Xylem (XYL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Xylem has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , Citigroup , CLSA , Jefferies Financial Group , Mizuho , Robert W. Baird , Royal Bank Of Canada , Stifel Nicolaus , UBS Group , and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
9

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for XYL.

Consensus Price Target

$154.00
27.95% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Xylem, the average price target is $154.00. 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 27.95% from the current price of $120.36.

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 8/10/25 to 8/10/26	1 Month Ago 7/11/25 to 7/11/26	3 Months Ago 5/12/25 to 5/12/26	1 Year Ago 8/10/24 to 8/10/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 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	$154.00	$153.54	$152.77	$151.57
Forecasted Upside	27.95% Upside	26.62% Upside	36.95% Upside	6.21% 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	Industrials Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.60	2.29	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	27.95% Upside	310.99% Upside	11.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very 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
8/5/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
7/30/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Joshua Spector 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$129.00 ➝ $135.00	+15.66%
7/29/2026	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	Brett Linzey 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$124.00 ➝ $130.00	+5.28%
7/29/2026	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	Boost Target	Buy	$157.00 ➝ $160.00	+29.57%
7/29/2026	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	Reiterated Rating	Buy
7/29/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	William Grippin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$154.00 ➝ $159.00	+27.33%
7/29/2026	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	Boost Target	Outperform	$159.00 ➝ $164.00	+33.66%
7/29/2026	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	Boost Target	Outperform	$163.00 ➝ $165.00	+32.13%
6/25/2026	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	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	+24.94%
6/25/2026	CLSA Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
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4/29/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bryan Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $158.00	+35.91%
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%
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%
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 Tuesday, August 4, 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. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46, exceeding expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
The company has a solid net margin of 11.15%, suggesting efficient management of expenses relative to revenue, which can lead to higher profitability.
With a return on equity of 11.77%, Xylem Inc. demonstrates effective use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, making it an attractive option for investors seeking returns.
The current stock price is around $160, reflecting a stable valuation in the market, which may appeal to investors looking for reliable investments.
Xylem Inc. has set its fiscal year 2026 guidance for EPS between 5.550 and 5.700, indicating confidence in future earnings growth and providing a positive outlook for investors.

Xylem
Bear Case

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

The company's dividend yield is currently around 1.5%, which may be considered low for income-focused investors seeking higher returns from dividends.
Xylem Inc. has a payout ratio of approximately 40.95%, indicating that a significant portion of earnings is distributed as dividends, which could limit funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Despite recent revenue growth, the year-over-year increase of only 1.5% may raise concerns about the company's ability to sustain robust growth in a competitive market.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with some suggesting caution, which could indicate uncertainty about the company's future performance.
Recent insider selling activity may signal a lack of confidence among executives regarding the company's short-term prospects, which could be a red flag for potential investors.

XYL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Xylem is $154.00, with a high forecast of $170.00 and a low forecast of $130.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xylem in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 9 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 27.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Xylem has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, CLSA, Jefferies Financial Group, Mizuho, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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

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Xylem (XYL) Stock Forecast & Price Target