{"id":11705,"date":"2025-12-22T05:30:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T04:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/?p=11705"},"modified":"2025-12-22T05:30:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T04:30:26","slug":"dividend-king-increases-payout-for-the-50th-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/dividend-king-increases-payout-for-the-50th-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Dividend King Increases Payout for the 50th Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/lowes-stock-target-will-it-reach-310\/\">Pentair<\/a><\/b> has recently achieved a prestigious milestone, joining the ranks of elite stocks known as <b><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/top-3-highest-paying-nasdaq-dividend-stocks-to-buy\/\">Dividend Kings<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Currently, only 56 companies hold the title of &#8220;Dividend Kings,&#8221; which signifies that they have maintained over 50 years of consistent <b><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/affordable-dividend-growth-stocks-to-buy-and-hold-forever\/\">dividend growth<\/a><\/b>. However, many more companies are on the verge of joining this distinguished group in the upcoming years. Noteworthy companies like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/chipotle-stock-analysis-identifying-key-issues\/\">McDonald&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> are mere quarters away from achieving this coveted status in the dividend investment community.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, a significant player in the market, <strong>Pentair<\/strong> <span class=\"ticker-mention inline-flex items-center font-bold\" data-id=\"205018\">(PNR <span class=\"ml-1 text-green-900\">+0.46%<\/span>)<\/span>, has officially reached this notable status. Furthermore, in conjunction with this achievement, the water solutions company has made an additional announcement that appears promising for long-term investors looking for reliable growth.<\/p>\n<section class=\"shadow-card mb-[40px] border border-gray-300\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap place-content-between\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full place-items-center lg:w-3\/4\">\n<div class=\"py-4 pr-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pentair Stock Quote\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"w-full flex-none object-contain\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FPNR.png&amp;w=128&amp;op=resize\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full place-items-center lg:w-1\/4\">\n<div class=\"h-full w-5\/6 px-4 py-2.5 lg:text-right bg-green-200\">\n<p>Today&#8217;s Change<\/p>\n<p>(<!-- -->0.46<!-- -->%) $<!-- -->0.47<\/p>\n<p>Current Price<\/p>\n<p>$<!-- -->103.87<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 h-0\">\n<div class=\"w-full p-2 lg:w-1\/4 lg:p-4\">\n<h3 class=\"text-gray-1100 text-md my-[22px] leading-snug font-bold uppercase\">Key Data Points for Investors<\/h3>\n<div class=\"text-gray-1100 my-[14px] grid grid-cols-2 text-sm\">\n<p>Market Cap<\/p>\n<p>$17B<\/p>\n<p>Day&#8217;s Range<\/p>\n<p>$<!-- -->102.60<!-- --> &#8211; $<!-- -->103.92<\/p>\n<p>52wk Range<\/p>\n<p>$<!-- -->74.25<!-- --> &#8211; $<!-- -->113.95<\/p>\n<p>Volume<\/p>\n<p>3M<\/p>\n<p>Avg Vol<\/p>\n<p>1.2M<\/p>\n<p>Gross Margin<\/p>\n<p>40.30<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<p>Dividend Yield<\/p>\n<p>0.96<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"my-6 text-2xl font-bold\">Pentair Celebrates 50 Years of Consecutive Annual Dividend Increases<\/h2>\n<p>On December 15, <strong>Pentair<\/strong> announced a significant increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it by 8% from 25 cents to 27 cents per share. Shareholders who are on record as of January 23, 2026, will receive this newly increased dividend on February 6, 2026. This announcement is particularly noteworthy as it signifies that 2026 will mark the 50th consecutive year that <b>Pentair<\/b> has successfully raised its dividend, highlighting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A roll of $100 bills, a calculator, a black felt-tip pen, and a blue post-it note with the word &quot;dividends&quot; written in black sit on a wooden office table.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"880\" height=\"587\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"h-auto max-w-full rounded object-contain\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F847927%2Fgetty-dividend-income.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;op=resize\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"caption\">Image source: Getty Images.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Currently, this announcement has not positively influenced <b>Pentair&#8217;s<\/b> stock price performance. This outcome is not unexpected, as investors are already well-acquainted with <b>Pentair&#8217;s<\/b> long-standing history of <b><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/affordable-dividend-growth-stocks-to-buy-and-hold-forever\/\">dividend growth<\/a><\/b>. The company&#8217;s current forward <b><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/where-will-carnival-corporation-stock-be-in-5-years\/\">P\/E ratio<\/a><\/b> is approximately 19, which is competitive with other industrial machinery firms that boast similar records of <b>dividend growth<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, there may be opportunities for the stock to appreciate, especially considering another important announcement regarding &#8220;return of capital&#8221; made this week.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"my-6 text-2xl font-bold\">Pentair&#8217;s Strategic Share Repurchase Program: A Potential Catalyst for Stock Growth<\/h2>\n<p>This week, <strong>Pentair<\/strong> also revealed its plans to initiate a share repurchase program worth up to $1 billion over the next three years. Given Pentair&#8217;s current market capitalization of $17 billion, this equates to approximately 5.9% of the company&#8217;s total outstanding shares.<\/p>\n<p>These strategic share repurchases could provide a significant boost to the stock\u2019s value over time, acting as an additional incentive for investors. This program complements the fundamental aspects driving the stock\u2019s performance: robust earnings growth and the reliable dividend.<\/p>\n<p>According to sell-side analysts, <b>Pentair&#8217;s<\/b> earnings are projected to grow by approximately 10% this year. Following the recent dividend increase, shares now offer a forward dividend yield of 1.05%. When combined, these elements are expected to establish a solid foundation for impressive total returns for investors over the coming years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"[&amp;_h4]:text-primary-500 max-w-none [&amp;_h3]:mb-2 [&amp;_h4]:mb-2 [&amp;_h4]:text-lg [&amp;_h4]:font-bold [&amp;_ol]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:pl-9 [&amp;_ul]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-2 [&amp;_ul]:pl-4\">\n<p><em>Thomas Niel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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