Xylem reports earnings amid market volatility and project delays in water sector

9 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 27

Xylem is expected to post Q1 earnings of $1.08 per share on $2.1 billion revenue, with shares down 10% year-to-date and trading near $123.
Analysts remain generally positive on Xylem despite sluggish utility orders and recent sector weakness, with price targets ranging from $156 to $161 and expectations for improved growth in 2027.
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