XYL
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Xylem Inc. (XYL) closed at $142.12 as of 2026-02-02, trading 24.2% above its 200-week moving average of $114.47. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 20.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 699 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 $34.6 billion, XYL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.8%. Return on equity stands at 8.6%. The stock trades at 3.1x book value.
Share count has increased 34.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 13.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in XYL would have grown to $672, compared to $608 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.2% vs 14.3% for the index — confirming XYL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 41.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
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 +47.0% after 12 months (median +48.0%), compared to +28.0% 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% | +572.2% |
| Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | 5 | 6.1% | +40.6% | +560.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 7.9% | +75.9% | +154.1% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 3 | 11.7% | +91.9% | +141.5% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 4 | 4.7% | +86.3% | +136.2% |
| Feb 2022 | Jul 2022 | 21 | 16.5% | +23.5% | +74.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 2.9% | +5.5% | +69.1% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 8 | 8.1% | +34.6% | +53.2% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 2 | 4.7% | N/A | +37.1% |
| Average | 6 | — | +46.4% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02