Xylem
Xylem is a leading global water technology provider that designs and manufactures engineered solutions for the entire water cycle. The company addresses critical challenges related to water scarcity, resilience, and quality through a portfolio of products for water transport, treatment, and smart measurement. Its value proposition centers on improving water affordability and infrastructure efficiency for utility, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Water Infrastructure
primaryFocuses on the processes that collect water from a source, treat it, and distribute it to users, as well as the treatment and return of wastewater to the environment. It primarily serves the utility and industrial end markets.
Flygt, Ionpure, Leopold, Neptune Benson, Sanitare, Wallace & Tiernan, Wedeco
Public water utilities, Private water utilities, Industrial facilities
Applied Water
majorProvides water use solutions for building services and industrial applications, including residential and commercial property management. It emphasizes energy efficiency and digitalization for heating, cooling, and water delivery.
Bell & Gossett, Flojet, Goulds Water Technology, Jabsco, Lowara, Rule
Residential consumers, Commercial property managers, Agricultural customers, Original equipment manufacturers
Measurement and Control Solutions
majorDevelops advanced technology for the intelligent use and optimization of water and energy resources. This includes smart metering, network communications, and analytical instrumentation for water quality monitoring.
Ebro, Sensus, Sentec, Smith Blair, WTW, YSI, Xylem Vue, FlexNet
Water utilities, Electric utilities, Gas utilities, Government programs
Water Solutions and Services
majorOffers tailored services including on-demand and outsourced water treatment, specialty dewatering, and emergency response. It provides both equipment rental and full-scale operations and maintenance outsourcing.
Godwin, Grindex, Mar Cor
Life sciences companies, Microelectronics manufacturers, Food and beverage processors, Construction firms
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Competitive Position
A global leader in the fragmented water technology market with a massive installed base and a unique portfolio spanning the entire water cycle.
Geographies
United States, Western Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, Africa
Customer Segments
Municipal Utilities, Industrial Enterprises, Commercial Real Estate, Residential
Upstream Dependencies
Motor manufacturers, Semiconductor suppliers, Steel and copper commodity markets, Electronic component fabricators, Foundries and casting providers
Downstream Customers
Municipal water and wastewater utilities, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms, Industrial manufacturers, Agricultural operations, Commercial building owners
Competitors & Partners
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Partners
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Subsidiaries
Evoqua Water Technologies
Major water treatment acquisition integrated into Xylem's operations
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Smart metering and communications technology unit
Xylem FAQ
Common questions about Xylem
Xylem is a leading global water technology provider that designs and manufactures engineered solutions for the entire water cycle. The company addresses critical challenges related to water scarcity, resilience, and quality through a portfolio of products for water transport, treatment, and smart measurement. Its value proposition centers on improving water affordability and infrastructure efficiency for utility, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
Xylem (XYL) has a market capitalization of $25.7B and trades on NYSE.
Xylem generated $9.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $981.0M, representing a net margin of 10.8%. Gross margin stands at 38.6%, with free cash flow of $966.0M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Xylem's key competitors include Veralto Corporation, Hubbell Incorporated, Pentair, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Xylem has approximately 23,000 employees.