XYL monthly performance report
Monthly XYL research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
XYL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Xylem Inc. (XYL) closed August 2026 at $122.25, up 4.51% for the month and −14.87% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, XYL is −10.23%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −4.70% versus its 200-day moving average ($128.29), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, XYL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −56.60%, with a relative strength index reading of 66.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Xylem Inc. ended August 2026 at $122.25, posting a monthly return of +4.51%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.47%.
The current quarter stands at −0.21% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.70% versus the 200-day moving average ($128.29).
Year-to-date, XYL is −10.23% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −23.11%. The stock is currently −20.76% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.47%.
| Period | XYL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.07% | −0.20% | +0.27% |
| 1 Week | −2.18% | +3.90% | −6.08% |
| 1 Month | +4.51% | +3.05% | +1.47% |
| 3 Months | +3.46% | +7.11% | −3.65% |
| 6 Months |