Research Analysts Offer Predictions for Xylem Inc.’s Q2 2025 Earnings (NYSE:XYL)

Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) – Research analysts at Seaport Res Ptn decreased their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Xylem in a research note issued on Wednesday, July 31st. Seaport Res Ptn analyst S. Graham now forecasts that the industrial products company will earn $1.18 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.19. The consensus estimate for Xylem’s current full-year earnings is $4.25 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Xylem’s Q3 2025 earnings at $1.24 EPS and Q4 2025 earnings at $1.25 EPS.

Xylem (NYSE:XYL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 30th. The industrial products company reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.05 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $2.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.14 billion. Xylem had a net margin of 9.11% and a return on equity of 9.48%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.98 earnings per share.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on the company. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on Xylem from $170.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 31st. Robert W. Baird raised their target price on shares of Xylem from $155.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 31st. Mizuho upped their price target on shares of Xylem from $110.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, May 3rd. Royal Bank of Canada raised their price objective on shares of Xylem from $160.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 31st. Finally, TD Cowen increased their target price on Xylem from $135.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 6th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $146.08.

Xylem Price Performance

Shares of NYSE XYL opened at $127.39 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $136.87 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $131.56. The company has a market cap of $30.89 billion, a PE ratio of 45.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.04. Xylem has a twelve month low of $87.59 and a twelve month high of $146.08.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Xylem

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in XYL. Swedbank AB acquired a new stake in shares of Xylem during the first quarter valued at about $311,684,000. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Xylem during the 4th quarter worth approximately $198,207,000. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership acquired a new position in Xylem in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $187,207,000. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main raised its stake in shares of Xylem by 1,503.7% during the fourth quarter. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main now owns 1,649,926 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $188,685,000 after acquiring an additional 1,547,043 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kodai Capital Management LP acquired a new position in shares of Xylem during the fourth quarter worth $133,945,000. 87.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, SVP Rodney Aulick sold 21,800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.01, for a total value of $3,030,418.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 76,287 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,604,655.87. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. In other Xylem news, CAO Geri-Michelle Mcshane sold 2,278 shares of Xylem stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.63, for a total value of $315,799.14. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now owns 3,536 shares in the company, valued at $490,195.68. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Rodney Aulick sold 21,800 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $139.01, for a total transaction of $3,030,418.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 76,287 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,604,655.87. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.27% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Xylem Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 30th were given a $0.36 dividend. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.13%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 30th. Xylem’s payout ratio is currently 51.25%.

Xylem Company Profile

Xylem Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions worldwide. It operates through four segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, Measurement & Control Solutions, and Integrated Solutions and Services. The Water Infrastructure segment offers products, including water, storm water, and wastewater pumps; controls and systems; filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment equipment; and mobile dewatering equipment and rental services under the ADI, Flygt, Godwin, Sanitaire, Magneto, Neptune Benson, Ionpure, Leopold, Wedeco, and Xylem Vue brands.