Is Xylem Stock a Good Investment?

Xylem Investment Advice

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To provide specific investment advice or recommendations on Xylem Inc stock, we recommend investors consider the following general factors when evaluating Xylem Inc. This will help you to make an informed decision on whether to include Xylem in one of your diversified portfolios:

Examine Xylem's financial health by looking at its balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Analyze key financial ratios, such as Price-to-Earnings (P/E), Price-to-Sales (P/S), and Price-to-Book (P/B), to determine whether the stock is fairly valued or over/undervalued.
Research Xylem's leadership team and their track record. Good management can help Xylem navigate difficult times and make strategic decisions that benefit shareholders and increases its net worth.
Consider the overall health of the Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components space and any emerging trends that could impact Xylem's business and its evolving consumer preferences.
Compare Xylem's performance and market position to its competitors. Analyze how Xylem is positioned in terms of product offerings, innovation, and market share.
Check if Xylem pays a dividend and its dividend yield and payout ratio.
Review what financial analysts are saying about Xylem's stock and their price targets. However, remember that analysts' opinions can vary, and their predictions may not always be accurate.

It's important to note that investing in Xylem Inc stock, carries risks, and you should carefully consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions. Also, remember that it's important for investors to have a long-term perspective and a well-diversified portfolio to manage the impact of stock market volatility on their investments. Below is a detailed guide on how to decide if Xylem Inc is a good investment.

Sell

Buy

Strong Buy

Macroaxis provides trade recommendation on Xylem to complement and cross-verify current analyst consensus on Xylem Inc. Our trade advice engine determines the company's potential to grow exclusively from the perspective of an investor's current risk tolerance and investing horizon. To make sure Xylem Inc is not overpriced, please check out all Xylem Inc fundamentals, including its gross profit, price to earnings to growth, net asset, as well as the relationship between the debt to equity and retained earnings . Given that Xylem Inc has a price to earning of 64.49 X, we strongly advise you to confirm Xylem Inc market performance and probability of bankruptcy to ensure the company can sustain itself in the current economic cycle given your prevalent risk tolerance and investing horizon.

Market Performance	Insignificant	Details
Volatility	Very steady	Details
Hype Condition	Stale	Details
Current Valuation	Undervalued	Details
Odds Of Distress	Low	Details
Economic Sensitivity	Barely shadows the market	Details
Investor Sentiment	Alarmed	Details
Analyst Consensus	Strong Buy	Details
Financial Leverage	Not Rated	Details
Reporting Quality (M-Score)	Unavailable	Details

Examine Xylem Stock

Researching Xylem's stock involves analyzing various aspects of the company and its industry to make an informed investment decision. The key areas to focus on are fundamentals, business model and competitive advantage. It is also important to analyze trends in revenue, net income, and cash flow, as well as key financial ratios, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and debt-to-equity (D/E). About 96.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of Xylem was at this time reported as 43.8. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.31. Xylem Inc last dividend was issued on the 18th of February 2025.

To determine if Xylem is a good investment, evaluating the company's potential for future growth is also very important. This may include expanding into new markets, launching new products or services, or improving operational efficiency. Companies with strong growth prospects can be more attractive investments. This aspect of the research should be conducted in the context of the overall market and industry in which the company operates and should include an analysis of growth potential, competitive landscape, and any regulatory or economic factors that could impact the business. Some of the essential points regarding Xylem's research are outlined below:

	Over 96.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors
	On 19th of March 2025 Xylem paid $ 0.4 per share dividend to its current shareholders
	Latest headline from zacks.com: Should You Invest in the Invesco Water Resources ETF

Xylem Quarterly Good Will

7.98 Billion

Xylem uses earnings reports to provide investors with an update of all three financial statements, including the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement. Therefore, it is also crucial when considering investing in Xylem Inc. Every quarterly earnings report provides investors with an overview of sales, expenses, and net income for the most recent period. It also may provide a comparison to Xylem's previous reporting period. The quarterly earnings reports are usually disseminated to the public via Form 10-Q, which is a legal document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission every quarter.

	6th of February 2024 Upcoming Quarterly Report	View
	2nd of May 2024 Next Financial Report	View
	31st of December 2023 Next Fiscal Quarter End	View
	6th of February 2024 Next Fiscal Year End	View
	30th of September 2023 Last Quarter Report	View
	31st of December 2022 Last Financial Announcement	View

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Xylem's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate. Below are the table of largest EPS Surprises Xylem's investors have experienced.

Reported	Fiscal Date	Estimated EPS	Reported EPS	Surprise
2022-05-04	2022-03-31	0.41	0.47	0.06	14
2012-02-28	2011-12-31	0.46	0.4	-0.06	13
2013-07-30	2013-06-30	0.45	0.36	-0.09	20
2023-10-31	2023-09-30	0.89	0.99	0.1	11
2023-05-04	2023-03-31	0.62	0.72	0.1	16
2020-10-29	2020-09-30	0.51	0.62	0.11	21
2022-08-02	2022-06-30	0.54	0.66	0.12	22
2023-02-07	2022-12-31	0.79	0.92	0.13	16

Know Xylem's Top Institutional Investors

Have you ever been surprised when a price of an equity instrument such as Xylem is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Xylem Inc backward and forwards among themselves. Xylem's institutional investor refers to the entity that pools money to purchase Xylem's securities or originate loans. Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.

		Shares
Ubs Asset Mgmt Americas Inc	2024-12-31	3.8 M
Swedbank Ab	2024-12-31	3.7 M
Northern Trust Corp	2024-12-31	3.3 M
Norges Bank	2024-12-31	2.6 M
Goldman Sachs Group Inc	2024-12-31	2.5 M
Bank Of America Corp	2024-12-31	2.4 M
Victory Capital Management Inc.	2024-12-31	2.3 M
Dz Bank Ag Deutsche Zentral-genossenschaftsbank Frankfurt Am Main	2024-12-31	2.1 M
Ubs Group Ag	2024-12-31	2 M
Vanguard Group Inc	2024-12-31	28.6 M
Blackrock Inc	2024-12-31	25.1 M

Note, although Xylem's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Xylem's market capitalization trends

The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 29.48 B.

Market Cap

11.34 Billion

Xylem's profitablity analysis

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets	0.14	0.13
Return On Capital Employed	0.08	0.11
Return On Assets	0.05	0.06
Return On Equity	0.08	0.14

The company has Net Profit Margin of 0.1 %, which implies that it may need a different competitive strategy as even a very small decline in it revenue may erase profits and result in a net loss. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows Net Operating Margin of 0.15 %, which entails that for every 100 dollars of revenue, it generated $0.15 of operating income.

Determining Xylem's profitability involves analyzing its financial statements and using various financial metrics to determine if Xylem is a good buy. For example, gross profit margin measures Xylem's profitability after accounting for the cost of goods sold, while net profit margin measures profitability after accounting for all expenses. Other important metrics include return on assets, return on equity, and free cash flow. By reviewing multiple sources and metrics, you can gain a complete picture of Xylem's profitability and make more informed investment decisions.

Xylem's Earnings Breakdown by Geography

Evaluate Xylem's management efficiency

Xylem Inc has Return on Asset of 0.043 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.043 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.0845 %, implying that it generated $0.0845 on every 100 dollars invested. Xylem's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Xylem manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, Xylem's Return On Capital Employed is quite stable compared to the past year. Return On Assets is expected to rise to 0.06 this year, although the value of Return On Tangible Assets will most likely fall to 0.13. At this time, Xylem's Return On Assets are quite stable compared to the past year. Asset Turnover is expected to rise to 0.79 this year, although the value of Other Current Assets will most likely fall to about 170.9 M.

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share	44.86	47.11
Tangible Book Value Per Share	2.16	2.26
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA	17.78	13.22
Price Book Value Ratio	2.64	3.02
Enterprise Value Multiple	17.78	13.22
Price Fair Value	2.64	3.02
Enterprise Value	14.2 B	12.6 B

The strategic vision of Xylem Inc management plays a critical role in its financial performance. By evaluating this vision, we provide insights into the stock's growth potential.

Dividend Yield

0.0132

Forward Dividend Yield

0.0132

Forward Dividend Rate

1.6

Beta

1.081

Basic technical analysis of Xylem Stock

As of the 20th of March, Xylem maintains the Mean Deviation of 0.9393, standard deviation of 1.34, and Market Risk Adjusted Performance of (0.02). Relative to fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model lets you check existing technical drivers of Xylem Inc, as well as the relationship between them. Please check out Xylem Inc market risk adjusted performance and treynor ratio to decide if Xylem Inc is priced fairly, providing market reflects its latest price of 119.65 per share. Given that Xylem Inc has information ratio of 0.0394, we strongly advise you to confirm Xylem Inc's prevalent market performance to make sure the company can sustain itself at a future point.

Xylem's insider trading activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Xylem insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Xylem's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Xylem insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

		Hayati Yarkadas over a week ago Acquisition by Hayati Yarkadas of 3026 shares of Xylem at 129.78 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Dorothy Capers over two weeks ago Acquisition by Dorothy Capers of 4905 shares of Xylem at 129.67 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Aulick Rodney over two months ago Disposition of 1316 shares by Aulick Rodney of Xylem at 116.02 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Franz Cerwinka over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hayati Yarkadas over six months ago Disposition of 4875 shares by Hayati Yarkadas of Xylem at 127.17 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Hayati Yarkadas over six months ago Disposition of 428 shares by Hayati Yarkadas of Xylem at 127.94 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Aulick Rodney over six months ago Disposition of 1609 shares by Aulick Rodney of Xylem at 144.25 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Aulick Rodney over six months ago Disposition of 4268 shares by Aulick Rodney of Xylem at 143.32 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Swann Lynn C over six months ago Insider Trading
		Aulick Rodney over six months ago Disposition of 6 shares by Aulick Rodney of Xylem at 114.36 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Franz Cerwinka over a year ago Disposition of 2408 shares by Franz Cerwinka of Xylem at 121.7916 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Claudia Toussaint over a year ago Acquisition by Claudia Toussaint of 5949 shares of Xylem at 127.94 subject to Rule 16b-3

Xylem's Outstanding Corporate Bonds

Xylem issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Xylem Inc uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Xylem bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Xylem Inc has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

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	XYLEM INC 325 Corp Bond US98419MAJ99	View
	MPLX LP 4875 Corp Bond US55336VAJ98	View
	MPLX LP 52 Corp Bond US55336VAL45	View
	Morgan Stanley 3591 Corp Bond US61744YAK47	View
	Morgan Stanley 3971 Corp Bond US61744YAL20	View
	MGM Resorts International Corp Bond US552953CD18	View

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Understand Xylem's technical and predictive indicators

Using predictive indicators to make investment decisions involves analyzing Xylem's various financial and market-based factors to help forecast future trends and identify investment opportunities. Select the indicators that are most relevant to your investment strategy. Each indicator has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it's essential to combine multiple indicators to get a more comprehensive view of the market and reduce the risk of making poor decisions based on limited data.

	Risk Adjusted Performance	(0)
	Market Risk Adjusted Performance	(0.02)
	Mean Deviation	0.9393
	Coefficient Of Variation	(10,970)
	Standard Deviation	1.34
	Variance	1.79
	Information Ratio	0.0394
	Jensen Alpha	0.037
	Total Risk Alpha	0.0907
	Treynor Ratio	(0.03)
	Maximum Drawdown	8.85
	Value At Risk	(1.87)
	Potential Upside	1.85
	Skewness	0.4852
	Kurtosis	3.26

	Risk Adjusted Performance	(0)
	Market Risk Adjusted Performance	(0.02)
	Mean Deviation	0.9393
	Coefficient Of Variation	(10,970)
	Standard Deviation	1.34
	Variance	1.79
	Information Ratio	0.0394
	Jensen Alpha	0.037
	Total Risk Alpha	0.0907
	Treynor Ratio	(0.03)
	Maximum Drawdown	8.85
	Value At Risk	(1.87)
	Potential Upside	1.85
	Skewness	0.4852
	Kurtosis	3.26

Consider Xylem's intraday indicators

Xylem intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Xylem stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

	Accumulation Distribution	0.0208
	Daily Balance Of Power	(0.65)
	Rate Of Daily Change	0.99
	Day Median Price	120.92
	Day Typical Price	120.5
	Market Facilitation Index	2.54
	Price Action Indicator	(2.10)
	Period Momentum Indicator	(1.66)
	Relative Strength Index	42.75

Xylem Corporate Filings

F4	11th of March 2025 The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities	View Verify
10K	3rd of March 2025 Annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a company financial performance	View Verify
8K	4th of February 2025 Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about	View Verify
	28th of June 2024 Other Reports	View Verify

Xylem time-series forecasting models is one of many Xylem's stock analysis techniques aimed to predict future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Xylem's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Xylem Stock media impact

Far too much social signal, news, headlines, and media speculation about Xylem that are available to investors today. That information is available publicly through Xylem media outlets and privately through word of mouth or via Xylem internal channels. However, regardless of the origin, that massive amount of Xylem data is challenging to quantify into actionable patterns, especially for investors that are not very sophisticated with ever-evolving tools and techniques used in the investment management field.

A primary focus of Xylem news analysis is to determine if its current price reflects all relevant headlines and social signals impacting the current market conditions. A news analyst typically looks at the history of Xylem relative headlines and hype rather than examining external drivers such as technical or fundamental data. It is believed that price action tends to repeat itself due to investors' collective, patterned thinking related to Xylem's headlines and news coverage data. This data is often completely overlooked or insufficiently analyzed for actionable insights to drive Xylem alpha.

Xylem Sentiment by Major News Outlets

Investor sentiment, mood or attitude towards Xylem can have a significant impact on its stock price or the market as a whole. This sentiment can be positive or negative, and various factors, such as economic indicators, news events, or market trends, can influence it. When investor sentiment is positive, investors are more likely to buy stocks, increasing demand and increasing the stock price. Positive investor sentiment can be driven by good news about the company or the broader market, such as solid earnings reports or positive economic data.

Note that negative investor sentiment can cause investors to sell stocks, leading to a decrease in demand and a drop in the stock price. Negative sentiment can be driven by factors such as poor earnings reports, negative news about the company or industry, or broader economic concerns. It's important to note that investor sentiment is just one of many factors that can affect stock prices. Other factors, such as company performance, industry trends, and global economic conditions, can also play a significant role in determining the value of a stock.

Xylem Inc Historical Investor Sentiment

Investor biases related to Xylem's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Xylem. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Xylem can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Xylem Inc. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.

Xylem's market sentiment shows the aggregated news analyzed to detect positive and negative mentions from the text and comments. The data is normalized to provide daily scores for Xylem and other traded tickers. The bigger the bubble, the more accurate the estimated score. Higher bars for a given day show more participation in the average Xylem news discussions. The higher the estimate score, the more favorable the investor's outlook on Xylem.

Xylem Maximum Pain Price Across June 20th 2025 Option Contracts

Xylem's options can also be used to analyze investors' bias and current market sentiment in the context of behavioral finance. For example, Max pain usually refers to a trading concept that asserts that market manipulation can cause the market price of Xylem close to the expiration of its current option contract to expire worthlessly. According to most research, about 35% of options are not executed, with roughly 50% traded out before expiration. So, Max pain occurs when market makers reach a net favorable position across all options at a strike price where option holders stand to lose the most money. By contrast, option sellers may reap the most after selling more options than buying, causing them to expire worthlessly. Please continue to view the detailed analysis of Xylem's options.

Xylem Corporate Directors

Matthew Latino	Director - Investor Relations	Profile
Victoria Harker	Independent Director	Profile
Surya Mohapatra	Independent Director	Profile
Steven Loranger	Independent Director	Profile

Already Invested in Xylem Inc?

The danger of trading Xylem Inc is mainly related to its market volatility and Company specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of Xylem is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than Xylem. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Xylem Inc is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.

When determining whether Xylem Inc is a strong investment it is important to analyze Xylem's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Xylem's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Xylem Stock, refer to the following important reports: