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XYLXylem Inc.
$97.83$22.8B
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Xylem Inc.

XYL
NYSE · Pumps & Flow Control
$97.83
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$22.84B
P/E21.2x
52W High$152.16
Volume2.4M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Margin Expansion Offsets Weakening Cash Conversion

Xylem's 80/20 strategy appears to be trading topline momentum for profitability, with gross margin expanding 410 basis points from a 37.1% trough in 2025Q1 to 41.2% in 2026Q2 while quarterly revenue growth cooled to 1.5% in the same quarter; operating income rose 69% from $231M to $390M on only ~9.5% revenue growth…

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationReview
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

XYL price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

10/12 Beats

EPS beat 10 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-9% Peers

P/E is 9% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 40 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 60% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Jan 27
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Gross margin has improved to 41.2% in 2026Q2 from 37.1% in 2025Q1 (+410 bps) even as revenue growth decelerated from 26.0% in 2024Q2 to 1.5% in 2026Q2, indicating the 80/20 program is favoring mix and operating leverage over volume.

Analyst Consensus+26.8% target
Hold(41 analysts)
18 Buy21 Hold2 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Share repurchase program

Xylem Inc. has authorized a new US$1.50 billion share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its financial position and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Secular growth drivers

Aging water infrastructure and increasing water scarcity create non-discretionary demand for Xylem's pumps, pipes, and water management solutions.

Climate change demand

Climate change is expanding the market for advanced water treatment and management technologies, benefiting Xylem's product portfolio.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
XYL-27.71%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
XYL-33.80%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
XYL+6.58%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+65.67%
5-Year Return
XYL-21.12%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+53.96%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
21.2x
Forward P/EExpansion
18.0x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
12.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
4.0%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
21.2x
41.0x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
12.1x
24.2x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
24.8x
44.1x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$67.90-30.6%
Base (Fair)$116.42+19.0%
Bull$182.23+86.3%
$67.90 Bear$116.42 Base$182.23 Bull
Current Market Price: $97.83
Trades at a 16.0% discount to Base DCF ($116.42)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$9.04B+5.5% YoY
Net income FY25
$957M+7.5% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$910M-3.4% YoY
Operating margin FY25
13.5%+1.8 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)7.6%
Avg ROIC 5Y8.2%
ROE (TTM)9.8%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Oct 27, 2026
$1.44-0.7%
vs $1.45
$2.2B-3.5%
vs $2.3B
Q3 2026
Jul 28, 2026
$1.46+8.1%
vs $1.35
$2.3B-0.2%
vs $2.3B
Q2 2026
Apr 28, 2026
$1.12+3.7%
vs $1.08
$2.1B+0.7%
vs $2.1B
Q1 2026
Feb 10, 2026
$1.42+0.7%
vs $1.41
$2.4B+1.1%
vs $2.4B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Seeking Alpha·5d ago
Xylem: A Strategy With Attractive Reward Potential For An Undervalued Defensive Name

Xylem experienced a ~15% post-earnings selloff due to smart metering segment delays, but I view this as a temporary setback. XYL's integrated water solutions, utility exposure, and mission-critical equipment provide a defensive business profile, though its economic moat is narrow. Portfolio restructuring, including divestitures and segment realignment, aims to enhance growth and margins, with proceeds targeted for higher-growth acquisitions in 2027-2028.

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 20, 2026
Xylem (XYL) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Xylem (XYL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Business Wire·Oct 13, 2026
Xylem Announces Participation at Upcoming Investor Conferences

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #LetsSolveWater--Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water solutions company that empowers customers and communities to build a more water-secure world, announced today that it will participate in the following upcoming conferences: Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference, November 10, Chicago – Management and Investor Relations will present and participate in investor meetings. Melius Research Conference, December 9, New York City – Management and Investor Relations will parti.

Defense World·Oct 13, 2026
Xylem Inc. $XYL Stock Acquired by Perpetual Ltd

Perpetual Ltd boosted its position in Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL) by 10.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 129,946 shares of the industrial products company's stock after acquiring an additional 11,993 shares during the period. Perpetual Ltd

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark XYL against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Xylem Inc. (XYL)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
XYL logoXYLXylem Inc.Current
$97.83$22.84B21.235.52%11.86%9.78%1.64%
PNR logoPNRPentair plc
$68.12$11.01B17.842.28%15.44%16.02%1.46%
FELE logoFELEFranklin Electric Co., Inc.
$94.17$4.16B21.165.44%8.83%14.46%1.17%
GFF logoGFFGriffon Corporation
$101.03$4.63B22.82-3.95%9.1%198.41%0.84%
DHR logoDHRDanaher Corporation
$230.25$161.86B37.582.9%16.91%8.18%0.54%
ITT logoITTITT Inc.
$205.55$18.38B44.148.48%8.07%9.08%0.68%

Compare XYL vs Peers

Xylem Inc. (XYL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs PNR

Most directly comparable listed peer for XYL.

Scale Benchmark

vs DHR

Larger-name benchmark to compare XYL against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs PNR, FELE, GFF, DHR

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

XYL SEC Filings & Documents

Xylem Inc. (XYL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Oct 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Sep 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 18, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 3, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Oct 27, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jul 28, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 28, 2026·SEC

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XYL Frequently Asked Questions

Xylem Inc. (XYL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Xylem Inc.'s revenue?

Xylem Inc. (XYL) reported $9.04B in revenue in fiscal year 2025, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 217% more than the $2.85B of fiscal year 2009.

How fast is Xylem Inc. growing?

Xylem Inc. (XYL) grew revenue by 1.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is XYL profitable?

Yes. Xylem Inc. (XYL) earned $1.07B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 11.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does XYL pay dividends?

Yes. Xylem Inc. (XYL) pays a dividend that yields 1.64% at the current price, a moderate yield.

What is XYL's return on equity?

Xylem Inc. (XYL) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Xylem Inc.'s free cash flow?

Xylem Inc. (XYL) generated $921.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in XYL back in 2009?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 17+ years of data

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