11 Best Water Management Stocks to Buy

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1. Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL)

On February 13, 2026, UBS analyst Joshua Spector reduced the price objective for Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) from $168 to $155. The analyst kept a Buy recommendation on the stock.

Separately, on February 10, 2026, Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) released fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly orders totaling $2.4 billion, up 9% reported and 7% organically. The corporation reported $2.4 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, a growth of 6% reported and 4% organic, while earning $1.37 per share and an adjusted EPS of $1.42, a 20% increase. Net income was $335 million, yielding a 14.0% net income margin. Adjusted EBITDA margin rose by 220 basis points to 23.2%.

Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) reported $9.0 billion in revenue for the fiscal year 2025, up 6%, with EPS of $3.92 and adjusted EPS of $5.08, up 19%.

The board declared a $0.43 per share Q1 dividend, payable on March 24, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 24, 2026. The company expects revenue of $9.1-$9.2 billion in 2026, with adjusted earnings per share of $5.35-$5.60.

Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) designs, manufactures, and installs engineered technology for the water industry. It operates in three business segments: water infrastructure, applied water, and measurement and control solutions.

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