Pentair plc provided earnings guidance for the first quarter and full year of 2019. The company expects 2019 GAAP EPS guidance of $2.29 to $2.39. The company anticipates full year 2019 sales up approximately 5% to 6% on a reported basis and up approximately 4% to 5% on a core basis. In addition, the company introduced first quarter 2019 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance of $0.47 to $0.50. The company expects first quarter sales to be up approximately 0% to 1% on a reported basis and up approximately 4% to 5% on a core basis compared to first quarter 2018.