Xylem Inc. (XYL)

Sector: Industrials|Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery|Market Cap: $28.41B|Employees: 23K


Xylem is a leading global water technology company that designs, manufactures, and services engineered products and solutions for critical applications in the water sector. The company's offerings address customer needs across the water cycle, from drinking water delivery to wastewater treatment. Xylem holds differentiated market positions in core areas such as transport, treatment, and smart metering, serving a diverse customer base across approximately 150 countries.

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Financial Performance

Q1 2025 revenue increased by 1.8% YoY to $2,069 million, driven by organic growth of 3.3% and $5 million from acquisitions and divestitures. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact of $26 million. This shows a balanced approach to growth.

Gross margin increased by 10 basis points YoY to 37.1%. This was driven by productivity savings and price realization, offsetting unfavorable operational impacts like inflation and mix. This indicates effective cost management and pricing strategies.

SG&A expenses decreased by $14 million YoY to $460 million, or 22.2% of revenue. This was driven by productivity savings and favorable foreign currency exchange, indicating improved operational efficiency.

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