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Xylem Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Announces Strategic Actions to Accelerate Growth
Xylem reported third-quarter 2026 orders of $2.3 billion, up 7% reported and 10% organically, and revenue of $2.2 billion, down 3% reported and flat organically. Earnings per share were $1.25, up 34%, or $1.44 adjusted, up 5%. It plans to divest two businesses and move from four segments to three in 2027.
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What happened
Xylem reported higher orders and adjusted earnings, but flat organic revenue. It cut its full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted earnings outlook. It also plans to sell two businesses and reorganize from four segments to three in 2027.
Global impact / market context
Orders and profit per sale rose, but flat organic revenue and a lower full-year outlook suggest customers are spending cautiously. Planned divestitures and a segment realignment mean the company's structure is changing.
What to watch
- Whether organic orders stay up 10% in coming quarters, because orders signal future demand.
- How affordability and project timing affect revenue, because the company cited these for lower full-year guidance.
- Progress on the planned divestitures and the 2027 move to three segments, because these change the company's structure.
Affected assets
- Xylem Inc.
Evidence
- Infoway News — XYL: Orders and adjusted margins strengthened, while FY guidance fell and portfolio changes advanced
- Infoway News — XYL: Organic orders rose 10%, while affordability and project timing drove lower FY revenue guidance
- Infoway News — Xylem Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Announces Strategic Actions to Accelerate Growth
- Incident timeline — XYL: Orders and adjusted margins strengthened, while FY guidance fell and portfolio changes advanced
- Incident timeline — XYL: Organic orders rose 10%, while affordability and project timing drove lower FY revenue guidance
- Incident timeline — Xylem Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Announces Strategic Actions to Accelerate Growth