Pentair joins "dividend kings" as 2025 profit surges 14%

Pentair (NYSE:PNR) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, delivering a "beat and raise" performance that secured its place in one of the stock market's most exclusive clubs.

The London-based water treatment leader posted full-year adjusted earnings of $4.92 per share—a 14% increase over 2024—and introduced a 2026 outlook that anticipates earnings climbing as high as $5.40 per share.

The milestone of the year, however, was a 50th consecutive annual dividend increase.

By raising its quarterly payout 8% to $0.27 per share, Pentair has officially achieved "Dividend King" status, a feat accomplished by fewer than 60 companies in the S&P 500.

This streak, dating back to 1976, underscores the company's resilience through decades of shifting economic cycles and its successful transition into a pure-play water solutions giant.

The fourth quarter saw a 5% revenue increase to $1.02 billion, led by a powerful rebound in the Pool segment, where sales jumped 11% as residential aftermarket demand normalized.

The Flow segment also showed strength, with a 9% increase in quarterly sales.

These gains helped offset a 10% decline in the Water Solutions segment, which was intentionally pressured by management’s "80/20" strategy to exit lower-margin product lines and focus on premium filtration.