Pentair Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

Fourth quarter 2022 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $0.58 compared to $0.89 in the fourth quarter of 2021. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported EPS of $0.82 compared to $0.87 in the fourth quarter of 2021. Segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow, and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.

Fourth quarter 2022 operating income was $112 million, down 26 percent compared to operating income for the fourth quarter of 2021, and return on sales (“ROS”) was 11.1 percent, a decrease of 410 basis points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported segment income of $183 million, up 10 percent for the fourth quarter, compared to segment income for the fourth quarter of 2021, and ROS was 18.2 percent, an increase of 130 basis points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

“Strong results were driven by the continued teamwork from all of our employees who focused on delivering for customers and creating value for shareholders in a challenging global macroeconomic environment,” said John L. Stauch, Pentair’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “I am also very proud of the progress we have made on our transformation and social responsibility journeys and look forward to the long-term value we expect these to create for all stakeholders.”

Full year 2022 sales were $4.1 billion. Sales were up 9 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 6 percent in 2022. Full year 2022 EPS from continuing operations was $2.92 compared to $3.32 in 2021. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported EPS of $3.68 compared to $3.40 in 2021.

Full year 2022 operating income was $595 million, down 7 percent compared to operating income in 2021, and return on sales (“ROS”) was 14.4 percent, a decrease of 250 basis points when compared to 2021. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported segment income of $768 million, up 12 percent in 2022, compared to segment income in 2021, and ROS was 18.6 percent, an increase of 40 basis points when compared to 2021.

Mr. Stauch continued, “Our diverse portfolio generated growth in both segments in 2022, which was further strengthened by our strategic acquisition of Manitowoc Ice. We have maintained a strong balance sheet, generated solid free cash flow and returned capital to our shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the year. Our recent dividend increase marks the 47th consecutive year of Pentair raising its dividend, which remains an important component of our long-term capital allocation strategy.”

Consumer Solutions sales were down 1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 11 percent in the fourth quarter. Segment income of $145 million was up 7 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, and ROS was 23.1 percent, an increase of 150 basis points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

Consumer Solutions sales were up 12 percent for the full year of 2022 compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 4 percent in 2022. Segment income of $611 million was up 10 percent compared to 2021, and ROS was 23.3 percent, a decrease of 40 basis points when compared to 2021.

Industrial & Flow Technologies sales were up 5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 11 percent in the fourth quarter. Segment income of $65 million was up 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, and ROS was 17.4 percent, an increase of 240 basis points when compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

Industrial & Flow Technologies sales were up 6 percent for the full year of 2022 compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 10 percent in 2022. Segment income of $242 million was up 14 percent compared to 2021, and ROS was 16.1 percent, an increase of 110 basis points when compared to 2021.

Full year net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $364 million and free cash flow from continuing operations was $283 million.

Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.21 per share in the fourth quarter of 2022. Pentair previously announced on December 12, 2022 that it will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on February 3, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 20, 2023. This dividend reflects a 5 percent increase in the Company’s regular cash dividend rate and marks the 47th consecutive year that Pentair has increased its dividend.

Outlook
Mr. Stauch concluded, “We believe in the long-term growth and profitability that our talented teams are seeking to deliver on our mission of helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. Pentair’s innovative and sustainable water and carbon capture products provide solutions to some of the world’s largest challenges such as safe and clean drinking water, climate change and water shortages. In 2023, we expect to continue to deliver premium-quality and innovative products to the global markets we serve while seeking to mitigate current global macroeconomic headwinds including inflation and rising interest rates. We are now executing on our transformation journey to drive growth and margin expansion in 2023 while also continuing to invest in focused growth.”

The Company is introducing 2023 GAAP EPS guidance of approximately $3.22 to $3.42 and on an adjusted basis of approximately $3.50 to $3.70. The Company anticipates full year 2023 sales to be down 3 percent to up 1 percent on a reported basis.

In addition, the Company introduced first quarter 2023 GAAP EPS of approximately $0.69 to $0.71 and on an adjusted EPS basis of approximately $0.76 to $0.78. The Company expects first quarter sales to be approximately flat to up 1 percent on a reported basis compared to first quarter 2022.