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 September 2026 at $107.56, down 2.32% for the month and −24.35% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, XYL is −21.02%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −12.62% versus its 200-day moving average ($123.10), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, XYL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −59.04%, with a relative strength index reading of 65.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Xylem Inc. ended September 2026 at $107.56, posting a monthly return of −2.32%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.62%.
The current quarter stands at −9.01% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −12.62% versus the 200-day moving average ($123.10).
Year-to-date, XYL is −21.02% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −32.71%. The stock is currently −30.28% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.90%.
| Period | XYL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.04% | −0.12% | +0.08% |
| 1 Week | +0.56% | −0.34% | +0.90% |
| 1 Month | −2.32% | −0.70% | −1.62% |
| 3 Months | −3.46% | +2.80% | −6.26% |
| 6 Months | −11.66% | +13.85% | −25.51% |
| YTD | −21.02% | +11.70% | −32.71% |
| 12 Months | −24.35% | +15.01% | −39.36% |
| 3 Years | +12.65% | +71.69% | −59.04% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +12.99% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +12.39% |
| #3 | Jul 2025 | +11.80% |
| #4 | Dec 2023 | +8.78% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +7.91% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2023 | −12.08% |
| #2 | Oct 2024 | −9.81% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −8.73% |
| #4 | Dec 2024 | −8.47% |
| #5 | Aug 2023 | −8.17% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +8.29% |
| Q3 2025 | +14.02% |
| Q4 2025 | −7.67% |
| Q1 2026 | −12.25% |
| Q2 2026 | −1.08% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −9.01% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +3.43% |
| 2024 | +1.45% |
| 2025 | +17.38% |
| 2026 | −21.02% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $154.27 (2025-10-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $105.29 (2026-05-20) |
| Current Price | $107.56 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $123.10 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −12.62% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.90% (2026-09-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −30.28% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 65.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −59.04% |
| RS Peak | 127.8 (May 2024) |
| RS Trough | 63.8 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was XYL's return for this report period?
XYL returned −2.32% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has XYL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD XYL: −21.02% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is XYL's 12-month return?
−24.35% over the trailing 12 months.
Is XYL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −12.62% versus 200DMA ($123.10).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.90% on 2026-09-04.