XYLIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 21 Wall Street analysts covering Xylem, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $159 — +55.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Xylem, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (84): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (21): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (9): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on XYL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +55.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $138 → $112 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Wolfe Research | Assumes | Peer Perform | — |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $145 → $150 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $135 → $138 |
| 30 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $129 → $135 |
| 30 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $163 → $165 |
| 29 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $154 → $159 |
| 29 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $124 → $130 |
| 29 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $159 → $164 |
| 29 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $157 → $160 |
| 20 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $159 → $157 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. XYL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Xylem, Inc. returned −30.2% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 54% of US stocks
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Xylem, Inc. has a market value of $23.8B and an enterprise value of $26.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.1B. The latest quarter grew 1.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.0B, a 11.1% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $960.0M, after $341.0M of capital spending.
Xylem, Inc. spent $1.2B on share buybacks and $402.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 24.2×; forward P/E: 16.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.70%, paying out 40% of earnings.
Xylem, Inc. employs 22,000 people — $415K of revenue per employee.
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The excerpt says rising U.S. water bills are boosting investment in infrastructure, treatment and regulated utilities, bringing water ETFs into focus for investors.
Why it matters — XYL watchers may note the reported investment focus on water infrastructure and treatment.
Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Xylem (XYL) and Zurn Water (ZWS) as value options in the Waste Removal Services sector, examining which of the two stocks offers better value for investors.
Why it matters — XYL watchers will be interested in how the company is being positioned relative to a peer in the sector from a value-investing perspective.
Seeking Alpha rated Xylem a buy, noting shares trade 10-18% below a conservative fair value estimate while the company maintains robust fundamentals and strong dividend safety. Growth is supported by steady organic demand, strategic M&A expected to be accretive by 2027, margin expansion, and a 14-year dividend growth streak with a low payout ratio.
Why it matters — Xylem watchers would care because the report highlights the company's financial strength, undervaluation, and a 14-year dividend growth record that supports continued annual increases.
Xylem Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on October 27, 2026 at 6:55 a.m. ET. The company's senior management team will host a conference call with investors at 9:00 a.m. ET, accessible by phone or via the Xylem investor events website.
Why it matters — This announcement gives XYL watchers the date and access details for the company's upcoming quarterly earnings report and investor conference call.
Zacks suggests retaining Xylem stock in a portfolio, citing strength in water-solutions demand, acquisitions, and shareholder returns as positives, while noting China weakness and higher debt levels as challenges weighing on growth.
Why it matters — XYL watchers would care because the analysis lays out both the company's current growth drivers and the headwinds that could influence its near-term performance.
The 21 Wall Street analysts covering Xylem, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $159, with estimates ranging from $112 to $180. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 21 analysts covering Xylem, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Xylem, Inc. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Xylem, Inc. ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 21 analysts implies +55.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Xylem, Inc. 53 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Xylem, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for XYL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $112 to $180 over the next 12 months.
Xylem, Inc. returned -30.2% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Xylem Inc. is a global water technology company that designs, manufactures, and services engineered solutions for the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 8 Oct 2026): "U.S. Water Bills Surge 62% in a Decade: ETFs Positioned to Benefit". The excerpt says rising U.S. water bills are boosting investment in infrastructure, treatment and regulated utilities, bringing water ETFs into focus for investors.
Xylem Inc. is a global water technology company that designs, manufactures, and services engineered solutions for the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water. Its current business spans water infrastructure, applied water, measurement and control solutions, and integrated services that support clean water delivery, wastewater management, stormwater handling, and water reuse. Xylem serves municipalities, utilities, industrial operators, commercial facilities, and residential markets with products such as pumps, valves, filtration and disinfection systems, sensors, analytical instruments, smart metering technologies, and digital monitoring tools. The company also provides service and maintenance capabilities that help customers manage water systems more efficiently across utility, industrial, and building applications. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., and founded in 2011, Xylem Inc. plays a central role in modern water infrastructure by helping customers improve reliability, resource management, and water quality across the full water cycle.
CEO Mr. Matthew Francis Pine · 22,000 employees · United States · https://www.xylem.com
