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Xylem (XYL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$118.22 +0.10 (+0.08%)
Closing price 07/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$118.00 -0.22 (-0.18%)
As of 07/2/2026 07:58 PM Eastern
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Xylem - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
8

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for XYL.

Consensus Price Target

$153.54
29.88% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xylem, the average price target is $153.54. The highest price target for XYL is $170.00, while the lowest price target for XYL is $133.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.88% from the current price of $118.22.
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.
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XYL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/5/25 to 7/5/26
1 Month Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
3 Months Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26
1 Year Ago
7/5/24 to 7/5/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$153.54$152.77$155.54$143.71
Forecasted Upside29.88% Upside39.08% Upside25.62% Upside8.64% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

XYL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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XYL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Xylem Stock vs. The Competition

TypeXylemBusiness Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.57
1.98
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyReduceModerate Buy
Predicted Upside29.88% Upside338.64% Upside13.30% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/25/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$130.00 ➝ $140.00+24.94%
6/25/2026
CLSA logo
CLSA
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold
5/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C+)Hold (C)
4/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$132.00 ➝ $133.00+14.40%
4/29/2026Lower TargetOutperform$160.00 ➝ $158.00+35.91%
4/29/2026Lower TargetOverweight$156.00 ➝ $154.00+30.65%
4/29/2026Lower TargetBuy$174.00 ➝ $168.00+46.90%
4/29/2026Lower TargetBuy$163.00 ➝ $159.00+34.89%
4/16/2026Lower TargetOverweight$170.00 ➝ $160.00+27.80%
2/23/2026Reiterated RatingHold
2/11/2026 Set Target$158.00+24.59%
2/11/2026Set Target$138.00+7.69%
2/11/2026Set Target$161.00+24.64%
2/11/2026Lower TargetOutperform$176.00 ➝ $162.00+28.53%
1/26/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform
11/18/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
10/29/2025 Set Target$170.00+10.94%
5/15/2025UpgradeHold
12/12/2024Reiterated RatingOutperformPeer Perform

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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 Wednesday, July 1, 2026. 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.:

  • Xylem Inc. reported earnings per share of $1.12 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 11.26%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • With a recent revenue of approximately $2.12 billion, Xylem Inc. demonstrated a year-over-year revenue increase of 2.7%, reflecting resilience and growth in its operations.
  • Xylem Inc. has initiated a share repurchase plan authorizing the buyback of $1.50 billion in shares, which can signal to investors that the company believes its stock is undervalued and can enhance shareholder value.
  • The current stock price is around $117, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in a stable industrial sector.

Xylem
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive earnings, the stock has seen price target reductions from several analysts, indicating potential concerns about future performance.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 42.79%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest profits into growth opportunities.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting that not all market participants are confident in its future performance.
  • Recent insider selling by the chief accounting officer could raise concerns about the company's internal confidence and future prospects.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Xylem Inc.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

XYL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Xylem is $153.54, with a high forecast of $170.00 and a low forecast of $133.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xylem in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" XYL shares.

According to analysts, Xylem's stock has a predicted upside of 29.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Xylem's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Xylem has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, CLSA, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oppenheimer, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Xylem more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Xylem is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Reduce. Learn more on how XYL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:XYL) was last updated on 7/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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