• Barclays sets a price target of $172 for NYSE:XYL, indicating a potential increase of approximately 14.29%.
• Revenue for the quarter ending in September 2025 was $2.27 billion, a 7.8% increase year-over-year, surpassing Zacks Consensus Estimate.
• Earnings Per Share (EPS) reported at $1.37, exceeding consensus estimates and highlighting strong financial performance.

Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) is a leading global water technology company that provides innovative solutions for water and wastewater applications. The company operates in various segments, including water infrastructure, applied water, and measurement and control solutions. Xylem competes with other major players in the industry, such as Danaher Corporation and Pentair plc.

On October 29, 2025, William Grippin from Barclays set a price target of $172 for XYL. At the time, the stock was priced at $150.50, suggesting a potential increase of approximately 14.29%. This optimistic outlook aligns with Xylem's strong financial performance in the recent quarter.

Xylem reported a revenue of $2.27 billion for the quarter ending in September 2025, marking a 7.8% increase from the previous year. This figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.22 billion, resulting in a positive surprise of 1.98%. Such growth in revenue supports the positive sentiment around the stock.

The company's earnings per share (EPS) were reported at $1.37, up from $1.11 in the previous year. This exceeded the consensus EPS estimate of $1.24, delivering a surprise of 10.48%. The strong EPS performance further reinforces the potential for the stock to reach the target price set by Barclays.

Currently, XYL is priced at $150.50, reflecting an increase of $1.10 or 0.74%. The stock has fluctuated between $146.46 and $152.77 during the day, with $152.77 marking its highest price over the past year. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $36.63 billion, with a trading volume of 2,364,986 shares today.