XYL Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how XYL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, XYL sees a -1.87% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.56% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.53%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
XYL Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
2.26B
6.52%
7.22%
Gross Margin
37.99%
6.44%
1.96%
Operating Margin
13.96%
15.09%
-1.41%
Net Margin
14.45%
15.05%
40.16%
EPS
1.34
21.82%
50.56%
No Data Available
XYL Earnings Analysis
Xylem Inc Corporation (XYL.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Record EPS Achievement: Xylem Inc. reported a record EPS of $1.18 for Q4 2024, exceeding expectations of $1.13 and marking a 19% increase over the prior year.
Revenue and EBITDA Growth: Full year revenue grew by 6%, reaching new benchmarks, while EBITDA margins expanded by 170 basis points, reflecting strong operational discipline across all segments.
Order Growth Analysis: Orders increased by 7% in Q4, with Water Infrastructure leading the way at 10% growth, indicating robust demand across all segments.
Free Cash Flow Increase: Year-to-date free cash flow rose by 29% compared to the previous year, demonstrating improved cash generation capabilities.
EPS Growth Projections: The company anticipates a full year EPS range of $4.50 to $4.70 for 2025, representing an 8% increase at the midpoint over the prior year, with expectations for double-digit EPS growth excluding foreign exchange impacts.
Negative
Backlog Decline in MCS: Total Measurement and Control Solutions (MCS) backlog decreased by 13% year-over-year, indicating a decline in demand for smart metering conversion.
EBITDA Margin Decline: EBITDA margin for MCS was 17.1%, which is 120 basis points lower than the prior year, primarily due to unfavorable mix and inflationary pressures.
Stagnant Revenue Performance: Revenue growth for Applied Water was essentially flat compared to the prior year, primarily driven by softness in emerging markets, indicating stagnation in this segment.
2025 Revenue Guidance Outlook: Full year revenue guidance for 2025 is projected to grow only 0% to 2%, which is below the long-term growth framework due to the impact of 80/20 actions.
Q1 Revenue Growth Outlook: First quarter revenue growth is expected to be in the 0% to 2% range, reflecting a lack of momentum entering the new year.
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XYL Earning Call Sentiment
Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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0.22%Positive
The earnings call shows strong financial performance with record high revenue, strong EBITDA margins, and increased free cash flow. The guidance is optimistic, with expectations of margin improvement and revenue growth. The Q&A section reveals management's confidence in overcoming challenges and achieving high margins, though some concerns about restructuring impacts remain. The strategic plan to simplify operations and increase stakes in joint ventures is promising. Overall, the positive financial metrics and optimistic outlook suggest a positive stock price movement over the next two weeks.
