Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP says a class action lawsuit has been filed against Pentair plc on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the company’s securities between April 28, 2026, and July 14, 2026. The complaint alleges that Pentair’s preliminary second-quarter 2026 results, released after the market closed on July 14, showed inventory destocking in the Pool channel had reduced Pool segment sales by approximately $170 million and Pool segment income by approximately $105 million. Pentair also announced the immediate departure of its Chief Financial Officer. The company’s stock fell $11.35, or 15%, on July 15 to close at $64.33 per share. Investors in the proposed class have until October 2, 2026, to ask the court to appoint them as lead plaintiff, although participation in any potential recovery does not require seeking that role. Kaplan Fox describes itself as a nationally recognized complex-litigation firm and says it has recovered more than $10 billion for clients and represented classes.