Xylem (XYL) stock
Industrials · Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Xylem (XYL) is an Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components company in the Industrials sector, headquartered in White Plains, New York. As of October 23, 2026, XYL closed at $108.74, a market capitalization of $25.39 billion, the 360th largest company in the S&P 500. The stock trades at 25.9x trailing earnings and 17.5x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -25.3% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -2.1% a year
- 52-week range: $98.58 – $154.27
- Dividend yield: 1.58%, 13 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C+ across 5 metrics
- 59th largest of 83 Industrials stocks in the S&P 500
XYL price chart
1Y price change: -26.4% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XYL | +0.1% | -19.3% | -25.3% | +8.0% | -2.1% | +9.7% | +12.0% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 2011.
XYL key statistics
- Market cap
- $25.4B
- #360 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 25.9x
- Forward P/E
- 17.5x
- EPS (TTM)
- —
- Revenue (TTM)
- —
- Free cash flow
- $960.0M
- Gross margin
- —
- Operating margin
- —
- Return on equity
- —
- Dividend yield
- 1.58%
- 52-week range
- $98.58 – $154.27
- Beta
- —
- Price / sales
- —
- EV / EBITDA
- —
- Debt / equity
- —
- Employees
- —
XYL report card
C+Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth——
- Gross margin——
- Operating margin——
- FCF margin——
- Return on equity——
- Net debt / EBITDA0.0xA
- Forward P/E17.5xB
- PEG ratio1.3xB
- Shareholder yield1.6%C
- Share count change / yr6.1%F
Xylem financials
Revenue went from $3.8B in fiscal 2016 to $9.0B in fiscal 2025, growing 10.2% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.8B | $4.7B | $5.2B | $5.2B | $4.9B | $5.2B | $5.5B | $7.4B | $8.6B | $9.0B |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.0B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.7B | $3.2B | $3.5B |
| Operating income | $408.0M | $552.0M | $654.0M | $486.0M | $367.0M | $585.0M | $622.0M | $652.0M | $1.0B | $1.2B |
| Net income | $260.0M | $331.0M | $549.0M | $401.0M | $254.0M | $427.0M | $355.0M | $609.0M | $890.0M | $957.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.45 | $1.83 | $3.03 | $2.21 | $1.40 | $2.35 | $1.96 | $2.79 | $3.65 | $3.92 |
| Free cash flow | $373.0M | $516.0M | $349.0M | $613.0M | $641.0M | $330.0M | $388.0M | $566.0M | $942.0M | $910.0M |
| Buybacks | $4.0M | $25.0M | $59.0M | $40.0M | $61.0M | $68.0M | $52.0M | $25.0M | $20.0M | $15.0M |
| Dividends paid | $112.0M | $130.0M | $152.0M | $174.0M | $188.0M | $203.0M | $217.0M | $299.0M | $350.0M | $391.0M |
| Diluted shares | 180.0M | 180.9M | 181.1M | 181.2M | 181.1M | 181.5M | 181.0M | 218.2M | 243.5M | 244.0M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into XYL?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $25.4B and $960.0M of trailing free cash flow, Xylem needs to grow free cash flow about 17.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 7.3% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 27.7x vs. median 33.0x (10th–90th percentile 17.7x–53.0x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
XYL dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.58%
- Annual dividend
- $1.72
- Years of increases
- 13
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 9.0%
- per year
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
XYL analyst price targets
21 analysts' average 12-month target is $142.63 (+31% vs. $108.74). Targets range from $110.00 to $180.00. 67% rate it a buy.
XYL earnings
Next report: October 27, 2026. Xylem has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $2.3B (+2% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | $1.34 | $1.46 | +9.2% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $1.08 | $1.12 | +3.3% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $1.41 | $1.42 | +0.8% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $1.23 | $1.37 | +11.1% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.15 | $1.26 | +9.9% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.95 | $1.03 | +8.0% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $1.13 | $1.18 | +4.9% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $1.11 | $1.11 | +0.1% |
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XYL news
- Xylem (XYL) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth · Oct 20, 2026
- Xylem Announces Participation at Upcoming Investor Conferences · Oct 13, 2026
- Will Stronger Cash Flows and EPS Growth Shift Xylem's (XYL) Long-Duration Contract Narrative? · Oct 8, 2026
- Xylem Earnings Preview: What to Expect · Oct 8, 2026
- XYL vs. ZWS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? · Oct 5, 2026
XYL stock FAQ
What is XYL's market cap?
Xylem's market capitalization is $25.39 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 360th in the S&P 500.
What is XYL's P/E ratio?
XYL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 25.9x and a forward P/E of 17.5x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 33.0x.
Does XYL pay a dividend?
Yes. Xylem pays $1.72 per share a year, a 1.58% yield. It has raised its dividend 13 years in a row. Dividends grew 9.0% a year over the last five years.
How much has XYL stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, XYL returned -25.3% over one year, -2.1% a year over five years, +9.7% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is XYL stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Xylem must grow free cash flow about 18% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 7% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the XYL price target?
21 analysts cover XYL with an average 12-month price target of $142.62, +31% from the current price. 67% of them rate it a buy.
When does XYL report earnings?
Xylem is expected to report earnings on October 27, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology