Xylem Inc. (XYL) Delivers Record Results, Eyes Growth Ahead
Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) is one of the best manufacturing stocks to invest in now. On February 10, Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) reiterated the impact of its underlying transformation, as reflected by record full-year revenue, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted earnings per share. Likewise, the company expects resilient underlying demand as it continues to simplify its product portfolio to deliver essential technologies.
The remarks follow solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. Revenue in the quarter was up 6% to $2.4 billion, while orders increased 9% to $2.4 billion. Adjusted earnings per share in the quarter were up 20% to $1.42. Xylem posted record full-year revenue of $9 billion, up 6% year over year, as adjusted earnings per share increased 19% to $5.08.
“We achieved record full-year revenue, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted EPS, supported by broad-based demand across our largest end markets. Healthy organic revenue and orders growth gave us solid momentum coming into 2026,” said Matthew Pine, Xylem’s CEO.
For the full year 2026, Xylem management expects revenue to range between $9.1 billion and $9.2 billion, representing a 1% to 3% increase. The full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 22.9% and 23.3%.
Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) is a global water technology provider that designs, manufactures, and services equipment to move, treat, analyze, and monitor water. Serving public utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors in over 150 countries, they focus on smart, sustainable solutions for the entire water cycle, including pumps, smart meters, treatment systems, and data analytics.
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