Seaport Res Ptn Weighs in on Xylem's Q3 Earnings (NYSE:XYL)

Key Points

• Seaport Res Ptn raised their Q3 2025 EPS estimate for Xylem Inc. from $1.14 to $1.26, anticipating a full-year earnings of $4.65 per share.
• Analysts have generally given Xylem a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a consensus price target of $151.14, reflecting a positive outlook on the stock's performance.
• Xylem's recent quarterly earnings report revealed a net margin of 10.74% and a revenue increase of 6.1% year-over-year, exceeding analyst expectations.

Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL - Free Report) - Seaport Res Ptn upped their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for Xylem in a report released on Sunday, August 3rd. Seaport Res Ptn analyst S. Graham now forecasts that the industrial products company will earn $1.26 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.14. The consensus estimate for Xylem's current full-year earnings is $4.65 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Xylem's Q4 2025 earnings at $1.29 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $4.84 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.13 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.39 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $5.22 EPS.

Xylem (NYSE:XYL - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 31st. The industrial products company reported $1.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.15 by $0.11. Xylem had a net margin of 10.74% and a return on equity of 10.33%. The firm had revenue of $2.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.20 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.09 EPS. The business's revenue was up 6.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on XYL. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating and set a $152.00 target price (up previously from $137.00) on shares of Xylem in a research report on Monday, July 14th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of Xylem from $162.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, August 1st. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Xylem from $164.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on shares of Xylem from $149.00 to $146.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 30th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Xylem from $143.00 to $147.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $151.57.

Xylem Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE:XYL traded up $0.05 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $143.66. The company's stock had a trading volume of 956,631 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,146,968. Xylem has a 52 week low of $100.47 and a 52 week high of $145.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 1.90 and a quick ratio of 1.43. The company has a market capitalization of $34.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.31, a P/E/G ratio of 2.49 and a beta of 1.11. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $130.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $124.68.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Xylem

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Valley National Advisers Inc. increased its position in Xylem by 84.9% during the first quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. now owns 220 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Perkins Coie Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of Xylem during the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Maseco LLP purchased a new position in shares of Xylem in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Center for Financial Planning Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Xylem by 52.0% in the first quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 266 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the period. Finally, ST Germain D J Co. Inc. lifted its stake in Xylem by 950.0% in the second quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. now owns 252 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 228 shares during the last quarter. 87.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Xylem Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 29th were paid a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 29th. Xylem's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 41.56%.

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.