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XYL

Xylem Inc.

XYL

Xylem Inc. NYSE
$140.67 -0.32% (-0.45)

Market Cap $34.25 B
52w High $154.27
52w Low $100.47
Dividend Yield 1.60%
P/E 36.26
Volume 1.54M
Outstanding Shares 243.47M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $2.268B $549M $227M 10.009% $0.93 $444M
Q2-2025 $2.301B $587M $226M 9.822% $0.93 $453M
Q1-2025 $2.069B $537M $169M 8.168% $0.7 $370M
Q4-2024 $2.256B $590M $326M 14.45% $1.34 $526M
Q3-2024 $2.103B $504M $217M 10.319% $0.89 $420M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $1.191B $17.295B $5.85B $11.207B
Q2-2025 $1.17B $17.191B $5.882B $11.074B
Q1-2025 $1.059B $16.559B $5.505B $10.816B
Q4-2024 $1.121B $16.493B $5.615B $10.642B
Q3-2024 $989M $16.046B $5.446B $10.593B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $227M $360M $-189M $-138M $21M $281M
Q2-2025 $226M $305M $-125M $-128M $111M $207M
Q1-2025 $169M $33M $-15M $-116M $-62M $-38M
Q4-2024 $326M $575M $-289M $-95M $132M $475M
Q3-2024 $217M $311M $-65M $-101M $174M $237M

Revenue by Products

Product Q2-2024Q3-2024Q4-2024Q1-2025
Applied Water
Applied Water
$260.00M $250.00M $1.05Bn $430.00M
Measurement and Control Solutions
Measurement and Control Solutions
$390.00M $370.00M $730.00M $490.00M
Water Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure
$370.00M $350.00M $1.50Bn $580.00M
Water Solutions Services Segment
Water Solutions Services Segment
$0 $0 $0 $560.00M
Integrated Solutions Services
Integrated Solutions Services
$470.00M $0 $0 $0

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has grown steadily over the past five years, with a noticeable step‑up more recently, suggesting both organic growth and meaningful impact from acquisitions. Profitability has improved as the company has scaled, with better margins and rising operating and net income. Earnings per share have generally trended upward despite some year‑to‑year bumps, which is common in an industrial business integrating deals and investing in new technologies. Overall, the income statement shows a company moving from solid to stronger profitability while still in an investment and integration phase.


Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet has expanded significantly, with total assets and equity both increasing sharply, reflecting sizable acquisitions and retained profits. Debt remains meaningful but appears manageable relative to the larger equity base, so leverage looks more comfortable today than a few years ago. Cash levels are steady rather than excessive, indicating the company prefers to stay invested but still holds a reasonable liquidity cushion. The main story here is a bigger, more capital‑heavy company with a stronger equity foundation and moderated reliance on debt.


Cash Flow

Cash Flow Xylem consistently generates positive cash from its operations, and free cash flow has improved over time as earnings have grown. Investment in equipment and capital projects has been steady but not overly aggressive, allowing the company to fund growth while still leaving room for financial flexibility. Cash flow quality looks solid: profits are increasingly backed by real cash, not just accounting gains. This gives the business room to keep investing in digital platforms, integrate acquisitions, and manage its debt without stretching its finances too far.


Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Xylem operates in a niche but critical area—water technology—where reliability, regulation, and long customer relationships matter a lot. It enjoys a broad, end‑to‑end offering that covers pumps, treatment, analytics, and digital management, which simplifies life for customers and raises switching costs. A large installed base across many countries, plus a long track record with utilities and industrial clients, reinforces its standing. The focus on sustainability and efficient water use aligns well with tightening regulations and growing concern over water scarcity, but the company still faces competition from traditional equipment makers and newer digital entrants, especially in high‑value software and analytics layers.


Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D The company has clearly pivoted from being mainly a hardware supplier to becoming a digital and data‑driven water solutions provider. Its platforms using artificial intelligence, advanced sensing, and digital twins aim to help customers predict failures, cut energy use, and manage entire water systems more intelligently. Strategic acquisitions, such as those in smart metering and advanced treatment, have accelerated its capabilities rather than relying solely on internal R&D. Looking ahead, Xylem is pushing deeper into AI‑optimized treatment, wider use of digital twins, cyber‑secure infrastructure, and solutions for emerging water contaminants. The main risk is execution: successfully integrating technologies, keeping cybersecurity strong, and staying ahead of rivals in software and analytics will be crucial.


Summary

Overall, Xylem looks like a scaled‑up, more profitable water technology platform than it was five years ago, with stronger earnings, a broader balance sheet, and solid cash generation. Its strategic edge lies in combining physical infrastructure with digital intelligence, supported by a large installed base and a sustainability‑oriented brand. At the same time, the company is more complex, with greater integration demands and continued exposure to economic cycles, infrastructure spending, and regulatory shifts. The long‑term story hinges on its ability to keep turning innovation in digital water into dependable cash flows while managing competitive and technology risks effectively.