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Xylem (XYL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$143.42 -0.20 (-0.14%)
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Xylem - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
6

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Xylem in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for XYL.

Consensus Price Target

$151.57
5.68% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xylem, the average price target is $151.57. The highest price target for XYL is $175.00, while the lowest price target for XYL is $125.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.68% from the current price of $143.42.
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XYL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/7/24 to 8/7/25
1 Month Ago
7/8/24 to 7/8/25
3 Months Ago
5/9/24 to 5/9/25
1 Year Ago
8/8/23 to 8/7/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$151.57$143.71$146.88$146.08
Forecasted Upside5.68% Upside9.27% Upside19.63% Upside15.19% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

XYL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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XYL Price Targets by Month

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Xylem Stock vs. The Competition

TypeXylemBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.72
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.68% Upside433.03% Upside14.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/5/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Damian Karas
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$164.00 ➝ $168.00+15.98%
8/1/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Nathan Jones
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$162.00 ➝ $175.00+23.51%
7/14/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Kaplowitz
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$137.00 ➝ $152.00+16.17%
5/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Mark Strouse
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$148.00+17.85%
5/15/2025Raymond James Financial
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B. Zolper
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UpgradeHold
4/30/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Deane Dray
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$143.00 ➝ $147.00+23.38%
4/30/2025Robert W. Baird
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Michael Halloran
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$149.00 ➝ $146.00+23.38%
12/12/2024Wolfe Research
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B. Hewitt
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/6/2024TD Cowen
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J. Giordano
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$138.00 ➝ $125.00+1.12%
5/31/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$147.00 ➝ $152.00+9.71%
5/29/2024Argus
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J. Eade
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$146.00 ➝ $165.00+19.75%
5/3/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$110.00 ➝ $135.00-0.73%
3/12/2024BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$150.00+18.88%
11/21/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$104.00 ➝ $120.00+19.74%
10/2/2023Melius
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$122.00+33.46%
8/29/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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S. Graham
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Reiterated RatingNeutral

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Should I Buy Xylem Stock? XYL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Xylem pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Xylem
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Xylem Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $142, reflecting a strong market position and investor interest.
  • Xylem Inc. reported earnings per share of $1.26, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has a market capitalization of approximately $34.57 billion, suggesting stability and growth potential in the industrial products sector.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a "buy" rating from Citigroup with a price target of $152, highlight positive market sentiment.
  • Xylem Inc. has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend of $1.60, providing income to investors and reflecting financial health.

Xylem
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Xylem Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 36.89, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Despite recent growth, the company faces competition in the industrial products market, which could impact future profitability.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with three holding a "hold" rating, suggesting uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The company's beta of 1.11 indicates that it is slightly more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
  • Recent fluctuations in stock price may concern investors looking for stability, as the stock has seen both highs and lows within the past year.

XYL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Xylem is $151.57, with a high forecast of $175.00 and a low forecast of $125.00.

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xylem in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" XYL shares.

According to analysts, Xylem's stock has a predicted upside of 5.68% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Xylem's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Xylem has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James Financial, Stifel Nicolaus, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Xylem less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Xylem is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how XYL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:XYL) was last updated on 8/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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