Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.60
Xylem Inc. (XYL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
40.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
XYL Dividend Income Check
Safety
40.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
XYL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$1.60
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout40.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR9.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.6%
1Y Total Return-26.2%
5Y Total Return-19.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,09510Y ago$22,20720Y ago$48,188
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
XYL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
XYL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Xylem Inc. distributes 40.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 39.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
XYL has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 9.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, XYL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 1.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -19.0%, with dividends contributing 5.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,207 today.
XYL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.13
Avg/Payment$0.3565
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026Latest | $0.4300 | — | 1.50% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | $0.4300 | — | 1.52% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.4300 | ↑ +7.5% | 1.27% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.13% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.08% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.21% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↑ +11.1% | 1.13% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.3600 | — | 1.16% | Dec 24, 2024 |
XYL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
40.9% payout
Streak
15Y
9.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.6%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd XYLXylem Inc. | $24.0B | 1.6% | 40.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  PNRPentair plc | $8.6B | 1.9% | 25.1% | 34 | Sustainable |
 FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.3B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 GFFGriffon Corporation | $4.4B | 0.9% | 77.7% | 15 | Watch |
 DHRDanaher Corporation | $157.3B | 0.6% | 24.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
 ITTITT Inc. | $19.1B | 0.6% | 22.7% | 23 | Sustainable |
 ROPRoper Technologies, … | $36.7B | 0.9% | 23.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MWAMueller Water Produc… | $3.4B | 1.2% | 21.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  AWKAmerican Water Works… | $26.1B | 2.5% | 57.0% | 18 | Sustainable |
XYL Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.29 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.60 | 11.1% | 4 | $3.92 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $1.44 | 9.1% | 4 | $3.65 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.32 | 10.0% | 4 | $2.79 | 47.3% | 2.11x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | 7.1% | 4 | $1.96 | 61.2% | 1.63x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.12 | 7.7% | 4 | $2.35 | 47.7% | 2.10x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.40 | 74.3% | 1.35x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.21 | 43.4% | 2.30x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.84 | 16.7% | 4 | $3.03 | 27.7% | 3.61x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 16.2% | 4 | $1.83 | 39.3% | 2.54x | 0.7% |
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XYL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying XYL stock.
How much dividend does XYL pay per share?
Xylem Inc. (XYL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.60 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is XYL's next ex-dividend date?
XYL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. XYL typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is XYL's dividend safe?
XYL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +40.9% and FCF payout ratio of +39.0%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is XYL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Xylem Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does XYL pay dividends?
Xylem Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.60 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in XYL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in XYL five years ago would be worth approximately $8,095 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is XYL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
XYL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.