Jefferies Rates Xylem (XYL) buy, $140 Price Target

Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann raised XYL's rating to 'buy' with a new price target, a 24.96% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 25, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT · Updated Jun 26, 2026, 2:01 AM EDT

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Jefferies rated Xylem Inc. ($XYL) "buy" with a $140 price target on June 25, 2026.

Since the rating, $XYL is up 0.9% after 1 week, up 2.7% after 1 month and down 10.7% to date (from the $116.56 close on Jun 25, 2026).

XYL Xylem Inc.

$104.05 -23.27% year to date

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Key Points

Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann upgraded XYL to a buy on June 25, 2026, with a price target of $140.
Jefferies's $140 price target implies 24.96% upside from Xylem Inc.'s ($XYL) current $112.04 share price.
Shares of XYL traded at $112.04 on Thursday, reflecting the new positive sentiment.
Recent insider buying included several executives purchasing shares at $116.88 each on May 14, 2026.

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Jefferies has upgraded its rating on XYL, raising it to a 'buy' with a price target of $140. This upgrade was made by analyst Stephen Volkmann on June 25, 2026. The stock was trading at $112.04 on Thursday.

Analyst rating track record

Jefferies vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +36.40% hypothetical

All-time return +109.27% S&P 500 +25.76%

vs. S&P 500 +83.51% ahead of the index

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Other Institutional Activity in XYL

BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in XYL by 475,371 shares, bringing its total to 25,653,817 shares valued at about $3.07 billion, a 1.9% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 15,816,928 shares worth approximately $1.89 billion. Similarly, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC initiated a stake with 12,771,229 shares valued at $1.53 billion. State Street Corp slightly reduced its position by 59,730 shares, holding 11,173,697 shares valued at $1.34 billion, marking a 0.5% decrease. Geode Capital Management, LLC added 52,225 shares, ending with 6,409,503 shares worth about $762.97 million.

Xylem Inc. Stock Up 4.2%

Shares of XYL traded near $112.04 on Thursday. The stock has seen activity from prominent institutional investors, reflecting varying levels of confidence. The recent analyst upgrade and institutional movements might influence future trading behavior.

12-month forecast

$XYL price target

Xylem Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $140 target. Not advice.

Insider Buying and Selling at Xylem Inc.

On May 14, 2026, several insiders, including Mark Morelli, Earl Ray Ellis, Uday Yadav, Jerome Peribere, Robert Friel, and Lisa Glatch, each purchased shares at an average price of $116.88. These transactions were not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Jefferies upgraded XYL to a 'buy' with a $140 price target. Meanwhile, UBS maintained a 'hold' rating with a $133 target on April 29, 2026. Citigroup, Oppenheimer, Barclays, and Stifel all maintained 'buy' ratings with targets ranging from $154 to $168 during the same period.

Bottom Line

Jefferies' upgrade of XYL to a 'buy' with a $140 price target suggests increased optimism about the company's prospects. With institutional investors also adjusting their positions, the stock has become a focal point for market watchers. Keep in mind, analyst ratings and institutional moves are based on past data and might not reflect future performance.