About Xylem Inc. (XYL)
Xylem Inc. is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.
XYL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $92.40
- Market Cap
- $21.19B
- 52-Week High
- $152.44
- 52-Week Low
- $87.40
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
$1,000 Invested in Xylem Inc. (XYL)
How much would $1,000 invested in XYL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in XYL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Xylem Inc. (XYL) in 2025 would be worth $618 as of November 2026, representing a -38.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in XYL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Xylem Inc. (XYL) in 2023 would be worth $1,081 as of November 2026, representing a +8.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in XYL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Xylem Inc. (XYL) in 2021 would be worth $762 as of November 2026, representing a -23.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in XYL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Xylem Inc. (XYL) in 2016 would be worth $2,139 as of November 2026, representing a +113.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in XYL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Xylem Inc. (XYL) at IPO would be worth $4,658 as of November 2026, representing a +365.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 15+ years (180 months), Xylem Inc. (XYL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.04% with a median return of +1.18%. The stock had 102 positive months (57%) and 78 negative months (43%). The best month in XYL's history was October 2013 with a +24.0% return, while the worst was October 2018 at -17.6%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.6%), and January the weakest (-0.8%).
XYL's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2017 with a cumulative return of +34.4%, and the worst was 2022 at -0.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 15 years of trading history, Xylem Inc. (XYL) has delivered an average annual return of +11.98% with a median return of +11.57%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.34%. The stock posted gains in 11 years (73%) and losses in 4 years (27%).
XYL's best year was 2017 with a +39.50% gain, while the worst was 2026 at -31.39%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. XYL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 8 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -31.39% | $134.68 | $92.40 |
| 2025 | +18.78% | $113.38 | $134.68 |
| 2024 | +2.57% | $110.54 | $113.38 |
| 2023 | +4.77% | $105.51 | $110.54 |
| 2022 | -6.60% | $112.96 | $105.51 |
| 2021 | +18.94% | $94.98 | $112.96 |
| 2020 | +30.90% | $72.56 | $94.98 |
| 2019 | +19.59% | $60.67 | $72.56 |
| 2018 | -1.01% | $61.29 | $60.67 |
| 2017 | +39.50% | $43.93 | $61.29 |
| 2016 | +37.60% | $31.93 | $43.93 |
| 2015 | -2.58% | $32.77 | $31.93 |
| 2014 | +11.57% | $29.38 | $32.77 |
| 2013 | +29.86% | $22.62 | $29.38 |
| 2012 | +7.19% | $21.11 | $22.62 |
Frequently Asked Questions: XYL
What sector is XYL in? ▼
XYL operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
How has XYL performed historically? ▼
Over 15 years of trading history, XYL has posted gains in 11 years (73% of the time). The best year was 2017 with a +39.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in XYL? ▼
You can invest in XYL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold XYL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026