XYL
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Xylem Inc. (XYL) closed at $120.44 as of 2026-03-20, trading 4.3% above its 200-week moving average of $115.44. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 4.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.90 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 705 weeks of data, XYL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 6 weeks. Historically, investors who bought XYL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +46.4%.
With a market cap of $29.3 billion, XYL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at 8.4%. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
Share count has increased 35.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 13.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in XYL would have grown to $572, compared to $573 for the S&P 500. XYL has returned 13.7% annualized vs 13.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 32.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: XYL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After XYL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying XYL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +43.7% after 12 months (median +41.0%), compared to +26.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +45.5% vs +45.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment XYL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
XYL has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +46.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Nov 2012 | 8 | 6.3% | +13.2% | +471.6% |
| Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | 5 | 6.1% | +40.6% | +462.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 7.9% | +75.9% | +116.0% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 3 | 11.7% | +91.9% | +105.4% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 4 | 4.7% | +86.3% | +100.9% |
| Feb 2022 | Jul 2022 | 21 | 16.5% | +23.5% | +48.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 2.9% | +5.5% | +43.8% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 8 | 8.1% | +34.6% | +30.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 2 | 4.7% | N/A | +16.6% |
| Average | 6 | — | +46.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is XYL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Xylem Inc. (XYL) is currently 4.3% above its 200-week moving average of $115.44. It would need to fall to $115.44 to cross below the line.
What is XYL's 200-week moving average price?
Xylem Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $115.44 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when XYL drops below its 200-week moving average?
XYL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +46.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 6 weeks on average.
Is XYL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about XYL as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 34. Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Return on equity is 8.4%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does XYL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 13.6 years, $100 invested in XYL would have grown to $572, compared to $573 for the S&P 500. That's 13.7% annualized vs 13.7% for the index. XYL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does XYL pay a dividend?
Yes. Xylem Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 143.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20