On October 24, 2023, Pentair PLC (PNR, Financial), a global leader in water management solutions, announced its third quarter 2023 financial results. Despite a 4% decrease in sales compared to the same period last year, the company reported strong performance in operating income and cash flow.
Financial Performance Overview
Pentair's Q3 2023 sales were $1.0 billion, down 4% compared to the same period last year. However, operating income saw a significant increase of 22% to $180 million, reflecting a ROS of 17.9%, a 400 basis point increase compared to Q3 2022. The company's GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased 13% to $0.79 compared to the same period last year, while adjusted EPS decreased 5% to $0.94.
Strong Cash Flow and Dividend Payment
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $162 million, an increase of $67 million compared to the same period last year. Free cash flow provided by continuing operations for the quarter was $143 million, an increase of $71 million compared to the same period last year. Furthermore, Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.22 per share in the third quarter of 2023, marking the 47th consecutive year that the company has increased its dividend.
Segment Performance
Industrial & Flow Technologies sales were up 3% compared to sales for the same period last year, with a segment income of $78 million, up 18% compared to Q3 2022. Water Solutions sales were up 9% compared to sales for the same period last year, with a segment income of $69 million, up 40% compared to Q3 2022. Pool sales, however, were down 21% compared to sales for the same period last year, with a segment income of $91 million, down 17% compared to Q3 2022.
Outlook for 2023
Pentair updates its estimated 2023 GAAP EPS from continuing operations to approximately $3.25 to $3.30 and on an adjusted EPS basis to approximately $3.70 to $3.75. The company expects full year free cash flow to approximate 100% of net income.
