A securities class action filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges Pentair plc misled investors between April 28, 2026 and July 14, 2026 by failing to disclose significant destocking in its Pool channel before the company released preliminary second-quarter 2026 results. The complaint says Pentair disclosed after the market closed on July 14 that destocking in the Pool channel negatively affected Pool segment sales by about $170 million and Pool segment income by about $105 million, and that its Chief Financial Officer departed effective immediately. On July 15, Pentair shares fell $11.35, or 15%, to close at $64.33. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Pentair securities during the class period have until October 2, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. The suit asserts claims under Section 10(b) and Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5.