STOCKSPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (NO METALWORKING MACHINERY)Updated 2026-08-23
Here’s whether Pentair plc (PNR) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
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Bearish
Positives: RSI 42 — healthy momentum range. Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-1.87% over 10 days); weak 1-year return of -38.3%; 3-month momentum negative (-13.9%). Currently 43.5% off its 52-week high. Score: -5/7.
PNR is trading below its 200-day MA ($87.99) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. An RSI of 42.0 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of -38.3% compares to +20.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 58.8%). The current 43.5% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $6,166 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 58.8%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✗Above 200-day MA ($87.99)
✗Above 50-day MA ($69.61)
✓RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 42.0
✗Positive return (-38.3%)
!Within 10% of period high (−43.5%)
Period Range $64.40
$57.60$113.95
RSI (14) 42.0
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$64.40
Period Return-38.3%
Period High$113.95
Period Low$57.60
Drawdown−43.5%
MA-50$69.61
MA-200$87.99
RSI (14)42.0
Avg Volume (30d)3.5M
vs. SPYtrailed by 58.8%
Return Rank#850 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is below the 200-day moving average ($87.99)