nVent Electric plc's stock experienced a significant pre-market decline of 7.80% following the release of its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results. The electrical connection and protection solutions provider reported its earnings ahead of the market opening, triggering substantial movement in its share price during the pre-market trading session.

The company reported fourth quarter sales of $1.0667 billion, exceeding the IBES estimate of $1.005 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.90, matching analyst expectations. For the full year 2025, nVent posted revenue of $3.89 billion, representing 30% growth, with adjusted EPS reaching $3.35, a 35% increase year-over-year.

Looking ahead, nVent provided guidance for 2026 that includes sales growth of 15-18% and adjusted EPS in the range of $4.00 to $4.15, compared to the FactSet consensus estimate of $4.07. For the first quarter of 2026, the company expects adjusted EPS between $0.90 and $0.93 versus the FactSet estimate of $0.92, with reported sales projected to increase 34% to 36%. Despite meeting or slightly exceeding analyst expectations, the market reaction suggests investors may have been anticipating stronger forward guidance or are concerned about the growth trajectory following exceptional performance in 2025.