Xylem Inc. (XYL) Stock Forecast
XYL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.14 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $145.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +39.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $1.47
- 52-week range
- $100.88 – $152.95
XYL analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
XYL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
XYL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.45 | $1.40 | $1.53 | $1.37 | +5.9% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.65 | $5.52 | $5.75 | $5.08 | +11.2% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.22 | $5.95 | $6.50 | $5.65 | +10.0% | 20 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
XYL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.28B | $2.25B | $2.31B | +0.4% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.19B | $9.13B | $9.23B | +1.7% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.61B | $9.42B | $9.88B | +4.6% | 18 |
XYL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
XYL revenue: reported and forecast
XYL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.46 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | −0.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.54 | $5.67 | $5.66 | $5.66 | $5.65 | +2.0% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.11 | $6.20 | $6.25 | $6.23 | $6.22 | +1.8% | 1 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
XYL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; XYL beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from XYL
21 analysts cover Xylem; their consensus rating is buy (4.14 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $145.00, 39.4% above the latest close of $104.05. Analysts expect earnings of $5.65 per share for 2026, +11.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.22 per share on revenue of $9.6 billion. Xylem beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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XYL forecast FAQ
What is Xylem's price target?
The average analyst price target for Xylem is $145.00, 39.4% above the latest close of $104.05.
Is Xylem a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Xylem, 10 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 7 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Xylem's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.65 per share for 2026 (range $5.52 to $5.75); for 2027 the estimate is $6.22.
What is Xylem's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $9.2 billion, growth of 1.7%; for 2027 it is $9.6 billion.
When does Xylem report earnings?
Xylem is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.47.
Does Xylem usually beat earnings estimates?
Xylem reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.