Xylem cuts 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $5.40-$5.45 as Q3 revenue falls 3%
Xylem reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.2 billion, down 3% on a reported basis and flat organically, while reported earnings per share rose 34% to $1.25. The company lowered its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.40-$5.45 from $5.55-$5.70 and cut its revenue forecast to a 1% decline from a prior 2% gain, and it said it intends to divest Applied Water International and Specialty Flow Control and reorganize into three segments in 2027.
Key points
- Q3 2026 revenue was $2.2 billion, down 3% on a reported basis; adjusted EPS was $1.44, up 5%, and reported EPS was $1.25, up 34%
- Full-year 2026 revenue is now expected at about $8.95 billion, down 1% reported, versus prior guidance of up 2%
- Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was lowered to $5.40-$5.45 from $5.55-$5.70
- Executive Hayati Yarkadas will cease to be an executive officer on January 1, 2027 and will lead the planned divestitures, with a $1.2 million success incentive tied to their closing
The filing
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