Xylem Inc XYL Stock Analysis
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$97.83 down $2.22, 2.22% at close Nov 6
Last close · Previous close $100.05
- Market cap
- At the Nov 6 close
- P/E ratio
- 21.64On last 12 months’ EPS
- Diluted EPS
- $4.52Last 12 months
- Dividend yield
- 1.73%Last 12 months
Price chart
$97.83down $2.22, 2.22%Fri, Nov 6 session
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Price data
Trading
- Previous close$100.05Nov 5
- Volume2.40MNov 6 session
Shares traded on all US exchanges in the last completed session. Live intraday volume covers IEX only, so it is left out.
- Avg. volume3.25MLast 21 sessions
The average daily shares traded over the last 21 trading sessions, about one calendar month.
- 52-week range: $87.40 to $152.16; now $97.83
The lowest and highest trades over the past 52 weeks, adjusted for splits. The marker shows the latest price.
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Performance
Past performance, measured to the Nov 6 close. Total return includes reinvested dividends.Price change only, without dividends. Compared with the S&P 500, using SPY.
XYL trailed the S&P 500 in all 7 periods.
| Period | XYL and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | XYL: down 6.4% S&P 500: down 5.6% | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 0.8 percentage points Trailed |
| 3M | XYL: down 18.7% S&P 500: down 4.1% | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 14.6 percentage points Trailed |
| YTD | XYL: down 27.4% S&P 500: up 8.7% | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 36.1 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | XYL: down 34.0% S&P 500: up 10.9% | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 44.9 percentage points Trailed |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | XYL: up 5.6% S&P 500: up 75.0% +1.8% vs +20.5% a year | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 69.4 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | XYL: down 20.5% S&P 500: up 67.8% −4.5% vs +10.9% a year | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 88.3 percentage points Trailed |
| 10Y | XYL: up 133.4% S&P 500: up 313.1% +8.8% vs +15.2% a year | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 179.7 percentage points Trailed |
$10,000 invested in XYL 10 years ago (Nov 4, 2016) would be worth about $23,336 at the close on , with dividends reinvested. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $41,313.
XYL trailed the S&P 500 in all 7 periods.
| Period | XYL and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | XYL: down 6.4% S&P 500: down 5.6% | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 0.8 percentage points Trailed |
| 3M | XYL: down 19.0% S&P 500: down 4.3% | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 14.7 percentage points Trailed |
| YTD | XYL: down 28.2% S&P 500: up 7.8% | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 36.0 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | XYL: down 34.9% S&P 500: up 9.7% | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 44.6 percentage points Trailed |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | XYL: up 1.7% S&P 500: up 68.8% +0.6% vs +19.1% a year | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 67.1 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | XYL: down 25.3% S&P 500: up 56.9% −5.7% vs +9.4% a year | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 82.2 percentage points Trailed |
| 10Y | XYL: up 106.4% S&P 500: up 252.6% +7.5% vs +13.4% a year | XYL trailed the S&P 500 by 146.2 percentage points Trailed |
$10,000 invested in XYL 10 years ago (Nov 4, 2016) would be worth about $20,639 at the close on , not counting dividends. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $35,257.
All-time high
$152.95
Closing high on . Now 36.0% below that record.
Split-adjusted daily closes since Oct 13, 2011.
Stock splits
XYL hasn’t split since its price history begins in 2011.
Valuation
Financials
Reported results, not forecasts. From company filings via Tiingo; the latest report is Q3 FY26, the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026. “Last 12 months” means the four quarters from Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026, and balance-sheet figures are as of Sep 30, 2026.
Revenue and net income
Last 12 months, with the change from the 12 months before
- Revenue
- $9.06Bup 1.9%
- Net income
- $1.08Bup 14.1%
- Diluted EPS
- $4.52up 16.5%
Data table
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY24 (Dec 31, 2024) | $2.26B | $326.00M | $1.33 |
| Q1 FY25 (Mar 31, 2025) | $2.07B | $169.00M | $0.69 |
| Q2 FY25 (Jun 30, 2025) | $2.30B | $226.00M | $0.93 |
| Q3 FY25 (Sep 30, 2025) | $2.27B | $227.00M | $0.93 |
| Q4 FY25 (Dec 31, 2025) | $2.40B | $335.00M | $1.37 |
| Q1 FY26 (Mar 31, 2026) | $2.13B | $193.00M | $0.79 |
| Q2 FY26 (Jun 30, 2026) | $2.34B | $263.00M | $1.11 |
| Q3 FY26 (Sep 30, 2026) | $2.20B | $291.00M | $1.25 |
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY21 (Dec 31, 2021) | $5.20B | $427.00M | $2.35 |
| FY22 (Dec 31, 2022) | $5.52B | $355.00M | $1.96 |
| FY23 (Dec 31, 2023) | $7.36B | $609.00M | $2.79 |
| FY24 (Dec 31, 2024) | $8.56B | $890.00M | $3.65 |
| FY25 (Dec 31, 2025) | $9.04B | $957.00M | $3.92 |
Margins
- Gross 39.8%
- Operating 15.1%
- Net 11.9%
The percentages above the chart cover the last 12 months; the lines show each quarter. What margins tell you
Cash flow
- $935.00MLast 12 months
Cash from operations minus capital spending: the cash left after the business maintains and grows its assets.
FCF = Operating cash flow − Capital spendingFree cash flow - Operating cash flow$1.27BLast 12 months
- Capital spending$337.00MLast 12 months
- 10.3%Last 12 months
Free cash flow as a share of revenue, both over the last 12 months.
Shareholder returns
- $1.57BLast 12 months
Cash spent repurchasing shares, net of shares issued. Buybacks shrink the share count, so each remaining share owns more of the company.
- Dividends paid$405.00MLast 12 months
- Total returned$1.97BLast 12 months
211% of free cash flow
Balance sheet
- $708.00MAs of Sep 30, 2026
Cash plus short- and long-term marketable securities on the Sep 30, 2026 balance sheet.
- Total debt$2.90BAs of Sep 30, 2026
- Net debt$2.19BAs of Sep 30, 2026
- 1.39As of Sep 30, 2026
Current assets divided by current liabilities on the Sep 30, 2026 balance sheet. Above 1 means short-term assets cover the bills due within a year.
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilitiesCurrent ratio - 0.28As of Sep 30, 2026
Total debt divided by shareholders’ equity on the Sep 30, 2026 balance sheet: a measure of financial leverage.
D/E = Total debt ÷ Shareholders’ equityDebt-to-equity ratio
Financial strength
- 6 of 9Last 12 months
vs the 12 beforeA 0–9 checklist from accounting professor Joseph Piotroski. Each test compares the last 12 months with the 12 months before and scores a point if it passes. 8–9 is strong; 0–2 is weak.
- ✓Net income was positive: passed
- ✓Operating cash flow was positive: passed
- ✓Return on assets improved: passed
- ✓Operating cash flow exceeded net income: passed
- ✗Long-term debt fell relative to assets: not passed
- ✗Current ratio improved: not passed
- ✓Share count didn’t rise: passed
- ✓Gross margin improved: passed
- ✗Asset turnover (revenue ÷ assets) improved: not passed
- 10.0%Last 12 months
Over the last 12 months, Xylem’s net income was 10.0% of its shareholders’ equity (averaged over the last four quarter-ends). It describes the past year, not an expected return.
ROE = Net income (last 12 months) ÷ Average equityReturn on equity - 6.2%Last 12 months
Over the last 12 months, Xylem’s net income was 6.2% of its total assets (averaged over the last four quarter-ends): what the business earned on everything it owns.
ROA = Net income (last 12 months) ÷ Average total assets
Dividends
Cash dividends per share by ex-dividend year, adjusted for splits.
Dividends per share
Data table
| Year | Per share |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $0.62 |
| 2017 | $0.72 |
| 2018 | $0.84 |
| 2019 | $0.96 |
| 2020 | $1.04 |
| 2021 | $1.12 |
| 2022 | $1.20 |
| 2023 | $1.32 |
| 2024 | $1.44 |
| 2025 | $1.60 |
| 2026 (to date) | $1.29 |
Dividend details
- $1.69Per share, last 12 months
Cash dividends per share with ex-dividend dates in the last 12 months.
- Dividend yield1.73%Last 12 months
- $0.43Ex-dividend
The most recent payment per share. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don’t receive it.
- FrequencyQuarterly4 payments in the last 12 months
- up 9.0% a yearFull years 2020–2025
The compound annual growth rate of the full-year dividend per share from 2020 to 2025.
- 10 yearsThrough 2025
How many calendar years in a row the full-year amount has risen, through 2025.
- 37.4%Last 12 months
The share of earnings paid out as dividends over the last 12 months. Lower ratios leave more room to reinvest or raise the dividend.
Payout = Dividends per share ÷ Diluted EPS (both last 12 months)Payout ratio calculator
About Xylem Inc
XYL ) reported third-quarter results on October 27, 2026, and the stock fell as the market reacted to the miss. If you bought XYL shares and are now holding losses, act today. Shareholders who lost money are encouraged to submit your loss information now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500. Wall Street expected third-quarter revenue of approximately $2.28 billion. Xylem reported approximately $2.20 billion, a shortfall of about 3.5%. The results were shy of the company's projections as well. Xylem cut full-year revenue projections from "roughly 9.2 billion" to "approximately $8.95 billion." Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.44, below consensus estimates of about $1.45. Xylem attributed the quarter's results to project delays and cautious customer spending. The October 27 report missed on both the top line and the bottom line. Levi & Korsinsky is investigating whether XYL shareholders may have been harmed by potential securities law violations. If you purchased Xylem stock and suffered a loss, request a free review of your XYL losses or call (212) 363-7500. ABOUT THE FIRM -- For over two decades, Levi & Korsinsky has represented shareholders in securities class actions. Ranked in ISS Top 50 for seven consecutive years. Frequently Asked Questions About the XYL Investigation Q: Which statements are being investigated as potentially misleading? A: The investigation concerns whether Xylem Inc. made materially false or misleading statements regarding its business, operations, and customer demand environment. When the Company disclosed third-quarter revenue of approximately $2.20 billion against analyst estimates of approximately $2.28 billion, the stock price declined. Q: When did Xylem allegedly mislead investors? A: The investigation concerns statements made before the corrective disclosure that allegedly caused investors to purchase securities at inflated prices. Q: What is the XYL securities fraud investigation about? A: A securities investigation is pending concerning Xylem Inc. regarding potentially materially false or misleading statements. Shares fell after the Company disclosed third-quarter revenue of approximately $2.20 billion versus estimates of approximately $2.28 billion, along with adjusted EPS of $1.44 versus consensus of about $1.45. Q: What do XYL investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible to participate in the investigation. Q: What documents do I need to participate? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices. Q: What if I already sold my XYL shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought XYL and sold at a loss may still participate in the investigation. Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in any resulting action, these matters are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval. Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. Participating in the investigation does not require court appearances or depositions. If legal action is later pursued, the overwhelming majority of affected investors never appear in court either. CONTACT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Joseph E. Levi, Esq. Ed Korsinsky, Esq. 33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor New York, NY 10004 [email protected] Tel: (212) 363-7500 Fax: (212) 363-7171 Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. SOURCE Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- SEC filings
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- Exchange
- NYSE
- Asset type
- Common stock
- Price history since
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XYL stock FAQ
What is XYL stock’s price today?
Xylem (XYL) traded at $97.83 at the close on , down $2.22 (2.22%) from the previous close of $100.05. Over the past 52 weeks it has traded between $87.40 and $152.16.
If you invested $1,000 in XYL 10 years ago, how much would you have now?
With dividends reinvested, $1,000 invested in XYL on would be worth about $2,334 at the close on , a total return of +133.4%. The same $1,000 would be worth $795 if invested five years ago and $660 if invested one year ago. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
What is XYL’s P/E ratio?
XYL trades at 21.6 times its diluted earnings over the four quarters to ($4.52 per share), at the close. (How the P/E ratio works.)
How much revenue does Xylem make?
Xylem reported $9.1 billion of revenue over the four quarters to , up 1.9% from the twelve months before. In its latest quarter (Q3 FY26, ended ) revenue was $2.2 billion, down 3.0% from a year earlier.
Is Xylem profitable?
Yes. Xylem earned $1.1 billion of net income over the four quarters to , a net margin of 11.9%, and its operating margin was 15.1% (what margins tell you).
What are XYL’s earnings per share?
XYL’s diluted earnings per share were $4.52 over the four quarters to , compared with $3.88 in the twelve months before. The latest quarter (Q3 FY26) brought $1.25 per share, against $0.93 a year earlier (how EPS works).
Does XYL pay a dividend?
Yes. Xylem pays a quarterly dividend. The most recent was $0.43 per share, with an ex-dividend date of . Over the last twelve months it paid $1.69 per share, a 1.73% yield at the close, and the full-year dividend has risen 10 years in a row (how dividend yield works).
Based on the last 12 months’ payments ($1.69 per share), and if the next 12 months match the last 12, 100 shares would receive about $169 over 12 months, and $1,000 over 12 months would take about 592 shares, roughly $57,915 at the close. Dividends can change.
What is XYL’s 52-week high and low?
Over the past 52 weeks XYL has traded as low as $87.40 and as high as $152.16. At $97.83 at the close on , it is 35.7% below that high and 11.9% above the low.
What is XYL’s all-time high?
XYL’s highest closing price was $152.95 on , adjusted for stock splits. At $97.83 at the close on , it is 36.0% below that record.
Has XYL stock ever split?
No. XYL hasn’t split since its price history begins in 2011.
How has XYL stock performed?
Including dividends and measured to the close on , XYL has returned −27.4% so far this year and −34.0% over the past year, and −20.5% over five years (−4.5% a year). Over the same periods the S&P 500, measured by SPY, returned +8.7%, +10.9% and +67.8%. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
What sector and industry is Xylem in?
Xylem is in the Industrials sector and the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, and is headquartered in New York, USA.
What exchange does XYL trade on?
Xylem trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol XYL. Its price history on this dashboard begins on .
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