XYL monthly performance report

View XYL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

XYL monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Xylem Inc. (XYL) closed November 2026 at $94.18, up 1.93% for the month and −36.05% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, XYL is −30.84%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −18.27% versus its 200-day moving average ($115.23), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, XYL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −75.77%, with a relative strength index reading of 55.8.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.

Xylem Inc. ended November 2026 at $94.18, posting a monthly return of +1.93%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.11%.

The current quarter stands at −7.00% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −18.27% versus the 200-day moving average ($115.23).

Year-to-date, XYL is −30.84% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −41.47%. The stock is currently −38.04% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.31%.

XYL trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodXYLS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+0.16%−0.36%+0.52%
1 Week−3.73%+2.59%−6.33%
1 Month+1.93%−0.18%+2.11%
3 Months−19.83%−2.37%−17.46%
6 Months−13.94%+0.83%−14.77%
YTD−30.84%+10.62%−41.47%
12 Months−36.05%+12.25%−48.30%
3 Years−4.40%+71.37%−75.77%
XYL best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Feb 2024+12.99%
#2Nov 2023+12.39%
#3Jul 2025+11.80%
#4Dec 2023+8.78%
#5Jun 2026+7.91%
XYL worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Sep 2023−12.08%
#2Oct 2024−9.81%
#3Oct 2026−8.76%
#4Mar 2025−8.73%
#5Dec 2024−8.47%
XYL quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+14.02%
Q4 2025−7.67%
Q1 2026−12.25%
Q2 2026−1.08%
Q3 2026−14.33%
Q4 2026 (QTD)−7.00%
XYL calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+3.43%
2024+1.45%
2025+17.38%
2026−30.84%
XYL drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$151.99 (2025-11-12)
52-Week Low$87.40 (2026-10-28)
Current Price$94.18
200-Day Moving Average$115.23
Price vs 200DMA−18.27%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−42.31% (2026-10-28)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−38.04%
XYL relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)55.8
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−75.77%
RS Peak122.9 (May 2024)
RS Trough51 (Oct 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was XYL's return for this report period?

XYL returned +1.93% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has XYL outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD XYL: −30.84% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is XYL's 12-month return?

−36.05% over the trailing 12 months.

Is XYL above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −18.27% versus 200DMA ($115.23).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−42.31% on 2026-10-28.