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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 07, 2017 / Active-Investors free earnings report on Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL) has freshly been issued to its members, and you can also sign up to view this report at www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=XYL. The Company posted its financial results on October 31, 2017, for the third quarter fiscal 2017. The water technology company's revenue and adjusted EPS surpassed analysts' expectations. Register today and get free access to our complimentary member's area where many more reports are available:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, Xylem's revenue increased 33.2% to $1.20 billion from $897 million in Q3 FY16. The Company's revenue surpassed analysts' expectations of $1.18 billion.

During Q3 FY17, Xylem's gross profit increased 31.9% to $471 million from $357 million in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company's gross margin decreased 40 basis points to 39.4% of revenue from 39.8% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

For the reported quarter, the Company's adjusted EBITDA increased 7.5% to $230 million from $170 million in Q3 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company's adjusted EBITDA margin increased 20 basis points to 19.2% of revenue from 19% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, Xylem's operating income increased 39.4% to $152 million from $109 million in the same period last year. During Q3 FY17, the Company's operating margin increased 50 basis points to 12.7% of revenue from 12.2% of revenue in the same period last year. During Q3 FY17, the Company's adjusted operating margin decreased 50 basis points to 14.1% of revenue from 14.6% of revenue in the same period last year.

For the reported quarter, Xylem's net income increased 43.8% to $105 million on a y-o-y basis from $73 million in Q3 FY16. During Q3 FY17, the Company's diluted EPS increased 41.5% to $0.58 on a y-o-y basis from $0.41 in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, Xylem's adjusted net income increased 22.7% to $119 million on a y-o-y basis from $97 million in Q3 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company's adjusted diluted EPS increased 20.4% to $0.65 on a y-o-y basis from $0.54 in the same period last year. Adjusted diluted EPS surpassed analysts' expectations of $0.64.

Xylem's Segment Details

Water Infrastructure - During Q3 FY17, the Water Infrastructure segment's revenue increased 9% to $520 million from $478 million in the same period last year. The increase was due to stronger public utility demand across all end-markets and numerous treatment project deliveries. For the reported quarter, the segment's operating income increased 21.3% to $91 million from $75 million in the third quarter of 2016. For the reported quarter, the segment's adjusted operating margin increased 140 basis points to 18.1% of revenue from 16.7% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

Applied Water - During Q3 FY17, the Applied Water segment's revenue increased 3% to $354 million from $343 million in the same period last year. The increase was due to improved commercial end-market demand across the United States, China, and Europe. For the reported quarter, the segment's operating income increased 2% to $51 million from $50 million in the third quarter of 2016. For the reported quarter, the segment's adjusted operating margin increased 30 basis points to 15.8% of revenue from 15.5% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 06, 2017 - At Wednesday's closing bell, Xylem's stock marginally climbed 0.21%, ending the trading session at $67.98.

Volume traded for the day: 1.07 million shares, which was above the 3-month average volume of 840.84 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month ? up 2.16%; previous three-month period ? up 8.80%; past twelve-month period ? up 30.30%; and year-to-date ? up 37.28%

After yesterday's close, Xylem's market cap was at $12.21 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 39.64.

The stock has a dividend yield of 1.06%.

The stock is part of the Industrial Goods sector, categorized under the Diversified Machinery industry. This sector was up 0.1% at the end of the session.

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