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Warranty expense
Xylem Warranty expense remained flat by 0.0% to $9.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.3%, from $9.00M to $9.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Warranty expense shows an upward trend with a 9.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal declining product quality or higher-than-expected failure rates, while a decrease suggests improved manufacturing reliability.
Detailed definition
The total cost recognized in the income statement related to product warranties provided to customers. This includes the...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for manufacturing and technology companies with hardware sales.
Metric ID:
other_product_warranty_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $27.00M | $24.00M | $29.00M | $36.00M | $39.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -11.1% | +20.8% | +24.1% | +8.3% |
Range$24.00M – $39.00M
CAGR+9.6%
Avg YoY Growth+10.5%
Median YoY Growth+14.6%
Current Streak3 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Xylem's warranty expense?
- Xylem (XYL) reported warranty expense of $9.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has Xylem's warranty expense changed year-over-year?
- Xylem's warranty expense increased by 8.3% year-over-year, from $9.00M to $9.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Xylem's warranty expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Xylem's warranty expense has grown at a 9.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $27.00M to $39.00M.
- What does warranty expense mean?
- The total cost recorded for honoring product warranties during the period.