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Xylem (XYL)

Market Price (12/29/2025): $139.0 | Market Cap: $33.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Xylem (XYL)

Market Price (12/29/2025): $139.0
Market Cap: $33.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0	Attractive cash flow generation CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%	Weak multi-year price returns 2Y Excs Rtn is -19%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -48%	Key risks XYL key risks include [1] significant financial and operational challenges in integrating the strategic acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies and [2] navigating a highly competitive market with rapid technological advancements.
1	Low stock price volatility Vol 12M is 24%
2	Megatrend and thematic drivers Megatrends include Water Infrastructure. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, and Desalination.

0	Attractive cash flow generation CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
1	Low stock price volatility Vol 12M is 24%
2	Megatrend and thematic drivers Megatrends include Water Infrastructure. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, and Desalination.
3	Weak multi-year price returns 2Y Excs Rtn is -19%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -48%
4	Key risks XYL key risks include [1] significant financial and operational challenges in integrating the strategic acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies and [2] navigating a highly competitive market with rapid technological advancements.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

	12/29/25	2024	2023	2022	2021
Share Price CYE	$139.00	$114.65	$111.78	$106.68	$114.22
Market Cap CYE ($ Bil)	33.8	27.9	27.0	19.2	20.6
Total Debt ($ Bil)	2.1	2.1	2.4	1.9	2.5
Total Cash ($ Bil)	1.2	1.1	1.0	0.9	1.3
Enterprise Value ($ Bil)	34.7	30.0	29.4	21.1	23.1
Valuation Ratios
P/S TTM	3.8	3.3	3.4	3.6	4.2
P/EBIT TTM	27.7	24.9	36.3	40.7	36.8
P/E TTM	35.7	31.6	40.7	56.1	50.6
P/FCF TTM	36.6	29.9	43.8	51.4	65.5
Sector Ratios
P/S TTM (Sector)	1.7	1.5	1.4	1.1	1.6
P/EBIT TTM (Sector)	13.0	11.8	11.2	9.1	12.3
P/E TTM (Sector)	17.3	16.5	15.4	12.1	16.3
P/FCF TTM (Sector)	13.6	13.4	12.1	8.5	14.1

	12/29/25	2024	2023
Share Price CYE	$139.00	$114.65	$111.78
Market Cap CYE ($ Bil)	33.8	27.9	27.0
Total Debt ($ Bil)	2.1	2.1	2.4
Total Cash ($ Bil)	1.2	1.1	1.0
Enterprise Value ($ Bil)	34.7	30.0	29.4
Valuation Ratios
P/S TTM	3.8	3.3	3.4
P/EBIT TTM	27.7	24.9	36.3
P/E TTM	35.7	31.6	40.7
P/FCF TTM	36.6	29.9	43.8
Sector Ratios
P/S TTM (Sector)	1.7	1.5	1.4
P/EBIT TTM (Sector)	13.0	11.8	11.2
P/E TTM (Sector)	17.3	16.5	15.4
P/FCF TTM (Sector)	13.6	13.4	12.1

	XYL	S&P 500
REVENUE GROWTH	FAIR
Rev LTM ($ Bil)	8.9
Rev Chg Q	7.8%	7.3%
Rev Chg LTM	5.6%	6.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg	18.9%	5.5%
PROFITABILITY	FAIR
Op Inc LTM ($ Bil)	1.2
CFO LTM ($ Bil)	1.3
Net Inc LTM ($ Bil)	0.9
Op Mgn LTM	13.9%	18.8%
CFO/Rev LTM	14.3%	20.4%
Net Inc Mgn	10.7%	13.1%
VALUATION	HIGH
P/S	3.8	3.3
P/CFO	26.6	15.8
P/FCF	36.6	20.7
P/E	35.7	23.7
STABILITY	GOOD
Debt/Equity	0.06	0.21
Cash/Assets	0.07	0.07

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Metric	Value	Date	Source
Backlog	4,819,000,000	9302025	Link
Patents and trademarks	8,300 दिखने लगा	11052025	Link
Number of Employees	23,000	12312024	Link

Upcoming
2/03/2026	Earnings Release	Rev: - EPS: -
4/27/2026	Earnings Release	Rev: - EPS: -

XYL Stock

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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The requested period from August 31, 2025, to today (December 29, 2025) is in the future. Therefore, I cannot provide an analysis of actual stock movement and its specific causes for this period. However, based on the most recent available information for Xylem (XYL) up to early 2025, here are some general factors that could influence its stock performance:

1. Strong Financial Performance and Growth Outlook: Xylem has demonstrated consistent revenue growth and improved profitability in its recent financial reports, with full-year 2023 revenue up 33% on a reported basis and 12% organically. The company also provided an optimistic outlook for 2024 and 2025, forecasting continued revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion. Such positive financial performance and outlook can generally bolster investor confidence.

2. Successful Integration of Evoqua and Strategic Acquisitions: Xylem's successful integration of Evoqua has been highlighted as a key driver for cost synergies and an expanded market presence. Strategic acquisitions and their effective integration can enhance a company's market position and financial strength, potentially leading to positive stock performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -2.7% change in XYL stock from 9/28/2025 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -3.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.

	9282025	12282025	Change
Stock Price ($)	142.63	138.80	-2.68%
Change Contribution By	LTM	LTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)	8730.00	8894.00	1.88%
Net Income Margin (%)	10.74%	10.66%	-0.80%
P/E Multiple	37.01	35.64	-3.69%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)	243.40	243.45	-0.02%
Cumulative Contribution			-2.68%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/28/2025 to 12/28/2025

	Return	Correlation
XYL	-2.7%
Market (SPY)	4.3%	53.4%
Sector (XLI)	3.0%	61.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.9% change in XYL stock from 6/29/2025 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a 4.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.

	6292025	12282025	Change
Stock Price ($)	127.51	138.80	8.85%
Change Contribution By	LTM	LTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)	8598.00	8894.00	3.44%
Net Income Margin (%)	10.54%	10.66%	1.15%
P/E Multiple	34.22	35.64	4.18%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)	243.10	243.45	-0.15%
Cumulative Contribution			8.85%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/29/2025 to 12/28/2025

	Return	Correlation
XYL	8.9%
Market (SPY)	12.6%	36.4%
Sector (XLI)	7.5%	47.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 19.5% change in XYL stock from 12/28/2024 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a 8.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).

	12282024	12282025	Change
Stock Price ($)	116.14	138.80	19.51%
Change Contribution By	LTM	LTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)	8424.00	8894.00	5.58%
Net Income Margin (%)	9.85%	10.66%	8.18%
P/E Multiple	33.99	35.64	4.86%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)	242.93	243.45	-0.21%
Cumulative Contribution			19.51%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2024 to 12/28/2025

	Return	Correlation
XYL	19.5%
Market (SPY)	17.0%	66.5%
Sector (XLI)	19.2%	71.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 28.9% change in XYL stock from 12/29/2022 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a 78.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).

	12292022	12282025	Change
Stock Price ($)	107.72	138.80	28.86%
Change Contribution By	LTM	LTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)	5339.00	8894.00	66.59%
Net Income Margin (%)	5.97%	10.66%	78.39%
P/E Multiple	60.85	35.64	-41.43%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)	180.22	243.45	-35.09%
Cumulative Contribution			12.99%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/29/2023 to 12/28/2025

	Return	Correlation
XYL	24.2%
Market (SPY)	48.4%	63.1%
Sector (XLI)	41.4%	69.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Total [1]
Returns
XYL Return	31%	19%	-7%	5%	3%	21%	89%
Peers Return	16%	38%	-12%	21%	26%	16%	150%
S&P 500 Return	16%	27%	-19%	24%	23%	18%	114%
Monthly Win Rates [3]
XYL Win Rate	67%	67%	33%	50%	50%	67%
Peers Win Rate	52%	65%	42%	68%	57%	52%
S&P 500 Win Rate	58%	75%	42%	67%	75%	73%
Max Drawdowns [4]
XYL Max Drawdown	-28%	-7%	-39%	-20%	-4%	-11%
Peers Max Drawdown	-34%	-5%	-26%	-7%	-9%	-23%
S&P 500 Max Drawdown	-31%	-1%	-25%	-1%	-2%	-15%

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See XYL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique Key	Event	XYL	S&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock	2022 Inflation Shock
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss	% Loss	-47.2%	-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven	% Gain to Breakeven	89.3%	34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to Breakeven	Time to Breakeven	689 days	464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic	2020 Covid Pandemic
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss	% Loss	-36.5%	-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven	% Gain to Breakeven	57.4%	51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to Breakeven	Time to Breakeven	199 days	148 days
2018 Correction	2018 Correction
2018 Correction% Loss	% Loss	-25.0%	-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven	% Gain to Breakeven	33.4%	24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to Breakeven	Time to Breakeven	109 days	120 days

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In The Past

Xylem's stock fell -47.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/2/2021. A -47.2% loss requires a 89.3% gain to breakeven.

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About Xylem (XYL)

Business Description Analogies Products Customers Suppliers Management Key Risks Emerging Threats Market Size Revenue Drivers Capital Allocation

Xylem Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions for the water and wastewater applications in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment offers various products, including water, storm water, and wastewater pumps; controls and systems; filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment equipment; and mobile dewatering equipment under the Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco, Sanitaire, Leopold, Wedeco, and Xylem Vue brand names for the transportation and treatment of water. The Applied Water segment provides pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems under the Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue and Flojet brand names for residential and commercial building services, and industrial water applications. The Measurement & Control Solutions segment provides smart meters, networked communication devices, and measurement and control technologies, as well as critical infrastructure technologies. It also offers software and services, including cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring and data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions, as well as testing equipment and managed services. This segment sells its products under the Pure, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI brand names. The company markets and sells its products through a network of direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. Xylem Inc. was formerly known as ITT WCO, Inc. and changed its name to Xylem Inc. in May 2011. The company. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Xylem (XYL):

Caterpillar for water infrastructure: Like Caterpillar provides heavy equipment and solutions for construction and mining, Xylem provides essential pumps, valves, and systems for moving, treating, and analyzing water infrastructure globally.
Johnson Controls for water management: Similar to how Johnson Controls offers building technology and management solutions (HVAC, security), Xylem provides technology and services for comprehensive water management and treatment systems.
Honeywell for water systems and solutions: Much like Honeywell offers industrial automation, control systems, and performance materials across various sectors, Xylem specializes in advanced technology and solutions for water and wastewater applications.

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Pumps and Pumping Systems: A diverse range of submersible, centrifugal, and other pumps along with integrated systems for water transport and fluid management across various applications.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Solutions: Advanced technologies including filtration, disinfection, biological treatment, and chemical dosing for purifying water and treating wastewater.
Measurement and Analytical Instrumentation: Sensors, meters, and monitoring equipment designed for precise analysis of water quality, flow, and other critical parameters in water systems.
Digital Solutions and Services: Software platforms, data analytics, and smart technologies for optimizing water infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, and reducing water loss.

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Xylem (XYL) primarily sells its water technology solutions to other companies and governmental entities (Business-to-Business and Business-to-Government), rather than directly to individual consumers. Due to the highly fragmented and diverse nature of its customer base, which spans thousands of utilities, industrial clients, and contractors globally, specific named public customer companies are not typically identified as major customers in their financial reporting, as no single customer generally represents a significant portion of their revenue. Instead, Xylem's customer base can be best described by the following major categories of organizations it serves:

Public Water and Wastewater Utilities: These include municipal, regional, and national utilities responsible for the entire water lifecycle, from sourcing and treating drinking water to collecting and treating wastewater. Xylem provides essential infrastructure, pumps, valves, treatment systems, and analytical instruments to these entities, which are often government-owned or highly regulated and generally not publicly traded companies with stock symbols.
Industrial Sector Companies: Xylem serves a wide range of industrial customers across various sectors such as power generation, mining, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. These companies utilize Xylem's solutions for process water management, cooling, dewatering, and industrial wastewater treatment within their operations.
Commercial and Residential Building Market: This category includes developers, general contractors, and facility managers for commercial buildings (e.g., hospitals, hotels, data centers, office complexes) and residential developments. Xylem provides products for HVAC systems, fire protection, plumbing, and on-site water management solutions (e.g., well pumps, booster systems, sewage systems) for these applications, often selling through distributors and OEMs.

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Matthew Pine, President and Chief Executive Officer

Matthew Pine joined Xylem in 2020 and was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2024. He leads Xylem's mission to help customers solve global water challenges. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as Chief Operating Officer, leading Xylem's regions, business segments, and global innovation, technology, product management, IT, integrated supply chain, and digital functions. He also previously led Xylem's Applied Water Systems and Measurement & Control Solutions segments and the Americas Commercial Team.

William Grogan, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

William Grogan was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Xylem, effective October 1, 2023. Before joining Xylem, he served as Chief Financial Officer of IDEX Corporation. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Merrimack College and an MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Mr. Grogan is also a member of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee for Crane NXT.

Snehal Desai, Executive Vice President, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer

Snehal Desai leads growth, innovation, digital strategy, and integration execution for the combined company of Xylem and Evoqua.

Albert Cho, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer

Albert Cho leads Xylem's strategy and external affairs, focusing on the roadmap for the company and its stakeholder ecosystem to deliver a more sustainable water future.

Claudia Toussaint, Executive Vice President, Chief People and Sustainability Officer

Claudia Toussaint is head of human resources and sustainability at Xylem.

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The key risks to Xylem's business include macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, risks associated with the integration of acquisitions, and the highly competitive market landscape.

Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Risks: Xylem's operations are susceptible to global economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing supply chain challenges. These risks encompass trade tensions, tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and persistent inflationary pressures on material and labor costs. Such factors can lead to compressed margins, disruptions in supply chains, and negatively impact demand for Xylem's products and services.
Integration Risk from Acquisitions: The strategic acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies, in particular, poses integration risks for Xylem. While the company anticipates cost synergies, the execution of this integration can involve significant expenses and restructuring actions, which may impact reported financial results and free cash flow.
Competitive Market Landscape and Technological Changes: Xylem operates in a highly competitive industry characterized by rapid technological advancements and evolving customer needs. To maintain its market position, Xylem must continuously adapt and innovate against competitors who are also investing in new technologies and expanding their product lines.

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Xylem Inc. (XYL) operates within several significant addressable markets related to water infrastructure and management. The company's main products and services primarily address the global water industry, encompassing water and wastewater treatment, smart water solutions, and pumping technologies.

The total addressable market size of the global water industry, excluding operational expenditures related to labor, energy, and chemicals, is estimated to be approximately $750 billion.
The global water and wastewater treatment market was valued at USD 323.32 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 617.81 billion by 2032. In 2023, North America accounted for 38.67% of this market, with the U.S. market alone projected to reach USD 314.96 billion by 2032.
More specifically, the global water treatment systems market was valued at USD 4.65 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 8.68 billion by 2032. Another estimate places the global water treatment systems market size at USD 42,078.0 million in 2024, expected to reach USD 88,023.5 million by 2033.
The global water treatment market (a broader category) is calculated at USD 74.68 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach approximately USD 137.87 billion by 2034. Asia Pacific dominated this market in 2024.
For water and wastewater treatment equipment, the global market size is projected to be worth US$88.5 billion by 2028, growing from US$63.4 billion in 2020.
The global smart water metering market is projected to reach US$4.3 billion by 2027, up from an estimated US$834.3 million in 2020.
The global water and wastewater pumps market is calculated at USD 19.53 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 36.67 billion by 2034. Asia Pacific held a 39% share of this market in 2024.
The municipal water infrastructure market is estimated at $82.4 billion globally as of 2024.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Xylem (XYL)

Over the next 2-3 years, Xylem Inc. (XYL) is expected to drive revenue growth through several key initiatives and market trends:

Modernization of Water Infrastructure and Adoption of Smart Technologies: Xylem anticipates continued revenue growth from the ongoing modernization of water infrastructure, with a particular focus on the expanding adoption of advanced metering and monitoring technology (AMI). This trend is a significant catalyst for Xylem's Measurement and Control Solutions segment.
Strategic Pricing and Margin Expansion Initiatives: The company is focused on strategic pricing actions and operational productivity. These initiatives, including the implementation of its 80/20 simplification program, are expected to lead to margin expansion and contribute to top-line growth.
Growth in Key Segments and Evoqua Acquisition Synergies: Strong performance and anticipated growth in Xylem's Measurement and Control Solutions (MCS) and Water Solutions and Services (WSS) segments are critical drivers. Furthermore, the integration of Evoqua, acquired in early 2023, is expected to generate significant revenue and earnings synergies.
Addressing Global Water Scarcity and Quality Challenges: Secular demand drivers related to global water challenges, such as aging water infrastructure, the increasing need for PFAS removal mandates, and growing water demands from sectors like data centers, will fuel Xylem's revenue as it provides mission-critical solutions.
Portfolio Optimization and Focus on Higher-Value Markets: Xylem is strategically optimizing its portfolio, including the recent sale of its international metering business, to sharpen its focus on core markets and higher-value, recurring revenue segments. This simplification aims to drive sustainable growth and improved profitability.

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Share Repurchases

As of December 31, 2022, approximately $182 million remained under a $500 million share repurchase program authorized in August 2015.
In 2022, Xylem repurchased 0.5 million shares for $46 million under the authorized program, and an additional 0.1 million shares for $6 million related to employee tax withholding obligations.
In 2021, Xylem repurchased 0.6 million shares for $60 million under the authorized program, and an additional 0.1 million shares for $8 million related to employee tax withholding obligations.

Share Issuance

In May 2023, Xylem issued 58,779,096 shares of common stock to Evoqua stockholders as part of the Evoqua acquisition.
Share incentive plan net activity resulted in issuances of 0.437 million shares in 2022, 0.716 million shares in 2021, and 0.986 million shares in 2020.
A special grant of less than 0.1 million ESG performance shares was issued to certain employees in the first quarter of 2021.

Outbound Investments

Xylem completed the acquisition of Evoqua in May 2023.
In July 2024, Xylem committed $50 million to expand its corporate venture investing in startups and specialty venture capital funds focused on water scarcity, quality, and decarbonization.
In December 2024, Xylem acquired a majority stake in Idrica, a water data management and analytics solutions provider, and also acquired Heusser Water Solutions AG.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures were $317 million in 2024, $270 million in 2023, $204 million in 2022, $205 million in 2021, and $183 million in 2020.
For 2025, Xylem anticipates a full-year free cash flow margin of approximately 9 to 10 percent, indicating continued capital allocation.
The primary focus of capital expenditures includes advanced filtration, measurement, and water quality control technologies, digital solutions, and services for complex water systems, as well as research and development.

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CAT (17.8%)

Caterpillar

GE (17.2%)

GE Aerospace

DE (16.7%)

Deere

Higher FCF/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 10.4%)

UNP (24.5%)

Union Pacific

UBER (17.5%)

Uber Technologies

HON (15.2%)

Honeywell International

GE (14.7%)

GE Aerospace

CAT (11.7%)

Caterpillar

Higher Total Yield (Value for XYL: 3.9%)

UBER (9.8%)

Uber Technologies

UNP (7.4%)

Union Pacific

DE (5.3%)

Deere

CAT (4.4%)

Caterpillar

RTX (4.0%)

RTX

All Other Sectors

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/S (Values for XYL: 18.9% | 3.8x)

BRK-B (19.8% | 2.7x)

Berkshire Hathaway

PGR (20.6% | 1.6x)

Progressive

APO (89.3% | 3.2x)

Apollo Asset Management

LVS (51.6% | 3.7x)

Las Vegas Sands

FANG (20.8% | 2.8x)

Diamondback Energy

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/Op Inc (Values for XYL: 18.9% | 27.4x)

MU (28.3% | 23.3x)

Micron Technology

NEM (23.9% | 12.4x)

Newmont

AEM (26.0% | 17.6x)

Agnico Eagle Mines

APO (89.3% | 10.8x)

Apollo Asset Management

RCL (37.7% | 16.9x)

Royal Caribbean

Higher Rev Chg LTM (Value for XYL: 5.6%)

NVDA (65.2%)

NVIDIA

MSFT (15.6%)

Microsoft

GOOGL (13.4%)

Alphabet

AMZN (10.9%)

Amazon.com

AAPL (6.0%)

Apple

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg (Value for XYL: 18.9%)

NVDA (91.6%)

NVIDIA

PLTR (29.3%)

Palantir Technologies

AVGO (25.2%)

Broadcom

LLY (23.4%)

Eli Lilly

BRK-B (19.8%)

Berkshire Hathaway

Higher Op Mgn LTM (Value for XYL: 13.9%)

NVDA (58.8%)

NVIDIA

MSFT (46.3%)

Microsoft

META (43.2%)

Meta Platforms

GOOGL (32.2%)

Alphabet

AAPL (31.9%)

Apple

Higher CFO/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 14.3%)

MSFT (50.0%)

Microsoft

NVDA (44.4%)

NVIDIA

GOOGL (39.3%)

Alphabet

AAPL (26.6%)

Apple

AMZN (18.1%)

Amazon.com

Higher FCF/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 10.4%)

NVDA (41.3%)

NVIDIA

MSFT (26.6%)

Microsoft

META (23.7%)

Meta Platforms

AAPL (23.5%)

Apple

GOOGL (19.1%)

Alphabet

Higher Total Yield (Value for XYL: 3.9%)

XOM (9.2%)

Exxon Mobil

JNJ (7.5%)

Johnson & Johnson

JPM (6.4%)

JPMorgan Chase

BRK-B (6.3%)

Berkshire Hathaway

V (5.1%)

Visa

		Best Bets In Industrials Sector
	XYL	GATX	VRSK	PAYX	ADT	AGX	PCTY	TDG	FTV	VRRM	CSW
What You Pay
P/E	35.6	19.9	33.4	25.7	10.4	37.5	37.9	36.7	30.6	70.3	35.9
P/EBIT	27.7	9.6	22.8	17.7	5.2	37.6	27.2	18.1	14.9	20.8	27.7
What You Get
Rev Chg Q	7.8%	8.4%	5.9%	18.3%	4.4%	-2.3%	12.5%	11.5%	2.3%	16.1%	21.5%
Rev Chg LTM	5.6%	10.7%	7.3%	12.4%	6.3%	13.5%	13.3%	11.2%	27.9%	8.5%	14.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg	18.9%	10.3%	13.4%	7.9%	3.4%	26.9%	21.4%	17.7%	9.4%	9.1%	11.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg	9.2%	39.2%	33.2%	32.6%	24.7%	24.5%	21.5%	21.0%	20.1%	19.0%	18.9%

[1] Choosing top 10 best bets from each sector quarterly is an alpha producing strategy vs sector benchmark
[2] Historical annualized return of 16%, alpha of 4.2%, and sharpe of 0.76

Latest Trefis Analyses

	Title	Topic
0	DASHBOARDS
1	Xylem Earnings Notes
2	Xylem Earnings Notes
3	Xylem Earnings Notes
4	How Low Can Xylem Stock Really Go?	Return
5	Xylem vs Alphabet: Which Is A Better Investment?	Counter-Intuitive Comparisons
6	Xylem vs Trane Technologies: Which Is A Better Investment?	Counter-Intuitive Comparisons
7	Xylem vs Mueller Industries: Which Is A Better Investment?	Counter-Intuitive Comparisons
8	How Does Xylem Stock Stack Up Against Its Peers?	Peer Comparison
9	Better Bet Than XYL Stock: Pay Less Than Xylem To Get More From LLY, ABNB
10	Better Bet Than XYL Stock: Pay Less Than Xylem To Get More From FIX, POWL

	Title
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Trade Ideas

Select ideas related to XYL. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

Unique Key	Date	Ticker	Company	Category	Trade Strategy	6M Fwd Rtn	12M Fwd Rtn	12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield	11212025	CNM	Core & Main	Dip Buy	DB \| FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin	18.3%	18.3%	-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield	11212025	VRRM	Verra Mobility	Dip Buy	DB \| FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin	5.5%	5.5%	-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy	11212025	LII	Lennox International	Dip Buy	DB \| P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin	7.1%	7.1%	0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper	11212025	ADP	Automatic Data Processing	Monopoly	MY \| Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple	2.9%	2.9%	-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%	11212025	CW	Curtiss-Wright	Quality	Q \| Momentum \| UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run	5.7%	5.7%	-0.4%

Recent Active Movers

Top Gainers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1D Rtn	YTD Rtn
ZETA	Zeta Global	4.6	8.3%	15.1%
SGML	Sigma Lithium	1.6	7.3%	29.2%
USAS	Americas Gold And Silver	1.6	6.6%	557.6%
CPNG	Coupang	44.2	6.4%	10.4%
LION	Lionsgate Studios	2.7	4.6%	-69.9%
BBW	Build-A-Bear Workshop	0.8	4.4%	37.8%
XRAY	Dentsply Sirona	2.3	4.2%	-36.3%
BLMN	Bloomin Brands	0.6	3.8%	-41.2%
FUN	Six Flags Entertainment	1.5	3.8%	-69.1%
SVM	Silvercorp Metals	1.9	3.6%	198.0%

Top Losers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1D Rtn	YTD Rtn
FLY	Firefly Aerospace	3.3	-13.7%	-61.3%
TMC	TMC The Metals	2.5	-10.5%	508.9%
ORGO	Organogenesis	0.7	-10.1%	64.8%
AAOI	Applied Optoelectronics	2.4	-9.3%	0.8%
BKSY	BlackSky Technology	0.7	-9.0%	79.0%
LUNR	Intuitive Machines	1.8	-8.7%	-16.0%
RCAT	Red Cat	0.8	-8.7%	-35.4%
RGTI	Rigetti Computing	6.7	-8.7%	46.7%
RDW	Redwire	1.0	-8.6%	-56.6%
RKLB	Rocket Lab	36.4	-8.5%	177.4%

Top Gainers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1W Rtn	YTD Rtn
OMER	Omeros	0.9	71.5%	59.0%
RZLT	Rezolute	0.3	44.3%	-45.5%
DVAX	Dynavax Technologies	1.8	41.5%	20.4%
LUNR	Intuitive Machines	1.8	40.6%	-16.0%
UAMY	United States Antimony	0.7	39.0%	252.5%
FOLD	Amicus Therapeutics	4.4	30.9%	51.3%
ADEA	Adeia	1.9	30.3%	23.0%
HUT	Hut 8	5.2	28.6%	142.3%
AAOI	Applied Optoelectronics	2.4	27.1%	0.8%
SGML	Sigma Lithium	1.6	24.9%	29.2%

Top Losers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1W Rtn	YTD Rtn
TPL	Texas Pacific Land	6.6	-67.9%	-21.5%
LW	Lamb Weston	5.9	-29.0%	-35.3%
TLRY	Tilray Brands	10.2	-22.2%	-27.8%
TDUP	ThredUp	0.8	-18.2%	348.2%
LAB	Standard BioTools	0.5	-16.9%	-21.1%
OLMA	Olema Pharmaceuticals	2.2	-14.9%	349.9%
EVEX	Eve	1.4	-12.0%	-21.9%
IRON	Disc Medicine	2.8	-11.2%	26.7%
AVO	Mission Produce	0.8	-11.1%	-18.8%
CABO	Cable One	0.7	-10.6%	-67.4%

Top Gainers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1M Rtn	YTD Rtn
TLRY	Tilray Brands	10.2	876.4%	-27.8%
HPP	Hudson Pacific Properties	4.7	452.7%	-51.0%
WVE	WAVE Life Sciences	2.9	139.2%	43.7%
TE	T1 Energy	1.1	106.7%	400.0%
VERA	Vera Therapeutics	3.4	82.1%	26.7%
OMER	Omeros	0.9	66.2%	59.0%
RKLB	Rocket Lab	36.4	65.8%	177.4%
PL	Planet Labs PBC	5.9	65.0%	379.2%
AAOI	Applied Optoelectronics	2.4	63.5%	0.8%
LUNR	Intuitive Machines	1.8	62.4%	-16.0%

Top Losers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1M Rtn	YTD Rtn
RZLT	Rezolute	0.3	-72.0%	-45.5%
JANX	Janux Therapeutics	0.9	-59.0%	-73.4%
FRMI	Fermi	5.3	-46.0%	-76.6%
LENZ	LENZ Therapeutics	0.5	-43.5%	-41.6%
GOGO	Gogo	0.6	-35.3%	-43.0%
HPK	HighPeak Energy	0.5	-33.9%	-70.4%
PACB	Pacific Biosciences of California	0.5	-32.7%	-3.3%
LDI	loanDepot	0.4	-29.6%	3.9%
ORIC	ORIC Pharmaceuticals	0.6	-29.0%	2.2%
LW	Lamb Weston	5.9	-28.6%	-35.3%

Peer Comparisons for Xylem

Peers to compare with:

Financials

	XYL	HPQ	HPE	IBM	CSCO	AAPL	Median
Name	Xylem	HP	Hewlett .	Internat.	Cisco Sy.	Apple
Mkt Price	138.80	23.26	24.49	305.09	78.16	273.40	108.48
Mkt Cap	33.8	21.9	32.6	284.9	309.2	4,074.4	159.4
Rev LTM	8,894	55,295	34,296	65,402	57,696	408,625	56,496
Op Inc LTM	1,232	3,624	1,644	11,544	12,991	130,214	7,584
FCF LTM	925	2,800	627	11,854	12,733	96,184	7,327
FCF 3Y Avg	753	2,978	1,400	11,753	13,879	100,503	7,366
CFO LTM	1,273	3,697	2,919	13,483	13,744	108,565	8,590
CFO 3Y Avg	1,053	3,672	3,896	13,498	14,736	111,559	8,697

Growth & Margins

	XYL	HPQ	HPE	IBM	CSCO	AAPL	Median
Name	Xylem	HP	Hewlett .	Internat.	Cisco Sy.	Apple
Rev Chg LTM	5.6%	3.2%	13.8%	4.5%	8.9%	6.0%	5.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg	18.9%	-3.9%	6.5%	2.6%	3.7%	1.8%	3.2%
Rev Chg Q	7.8%	4.2%	14.4%	9.1%	7.5%	9.6%	8.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM	1.9%	1.1%	3.7%	2.1%	1.8%	2.1%	2.0%
Op Mgn LTM	13.9%	6.6%	4.8%	17.7%	22.5%	31.9%	15.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg	12.1%	7.4%	7.2%	16.4%	24.2%	30.8%	14.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM	0.6%	-0.2%	-1.4%	0.6%	0.4%	0.1%	0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM	14.3%	6.7%	8.5%	20.6%	23.8%	26.6%	17.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg	13.0%	6.8%	12.7%	21.4%	26.1%	28.4%	17.2%
FCF/Rev LTM	10.4%	5.1%	1.8%	18.1%	22.1%	23.5%	14.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg	9.2%	5.5%	4.6%	18.6%	24.6%	25.6%	13.9%

Valuation

	XYL	HPQ	HPE	IBM	CSCO	AAPL	Median
Name	Xylem	HP	Hewlett .	Internat.	Cisco Sy.	Apple
Mkt Cap	33.8	21.9	32.6	284.9	309.2	4,074.4	159.4
P/S	3.8	0.4	1.0	4.4	5.4	10.0	4.1
P/EBIT	27.7	6.8	19.9	25.1	22.5	31.3	23.8
P/E	35.6	8.6	572.7	36.0	29.9	41.0	35.8
P/CFO	26.5	5.9	11.2	21.1	22.5	37.5	21.8
Total Yield	3.9%	14.1%	2.3%	5.0%	5.4%	2.8%	4.4%
Dividend Yield	1.1%	2.5%	2.1%	2.2%	2.1%	0.4%	2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg	2.5%	10.6%	5.5%	6.4%	6.0%	3.1%	5.7%
D/E	0.1	0.5	0.7	0.2	0.1	0.0	0.2
Net D/E	0.0	0.3	0.6	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.1

Returns

	XYL	HPQ	HPE	IBM	CSCO	AAPL	Median
Name	Xylem	HP	Hewlett .	Internat.	Cisco Sy.	Apple
1M Rtn	-1.3%	-3.6%	12.7%	-1.1%	1.6%	-2.0%	-1.2%
3M Rtn	-2.7%	-11.9%	2.7%	7.9%	17.0%	7.1%	4.9%
6M Rtn	8.9%	-4.0%	34.5%	6.6%	15.2%	36.3%	12.0%
12M Rtn	19.5%	-27.0%	16.2%	40.5%	34.5%	7.5%	17.8%
3Y Rtn	28.9%	-3.7%	67.3%	141.3%	79.6%	114.1%	73.5%
1M Excs Rtn	-4.3%	-5.6%	12.9%	-2.2%	-0.0%	-3.7%	-3.0%
3M Excs Rtn	-7.0%	-16.2%	-1.7%	3.6%	12.7%	2.8%	0.6%
6M Excs Rtn	-3.4%	-16.3%	22.3%	-5.7%	3.0%	24.0%	-0.2%
12M Excs Rtn	3.5%	-42.9%	-0.7%	25.0%	19.9%	-8.4%	1.4%
3Y Excs Rtn	-48.5%	-83.5%	-11.2%	59.6%	-1.2%	28.4%	-6.2%

Comparison Analyses

	Title
0	How Does Xylem Stock Stack Up Against Its Peers?
1	XYL Looks Stronger Than PNR With 40% Return Potential
2	Why XYL With 40% Upside May Beat ITT?
3	Xylem vs. Autodesk: With Return Forecast Of 16%, Autodesk Is A Better Bet
4	Xylem vs. Fortinet: With Return Forecast Of 26%, Fortinet Is A Better Bet
5	Xylem vs. Aptiv: With Return Forecast Of 7.3%, Xylem Is A Better Bet
6	Xylem vs. Edwards Lifesciences: With Return Forecast Of 28%, Edwards Lifesciences Is A Better Bet
7	Xylem vs. Intuitive Surgical: With Return Forecast Of 57%, Intuitive Surgical Is A Better Bet
8	Xylem vs. Boston Scientific: Both Seem Similar Bets
9	Xylem vs. Exelon: With Return Forecast Of 9.2%, Exelon Is A Better Bet

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Financials

Annual
Quarterly

$ Mil \| FY: 12/31	LTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Period End	9/30/2025	12/31/2024	12/31/2023	12/31/2022	12/31/2021	12/31/2020	12/31/2019
Filing Date	10/28/2025	3/3/2025	2/28/2024	2/24/2023	2/25/2022	2/26/2021	2/28/2020
Key Financials
Total Revenue	8,894	8,562	7,364	5,522	5,195	4,876	5,249
EBITDA	1,794	1,693	1,120	726	832	613	740
Operating Income	1,232	1,071	728	651	592	500	697
Net Income	948	890	609	355	427	254	401
EPS	3.89	3.67	2.81	1.97	2.37	1.41	2.23
Growth Rates
Total Revenue Growth	5.6%	16.3%	33.4%	6.3%	6.5%	-7.1%	0.8%
EBITDA Growth	17.4%	51.2%	54.3%	-12.7%	35.7%	-17.2%	-20.3%
Operating Income Growth	22.1%	47.1%	11.8%	10.0%	18.4%	-28.3%	3.1%
Net Income Growth	14.2%	46.1%	71.5%	-16.9%	68.1%	-36.7%	-27.0%
Margins
EBITDA Margin	20.2%	19.8%	15.2%	13.1%	16.0%	12.6%	14.1%
Operating Income Margin	13.9%	12.5%	9.9%	11.8%	11.4%	10.3%	13.3%
Net Income Margin	10.7%	10.4%	8.3%	6.4%	8.2%	5.2%	7.6%
Cash & Debt
Total Cash	1,191	1,121	1,019	944	1,349	1,875	724
Total Debt	2,089	2,125	2,390	1,949	2,509	3,147	2,377
Net Debt / (Cash)	898	1,004	1,371	1,005	1,160	1,272	1,653
Cash Flows
Net Cash from Operations	1,273	1,263	837	596	538	824	839
Free Cash from Operations	925	942	566	388	330	641	613
Returns to Shareholders
Dividends	380	350	299	217	203	188	174
Share Repurchases	15	20	25	52	68	61	40

$ Mil \| FY: 12/31	2025Q3	2025Q2	2025Q1	2024Q4	2024Q3	2024Q2	2024Q1	2023Q4	2023Q3	2023Q2	2023Q1	2022Q4
Period End	9/30/2025	6/30/2025	3/31/2025	12/31/2024	9/30/2024	6/30/2024	3/31/2024	12/31/2023	9/30/2023	6/30/2023	3/31/2023	12/31/2022
Filing Date	10/28/2025	7/31/2025	4/29/2025	3/3/2025	10/31/2024	7/30/2024	5/2/2024	2/28/2024	10/31/2023	8/4/2023	5/4/2023	2/24/2023
Key Financials Quarterly
Total Revenue	2,268	2,301	2,069	2,256	2,104	2,169	2,033	2,118	2,076	1,722	1,448	1,506
Ebitda	445	453	370	526	420	403	344	361	346	218	195	262
Operating Income	357	331	252	292	284	276	219	230	212	147	139	204
Net Income	227	226	169	326	217	194	153	266	152	92	99	149
EPS	0.93	0.93	0.69	1.34	0.89	0.80	0.63	1.17	0.63	0.45	0.55	0.83
Key Financials TTM
Total Revenue TTM	8,894	8,730	8,598	8,562	8,424	8,396	7,949	7,364	6,752	6,056	5,698	5,522
Ebitda TTM	1,794	1,769	1,719	1,693	1,528	1,454	1,269	1,120	1,021	762	752	726
Operating Income TTM	1,232	1,159	1,104	1,071	1,009	937	808	728	702	673	679	651
Net Income TTM	948	938	906	890	830	765	663	609	492	352	372	355
Growth Rates Quarterly
Total Revenue Growth	7.8%	6.1%	1.8%	6.5%	1.3%	26.0%	40.4%	40.6%	50.4%	26.2%	13.8%	13.8%
EBITDA Growth	6.0%	12.4%	7.6%	45.7%	21.4%	84.9%	76.4%	37.8%	297.7%	4.8%	15.4%	32.3%
Operating Income Growth	25.7%	19.9%	15.1%	27.0%	34.0%	87.8%	57.6%	12.7%	15.8%	-3.9%	25.2%	45.7%
Net Income Growth	4.6%	16.5%	10.5%	22.6%	42.8%	110.9%	54.5%	78.5%	1166.7%	-17.9%	20.7%	31.9%
Margins Quarterly
EBITDA Margin	19.6%	19.7%	17.9%	23.3%	20.0%	18.6%	16.9%	17.0%	16.7%	12.7%	13.5%	17.4%
Operating Income Margin	15.7%	14.4%	12.2%	12.9%	13.5%	12.7%	10.8%	10.9%	10.2%	8.5%	9.6%	13.5%
Net Income Margin	10.0%	9.8%	8.2%	14.5%	10.3%	8.9%	7.5%	12.6%	7.3%	5.3%	6.8%	9.9%
Cash & Debt
Total Cash	1,191	1,170	1,059	1,121	989	815	947	1,019	705	708	837	944
Total Debt	2,089	2,124	2,136	2,125	2,103	2,104	2,374	2,390	2,371	2,604	1,948	1,949
Net Debt / (Cash)	898	954	1,077	1,004	1,114	1,289	1,427	1,371	1,666	1,896	1,111	1,005
Cash Flows Quarterly
FCF from Operations	360	305	33	575	311	288	89	455	373	28	-19	362
Cash Flows TTM
FCF from Operations TTM	1,273	1,224	1,207	1,263	1,143	1,205	945	837	744	573	658	596
Returns to Shareholders Quarterly
Dividends	97	98	98	87	88	87	88	80	80	79	60	54
Share Repurchases	1	-0	13	1	1	3	15	15	1	1	8	-0
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Quarterly
ROIC	13.8%	12.5%	9.8%	13.1%	11.4%	10.7%	8.3%	11.2%	8.2%	5.4%	26.6%	42.9%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) TTM
ROIC TTM	12.4%	11.8%	11.4%	11.3%	11.3%	10.6%	9.3%	8.5%	6.6%	6.1%	32.9%	35.0%

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
Water Infrastructure	2,215	2,364	2,247	2,079	2,177
Applied Water	1,853	1,767	1,613	1,434	1,541
Integrated Solutions and Services	1,684	0
Measurement and Control Solutions	1,612	1,391	1,335	1,363	1,531
Total	7,364	5,522	5,195	4,876	5,249

Operating Income by Segment

$ Mil	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
Applied Water	310	258	240	205	241
Water Infrastructure	275	418	387	318	365
Measurement and Control Solutions	133	2	12	-106	-67
Integrated Solutions and Services	132	0
Corporate and other (loss)	-198	-56	-54	-50	-53
Total	652	622	585	367	486

Price Behavior

Price Behavior

Market Price	$138.80
Market Cap ($ Bil)	33.8
First Trading Date	10/13/2011
Distance from 52W High	-9.0%
	50 Days	200 Days
DMA Price	$143.22	$133.14
DMA Trend	up	down
Distance from DMA	-3.1%	4.3%
	3M	1YR
Volatility	15.7%	24.1%
Downside Capture	99.79	82.78
Upside Capture	66.43	87.45
Correlation (SPY)	53.7%	66.7%

XYL Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

	1M	2M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y
Beta	0.43	0.59	0.71	0.75	0.81	0.91
Up Beta	0.62	0.41	0.60	0.88	0.76	0.86
Down Beta	-1.12	0.33	0.36	0.70	0.87	0.92
Up Capture	1%	49%	74%	71%	75%	71%
Bmk +ve Days	12	25	38	73	141	426
Stock +ve Days	6	21	32	67	128	399
Down Capture	95%	91%	101%	75%	88%	100%
Bmk -ve Days	7	16	24	52	107	323
Stock -ve Days	13	20	30	58	120	351

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively

Based On 1-Year Data

		Comparison of XYL With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
	XYL	Sector ETF	Equity	Gold	Commodities	Real Estate	Bitcoin
Annualized Return	19.9%	19.3%	17.8%	72.1%	8.6%	4.4%	-8.2%
Annualized Volatility	23.9%	18.8%	19.4%	19.3%	15.2%	17.0%	35.0%
Sharpe Ratio	0.70	0.80	0.72	2.70	0.34	0.09	-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets		71.9%	66.7%	-0.1%	15.3%	51.3%	20.4%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data

		Comparison of XYL With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
	XYL	Sector ETF	Equity	Gold	Commodities	Real Estate	Bitcoin
Annualized Return	8.1%	13.8%	14.7%	18.7%	11.5%	4.6%	30.8%
Annualized Volatility	25.6%	17.2%	17.1%	15.5%	18.7%	18.9%	48.6%
Sharpe Ratio	0.30	0.65	0.70	0.97	0.50	0.16	0.57
Correlation With Other Assets		72.8%	67.1%	8.5%	12.1%	55.3%	23.1%

Based On 10-Year Data

		Comparison of XYL With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
	XYL	Sector ETF	Equity	Gold	Commodities	Real Estate	Bitcoin
Annualized Return	15.7%	13.5%	14.8%	15.3%	7.0%	5.3%	69.2%
Annualized Volatility	26.9%	19.9%	18.0%	14.7%	17.6%	20.8%	55.8%
Sharpe Ratio	0.58	0.60	0.71	0.86	0.32	0.22	0.90
Correlation With Other Assets		77.2%	70.5%	2.3%	21.7%	57.1%	14.3%

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date	12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity	3,264,869
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025	-5.4%
Average Daily Volume	1,377,750
Days-to-Cover Short Interest	2.37
Basic Shares Quantity	243,454,000
Short % of Basic Shares	1.3%

Returns Analyses

	Title
0	How Low Can Xylem Stock Really Go?
1	Xylem Stock Return Comparison

Earnings Returns History

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	Forward Returns
Earnings Date	1D Returns	5D Returns	21D Returns
10/28/2025	0.7%	-0.2%	-5.0%
7/31/2025	10.7%	10.0%	10.6%
4/29/2025	2.3%	5.5%	8.4%
2/4/2025	5.2%	6.9%	5.9%
10/31/2024	-6.5%	-5.0%	-2.4%
7/30/2024	-5.7%	-10.9%	-4.3%
5/2/2024	3.8%	7.8%	8.0%
2/6/2024	4.8%	8.1%	11.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS
# Positive	17	17	16
# Negative	7	7	8
Median Positive	3.8%	6.3%	8.2%
Median Negative	-5.1%	-6.1%	-6.0%
Max Positive	10.7%	10.1%	19.2%
Max Negative	-12.0%	-10.9%	-17.9%

	Forward Returns
10/28/2025	0.7%	-0.2%	-5.0%
7/31/2025	10.7%	10.0%	10.6%
4/29/2025	2.3%	5.5%	8.4%
2/4/2025	5.2%	6.9%	5.9%
10/31/2024	-6.5%	-5.0%	-2.4%
7/30/2024	-5.7%	-10.9%	-4.3%
5/2/2024	3.8%	7.8%	8.0%
2/6/2024	4.8%	8.1%	11.1%
10/31/2023	4.8%	7.7%	16.3%
8/2/2023	0.1%	-6.1%	-7.2%
5/4/2023	2.1%	2.6%	1.2%
2/7/2023	3.6%	3.0%	-1.9%
11/1/2022	3.0%	6.2%	10.0%
8/2/2022	4.6%	9.3%	0.2%
5/4/2022	9.6%	0.3%	5.4%
2/3/2022	-12.0%	-8.6%	-17.9%
11/2/2021	-0.2%	2.9%	-8.1%
8/3/2021	1.8%	2.3%	8.7%
5/4/2021	3.9%	7.3%	6.7%
2/4/2021	2.2%	6.3%	5.7%
10/29/2020	-0.6%	-0.4%	11.5%
7/14/2020	8.9%	10.1%	19.2%
5/5/2020	-5.1%	-8.8%	2.6%
2/6/2020	-5.1%	1.7%	-7.0%
SUMMARY STATS
# Positive	17	17	16
# Negative	7	7	8
Median Positive	3.8%	6.3%	8.2%
Median Negative	-5.1%	-6.1%	-6.0%
Max Positive	10.7%	10.1%	19.2%
Max Negative	-12.0%	-10.9%	-17.9%

SEC Filings

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Report Date	Filing Date	Filing
09/30/2025	10/28/2025	10-Q (09/30/2025)
06/30/2025	07/31/2025	10-Q (06/30/2025)
03/31/2025	04/29/2025	10-Q (03/31/2025)
12/31/2024	03/03/2025	10-K (12/31/2024)
09/30/2024	10/31/2024	10-Q (09/30/2024)
06/30/2024	07/30/2024	10-Q (06/30/2024)
03/31/2024	05/02/2024	10-Q (03/31/2024)
12/31/2023	02/28/2024	10-K (12/31/2023)
09/30/2023	10/31/2023	10-Q (09/30/2023)
06/30/2023	08/04/2023	10-Q (06/30/2023)
03/31/2023	05/04/2023	10-Q (03/31/2023)
12/31/2022	02/24/2023	10-K (12/31/2022)
09/30/2022	11/01/2022	10-Q (09/30/2022)
06/30/2022	08/02/2022	10-Q (06/30/2022)
03/31/2022	05/04/2022	10-Q (03/31/2022)
12/31/2021	02/25/2022	10-K (12/31/2021)

Insider Activity

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	Owner	Title	Filing Date	Action	Price	Shares	Transacted Value	Value of Held Shares	Form
0	Harker Victoria D		11052025	Sell	148.14	1,700	251,838	2,499,862	Form
1	Toussaint Claudia S	EVP, CPSO	10312025	Sell	152.64	10,421	1,590,661	4,770,000	Form

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Xylem (XYL)

Market Price (12/29/2025): $139.0 | Market Cap: $33.8 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Xylem (XYL)

Market Price (12/29/2025): $139.0Market Cap: $33.8 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

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INDUSTRY: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/S (Values for XYL: 18.9% | 3.8x)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/Op Inc (Values for XYL: 18.9% | 27.4x)

Higher Rev Chg LTM (Value for XYL: 5.6%)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg (Value for XYL: 18.9%)

Higher Op Mgn LTM (Value for XYL: 13.9%)

Higher CFO/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 14.3%)

Higher FCF/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 10.4%)

Higher Total Yield (Value for XYL: 3.9%)

SECTOR: Industrials

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/S (Values for XYL: 18.9% | 3.8x)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/Op Inc (Values for XYL: 18.9% | 27.4x)

Higher Rev Chg LTM (Value for XYL: 5.6%)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg (Value for XYL: 18.9%)

Higher Op Mgn LTM (Value for XYL: 13.9%)

Higher CFO/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 14.3%)

Higher FCF/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 10.4%)

Higher Total Yield (Value for XYL: 3.9%)

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Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/S (Values for XYL: 18.9% | 3.8x)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/Op Inc (Values for XYL: 18.9% | 27.4x)

Higher Rev Chg LTM (Value for XYL: 5.6%)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg (Value for XYL: 18.9%)

Higher Op Mgn LTM (Value for XYL: 13.9%)

Higher CFO/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 14.3%)

Higher FCF/Rev LTM (Value for XYL: 10.4%)

Higher Total Yield (Value for XYL: 3.9%)

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Market Price (12/29/2025): $139.0 | Market Cap: $33.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Market Price (12/29/2025): $139.0
Market Cap: $33.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components