Xylem (XYL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Xylem - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
7

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, 7 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for XYL.

Consensus Price Target

$152.77
31.22% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xylem, the average price target is $152.77. The highest price target for XYL is $170.00, while the lowest price target for XYL is $130.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.22% from the current price of $116.42.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Month Ago 4/6/25 to 4/6/26	3 Months Ago 2/5/25 to 2/5/26	1 Year Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$152.77	$155.54	$165.80	$146.88
Forecasted Upside	31.22% Upside	25.62% Upside	19.02% Upside	21.81% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Xylem Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Xylem	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	1.98	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Reduce	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	31.22% Upside	306.48% Upside	14.74% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent XYL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
4/29/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Joshua Spector 5 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$132.00 ➝ $133.00	+14.40%
4/29/2026	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars	Bryan Blair 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $158.00	+35.91%
4/29/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	William Grippin Not Rated	Lower Target	Overweight	$156.00 ➝ $154.00	+30.65%
4/29/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$174.00 ➝ $168.00	+46.90%
4/29/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nathan Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$163.00 ➝ $159.00	+34.89%
4/16/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Strouse Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$170.00 ➝ $160.00	+27.80%
4/6/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
3/31/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Volkmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$140.00 ➝ $130.00	+10.23%
2/23/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Giordano Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold
2/11/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$158.00	+24.59%
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2/11/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brett Linzey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$138.00	+7.69%
2/11/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Halloran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$161.00	+24.64%
2/11/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Deane Dray Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$176.00 ➝ $162.00	+28.53%
1/26/2026	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Drab Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform
11/18/2025	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/29/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$170.00	+10.94%
5/15/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bobby Zolper Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
12/12/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brad Hewitt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Peer 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 Sunday, May 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Xylem pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Xylem
Bull Case

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

Xylem Inc. has recently reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates robust financial health and operational efficiency.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $30 billion, suggesting a stable position in the market and potential for growth.
With a recent increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.43, Xylem Inc. demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The current stock price is around $150, which is within a range that analysts believe reflects its growth potential, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from investment analysts.
Xylem Inc. has authorized a significant share buyback program, indicating that the board believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.

Xylem
Bear Case

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

Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "hold," may signal concerns about the stock's future performance and growth prospects.
The company's P/E ratio of 31.49 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value investors looking for bargains.
Despite a strong market position, Xylem Inc. faces increasing competition in the water technology sector, which could impact its market share and profitability.
Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, which can lead to volatility if large shareholders decide to sell their positions.
The company's beta of 1.18 indicates that its stock price is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability.

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 $152.77, with a high forecast of $170.00 and a low forecast of $130.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xylem in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" XYL shares.
: According to analysts, Xylem's stock has a predicted upside of 31.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Xylem's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Xylem has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, 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.

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Xylem (XYL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Xylem - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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XYL Analyst Recommendations By Month

XYL Price Targets by Month

Xylem Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Xylem Stock? XYL Pros and Cons Explained

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Bull Case

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Bear Case

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Xylem (XYL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Xylem - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

XYL Analyst Ratings Over Time

XYL Analyst Recommendations By Month

XYL Price Targets by Month

Xylem Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Xylem Stock? XYL Pros and Cons Explained

Xylem Bull Case

Xylem Bear Case

XYL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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