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Dec 31, 2019

Pentair Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Pentair reported mixed results with sales slightly up but core sales declined. Company provided 2020 EPS guidance.

Key Takeaways

Pentair announced fourth quarter 2019 sales of $755 million, a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Core sales, excluding currency translation, acquisitions, and divestitures, declined by 1%. The company reported GAAP EPS of $0.61, up from $0.54 in Q4 2018, and adjusted EPS of $0.68, compared to $0.60 in Q4 2018. The company introduced its 2020 GAAP EPS guidance of approximately $2.36 to $2.41 and on an adjusted basis of approximately $2.50 to $2.55.

Fourth quarter sales of $755 million; full year 2019 sales of $2.96 billion.

Fourth quarter GAAP EPS of $0.61 and adjusted EPS of $0.68; full year 2019 GAAP EPS of $2.12 and adjusted EPS of $2.38.

The company introduces its 2020 GAAP EPS guidance of approximately $2.36 to $2.41 and on an adjusted basis of approximately $2.50 to $2.55.

Company completed two strategic acquisitions that allowed move closer to the consumer and made great strides in accelerating growth investments around marketing, brand building and innovation.

Total Revenue
$755M
Previous year: $741M
+2.0%
EPS
$0.68
Previous year: $0.6
+13.3%
Gross Profit
$274M
Previous year: $268M
+2.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$82.5M
Previous year: $74.3M
+11.0%
Free Cash Flow
$295M
Previous year: $140M
+110.6%
Total Assets
$4.14B
Previous year: $3.81B
+8.7%

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Pentair Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company introduces its 2020 GAAP EPS guidance of $2.36 to $2.41 and on an adjusted basis of $2.50 to $2.55. The company anticipates full year 2020 sales up approximately 1 to 3 percent on a reported basis and up approximately 2 to 4 percent on a core basis. The company expects to deliver full year free cash flow greater than 100 percent of net income.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income