Dividend Power Score
A single, comprehensive score designed to measure the true strength of a company’s dividend.
This score combines three essential pillars of dividend quality:
Consistency – Measures how reliable the dividend has been over time, focusing on payment history, stability, and the absence of cuts or suspensions.
Payability – Assesses the company’s financial ability to sustain its dividend, taking into account cash flow, earnings coverage, balance sheet strength, and overall financial health.
Growth – Evaluates the long-term growth of both the dividend and the company’s share price, highlighting businesses that consistently increase payouts while creating shareholder value.
Higher scores identify companies that have historically delivered dependable income alongside sustained dividend growth and long-term capital appreciation.
Company Overview
Pentair plc is a global water solutions company that designs, manufactures, and services products and systems used to move, treat, store, and enjoy water. The company operates primarily within the water treatment, fluid management, and pool and aquatic systems industries, serving residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and municipal customers. Pentair’s core revenue drivers are its water filtration and treatment systems, pool equipment and automation solutions, and industrial fluid handling products, with demand tied to infrastructure investment, residential construction, and water quality regulations.
The company’s strategic positioning centers on water sustainability, energy efficiency, and connected technologies. Pentair traces its origins to 1966 as a tools and equipment manufacturer and evolved through multiple acquisitions and divestitures into a focused water solutions provider. A significant transformation occurred between 2018 and 2021, when Pentair divested its electrical and industrial businesses to concentrate exclusively on water, culminating in its current pure-play water strategy.
Business Operations
Pentair reports operations across three primary business segments: Consumer Solutions, Industrial & Flow Technologies, and Water Solutions. Consumer Solutions focuses on residential and commercial pool equipment, including pumps, filters, heaters, lighting, and automation systems. Industrial & Flow Technologies provides pumps, valves, and filtration systems used in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications. Water Solutions delivers residential and commercial water treatment, filtration, and softening systems, including point-of-use and point-of-entry products.
The company generates revenue through direct product sales, aftermarket replacement parts, and service-related offerings. Pentair operates manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities globally and sells through a mix of distributors, dealers, original equipment manufacturers, and direct sales channels. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Pentair, Hayward (legacy association prior to separation), Everpure, and Sta‑Rite, and it maintains long-term relationships with distributors and pool professionals as a competitive advantage.
Strategic Position & Investments
Pentair’s strategic direction emphasizes sustainable water solutions, margin expansion, and growth in higher-value, technology-enabled products. The company has prioritized investment in smart, connected, and energy-efficient systems, particularly in pool automation and advanced water filtration. Digital platforms that enable monitoring, diagnostics, and remote control are a growing component of its product strategy.
In recent years, Pentair has pursued targeted acquisitions to strengthen its technology portfolio and expand its presence in attractive water sub-markets, while also divesting non-core assets to streamline operations. Notable acquisitions have included Rocean, which expanded Pentair’s residential drinking water offerings, and Pleatco, which strengthened its aftermarket pool filtration business. The company continues to invest in research and development focused on water quality, conservation, and electrification trends.
Geographic Footprint
Pentair is headquartered in Ireland, with its principal executive offices in London, United Kingdom, and operational headquarters in Minnesota, United States. The company maintains a significant presence in North America, which represents its largest market, supported by extensive manufacturing and distribution infrastructure.
Internationally, Pentair operates across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, with manufacturing and sales operations tailored to local market needs. Its global footprint enables participation in infrastructure development, residential construction, and water quality initiatives across both developed and emerging markets, while also providing geographic revenue diversification.
Leadership & Governance
Pentair is led by an experienced executive team with a strategic focus on operational discipline, innovation, and long-term value creation. The leadership philosophy emphasizes sustainability, customer-centric product development, and continuous improvement through the Pentair Integrated Management System.
Key executives include:
- John L. Stauch – President and Chief Executive Officer
- Robert Fishman – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Bill Johnston – Executive Vice President and President, Consumer Solutions
- Karim Mabrouk – Executive Vice President and President, Industrial & Flow Technologies
- Adrienne Fox – Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
The company operates under a board-governed structure aligned with public company governance standards, with oversight of strategy, risk management, and environmental, social, and governance priorities.