expenses		6.4			1.6			13.4		approx		—		approx		21
Russia business exit impact		5.9			—			(0.8	)	approx		—		approx		5
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		0.5			0.4			0.3		approx		1		approx		2
Segment income		172.1			205.9			206.9		approx	Up 8%			approx	Up 12%
Return on sales		17.2	%		19.3	%		19.6	%
Net income from continuing operations—as reported		118.5			153.0			115.4		approx	$	113		approx	$	498
Gain on sale of businesses		—			—			(0.2	)	approx		—		approx		—
Amortization of bridge financing fees		2.6			5.1			1.3		approx		—		approx		9
Adjustments to operating income		25.8			14.7			59.5		approx		21		approx		121
Income tax adjustments		(5.4	)		(3.8	)		(12.3	)	approx		(3	)	approx		(24	)
Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted	$	141.5		$	169.0		$	163.7		approx	$	131		approx	$	604
Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported	$	0.71		$	0.92		$	0.70		approx	$	0.68		approx	$	3.01
Adjustments		0.14			0.10			0.29		approx		0.11		approx		0.64
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted	$	0.85		$	1.02		$	0.99		approx	$	0.79		approx	$	3.65

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Excluding the Effect of Adjustments (Unaudited)
In millions, except per-share data	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Full Year
Net sales	$	865.9		$	941.1		$	969.2		$	988.6		$	3,764.8
Operating income		157.1			161.8			167.3			150.7			636.9
% of net sales		18.1	%		17.2	%		17.3	%		15.2	%		16.9	%
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other		1.5			3.9			0.1			2.0			7.5
Transformation costs		—			1.9			4.0			5.8			11.7
Intangible amortization		7.1			6.3			6.0			6.9			26.3
COVID-19 related costs and expenses		0.2			0.1			0.1			0.2			0.6
Legal accrual adjustments and settlements		(2.4	)		—			—			(5.2	)		(7.6	)
Inventory step-up		—			—			—			2.3			2.3
Deal-related costs and expenses		0.7			1.0			2.1			4.1			7.9
Equity income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries		0.2			(0.1	)		0.1			0.1			0.3
Segment income		164.4			174.9			179.7			166.9			685.9
Return on sales		19.0	%		18.6	%		18.5	%		16.9	%		18.2	%
Net income from continuing operations—as reported		131.1			132.6			143.7			148.6			556.0
Gain on sale of businesses		—			—			(1.4	)		—			(1.4	)
Pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market gain		—			—			—			(2.4	)		(2.4	)
Other income		—			(0.3	)		—			—			(0.3	)
Adjustments to operating income		7.1			13.2			12.3			16.1			48.7
Income tax adjustments		(2.4	)		(4.6	)		(6.2	)		(17.0	)		(30.2	)
Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted	$	135.8		$	140.9		$	148.4		$	145.3		$	570.4
Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported	$	0.78		$	0.79		$	0.86		$	0.89		$	3.32
Adjustments		0.03			0.05			0.03			(0.02	)		0.08
Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted	$	0.81		$	0.84		$	0.89		$	0.87		$	3.40

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Core Net Sales Growth by Segment
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
	Q3 Net Sales Growth
	Core		Currency		Acq. / Div.		Total
Total Pentair	4.2	%	(2.7	)%	7.4	%	8.9	%
Consumer Solutions	(1.5	)%	(1.4	)%	11.3	%	8.4	%
Industrial & Flow Technologies	14.1	%	(5.2	)%	0.8	%	9.7	%

 

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FAQ

What were Pentair's third quarter 2022 sales figures for PNR?

Pentair reported third quarter 2022 sales of $1.06 billion.

How much did Pentair's adjusted EPS increase in Q3 2022?

Pentair's adjusted EPS increased to $0.99 in Q3 2022, up from $0.89 in the previous year.

What is Pentair's updated full-year 2022 GAAP EPS guidance?

Pentair updated its full-year 2022 GAAP EPS guidance to approximately $3.01.

What challenges does Pentair expect in the coming quarters?

Pentair anticipates moderating volumes due to inventory corrections and economic pressures.

When is Pentair's earnings conference call scheduled?

Pentair's earnings conference call is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today.