Xylem shares slide after cautious 2026 outlook (XYL:NYSE)

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-26T07:46:06+00:00

Xylem Inc. (XYL) shares fell after weaker-than-expected 2026 guidance, despite surpassing revenue and earnings estimates in the latest quarter, boosted by order growth and strong EBITDA margins. The cautious outlook led to negative investor reactions.

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2026-02-26 07:46:06

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Xylem Inc. (XYL) shares slid following the announcement of its 2026 full-year guidance, which missed Wall Street expectations for revenue, despite strong recent quarterly results. The company reported exceeding analyst estimates for revenue and adjusted earnings in its latest quarter, driven by order growth and record EBITDA margins due to productivity gains and pricing improvements. However, the cautious outlook for 2026 overshadowed these positive results, causing an immediate negative reaction from investors.

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