Xylem Inc. (XYL)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Xylem Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Xylem Inc. (XYL) has returned -11.95% so far this year and 1.26% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, XYL has posted an annualized return of 12.59%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 13, 2011, XYL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Oct 2013 with a return of +24.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -17.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, XYL closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 29, 2013 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Feb 3, 2022 at -12.0%.

Xylem Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.13%, beta of 1.04, and R² of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 14, 2011.

• This stock captured 115.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 114.53% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.45 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

XYL ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xylem Inc. (XYL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Xylem Inc. provided a 1.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.63 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Xylem Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Xylem Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Xylem Inc. was 46.69%, occurring on Jun 17, 2022. Recovery took 470 trading sessions.

The current Xylem Inc. drawdown is 21.38%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Xylem Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Xylem Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.