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Tax on undistributed foreign earnings

Xylem Tax on undistributed foreign earnings remained flat by 0.0% to 0.3% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.0%, from 0.3% to 0.3%. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026

How to read this metric

Changes reflect shifts in the company's global cash management strategy and the tax implications of holding cash offshore.

Detailed definition

This represents the tax provision or benefit related to undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are intended...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for multinational firms managing global liquidity and tax efficiency.

Metric ID: other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_repatriat_7a23c1

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value0%1%1.1%
YoY Change+10.0%
Range0%1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+10.0%
Median YoY Growth+10.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xylem's tax on undistributed foreign earnings?
Xylem (XYL) reported tax on undistributed foreign earnings of 0.3% in Q4 2025.
How has Xylem's tax on undistributed foreign earnings changed year-over-year?
Xylem's tax on undistributed foreign earnings increased by 10.0% year-over-year, from 0.3% to 0.3%.
What does tax on undistributed foreign earnings mean?
The tax impact associated with profits earned abroad that have not yet been sent back to the home country.