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Operating Margin Drivers
Xylem Inc. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24
Xylem's Q2 2026 operating margins improved significantly, contributing to the increase in adjusted EPS guidance. Water Infrastructure was specifically identified as an area of margin expansion. The reported drivers included strong operational execution, industrial vertical demand, data center demand, and disciplined portfolio reshaping. Analysts also questioned the sustainability of Applied Water growth and the outlook for Measurement and Control Solutions as potential factors affecting future margin performance.