Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 16% on a reported basis and 6% organically in 2024, setting several new records for the company [30] - Net income margins expanded by 210 basis points, and EBITDA margins increased by 170 basis points [31] - Earnings per share increased by 31% [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company delivered cost synergies from the Evoqua integration faster than expected, contributing to strong financial performance [31] - Focused resources on technologies that deliver the most value to customers and shareholders, including a majority stake in the XilinView platform with Adreco [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is positioned to address growing global water security needs as water scarcity and related natural disasters increase [32][33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is evolving to align its operating model with purpose and profitability, simplifying its structure and transforming its culture [28][29] - A long-range plan was outlined to create a step change in value creation, emphasizing a high-impact culture centered on leadership, accountability, and innovation [29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed full-year guidance based on the existing tariff scheme and outlined mitigation actions to manage costs [36] - The company is committed to helping customers and communities build a more water-secure world, reflecting a strong focus on sustainability and long-term growth [28][33] Other Important Information - The company ratified the appointment of Deloitte and Touche LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for 2025 with approximately 96.7% of votes in favor [24] - Shareholder proposal to lower the threshold for calling special meetings was voted against by approximately 54% of shareholders [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will tariffs have a big impact on profit margins and what is being done to minimize the impact? - Management stated that they reaffirmed full-year guidance based on the tariff scheme in effect and included a tariff schedule in their earnings deck, with mitigation actions around price and supply chain moves to fully mitigate costs [36]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong start to the year with revenue growth of 3% in Q1 2025, driven by operational discipline and productivity improvements [11][12] - EBITDA margin expanded by 120 basis points to 20.4%, contributing to a 14% increase in EPS to $1.30, surpassing guidance by $0.08 [11][12] - The ending backlog stood at $5.1 billion, with a book-to-bill ratio above one, indicating strong demand [10][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Measurement and Control Solutions (MCS), revenue grew by 6% year-over-year, although orders were down 8% due to tough comparisons in smart metering [12][13] - Water Infrastructure saw a 1% increase in orders and a 5% rise in revenue, with significant demand in treatment and transport, despite declines in China [13][14] - Applied Water reported a 3% increase in orders and a 1% rise in revenue, with strong performance in Building Solutions [14] - Water Solutions and Services experienced a 1% revenue growth, with a book-to-bill ratio well over one, although orders decreased by 5% due to a tough comparison from the previous year [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a significant decline in imports from China, which are now down considerably compared to previous years, and 75% of goods imported from Mexico are covered under the USMCA exemption [17][18] - The impact of tariffs is being managed through pricing and supply chain actions, with an estimated net increased cost from tariffs on Mexico of $30 million [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on simplifying its operating model and integrating Evoqua to enhance agility and customer focus, which has already shown productivity improvements [23][24] - There is a strong emphasis on M&A opportunities, particularly in advanced treatment and intelligent solutions, with a robust pipeline identified [25][26] - Sustainability leadership remains a priority, with the company exceeding its 2025 customer sustainability goals ahead of schedule [26][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage potential demand softening due to tariffs, with a strong start to the year providing a buffer [36][37] - The full-year guidance for revenue is reaffirmed at $8.7 billion to $8.8 billion, reflecting a 1% to 2% growth, while organic revenue growth remains at 3% to 4% [19][20] - The company anticipates a flat to slightly improved EBITDA margin in Q2, driven by pricing realization and productivity gains [20][21] Other Important Information - The company is actively optimizing its portfolio and has completed a divestiture in Q1, with plans for further strategic divestitures [59] - The organizational restructuring is on track, with a focus on enhancing decision-making speed and accountability across divisions [72][74] Q&A Session Summary Question: Did the company benefit from customers prepositioning inventory ahead of tariffs? - Management indicated that there was no significant increase in orders to get ahead of tariffs, although a small impact was noted in applied water [32][33] Question: What are the assumptions regarding price increases and demand? - Management anticipates some demand decline in the second half of the year but feels confident in managing any impacts due to strong Q1 performance and favorable FX [35][36] Question: How is the company managing pricing in relation to tariffs? - The company is implementing a mix of surcharges and price increases, with actions taken in Q1 and early Q2, and is prepared to adjust based on evolving tariff situations [44][46] Question: What is the outlook for M&A activity in the current market? - Management remains active in pursuing M&A opportunities, with a focus on high-quality targets that align with strategic priorities [57][59] Question: How does the company view the impact of tariffs on its competitive position? - Management believes the company is in a strong competitive position, with a diversified portfolio that helps mitigate tariff impacts [70] Question: Can you provide an update on the organizational realignment? - The restructuring is progressing well, with improvements in decision-making speed and customer focus already being observed [72][74]

Core Insights - Xylem Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.03 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents, marking a 14% year-over-year increase [1] - Revenues for the quarter reached $2.07 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.04 billion, with a 2% year-over-year growth driven by strong order growth across segments [1] - Orders totaled $2.16 billion, reflecting a 4% decrease year-over-year on a reported basis and a 2% decline on an organic basis [2] Segment Performance - Water Infrastructure segment revenues were $581 million, up 1% year-over-year, with organic sales increasing by 5% due to strong demand for water transportation and treatment solutions [2] - Applied Water segment generated revenues of $435 million, remaining flat year-over-year, with organic sales up 1% driven by the building solutions market [3] - Measurement & Control Solutions segment revenues totaled $490 million, a 6% year-over-year increase, with organic sales also up 6% due to energy metering demand [4] - Water Solutions and Services segment revenues were $563 million, flat year-over-year, with organic sales increasing by 1% supported by service offerings [4] Financial Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $423 million, an 8.2% increase from the previous year, with the margin improving to 20.4% from 19.2% [5] - Adjusted operating income rose to $325 million, up 10.5% year-over-year, with the adjusted operating margin increasing to 15.7% from 14.5% [5] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were $1.06 billion, down from $1.12 billion at the end of December 2024, while long-term debt slightly decreased to $1.97 billion [6] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Net cash generated from operating activities was $33 million, down from $89 million in the prior year, with capital expenditure at $71 million, a 4.1% decrease [7] - Xylem paid dividends of $98 million in the first quarter, an 11.4% increase year-over-year, and repurchased shares worth $12.9 million [8] 2025 Guidance - Xylem expects revenues for 2025 to be in the range of $8.7-$8.8 billion, indicating a 1-2% increase from the prior year on a reported basis and 3-4% on an organic basis [10] - Adjusted EBITDA margin is projected to be approximately 21.3-21.8%, reflecting an expansion of 70-120 basis points from the previous year [10] - Adjusted earnings are forecasted to be between $4.50 and $4.70 per share, up from $4.27 per share in 2024 [10]

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Core Insights - Xylem reported $2.07 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, a year-over-year increase of 1.8% and an EPS of $1.03 compared to $0.90 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates for both revenue and EPS [1] - The company delivered a revenue surprise of +1.26% and an EPS surprise of +8.42% compared to analyst expectations [1] Revenue Breakdown - Measurement & Control Solutions generated $490 million, exceeding the average estimate of $466.09 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +6.1% [4] - Applied Water revenue was $435 million, slightly below the average estimate of $428.62 million, showing a year-over-year decrease of -0.2% [4] - Water Infrastructure revenue reached $581 million, surpassing the average estimate of $575.20 million, with a year-over-year increase of +1.2% [4] - Water Solutions and Services reported $563 million, slightly below the estimated $564.67 million [4] Stock Performance - Xylem's shares have returned -3% over the past month, compared to a -0.8% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Viewpoint - Xylem reported quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.95 per share, and showing an increase from $0.90 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of 8.42% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $2.07 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.26% and showing a year-over-year increase from $2.03 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Xylem has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and has also topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Xylem shares have experienced a slight decline of about 0.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 6% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the trends in earnings estimate revisions [3][4] Earnings Estimates - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.14 on revenues of $2.21 billion, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $4.64 on revenues of $8.75 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Xylem is currently mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Waste Removal Services industry, to which Xylem belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 23% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Xylem's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as research indicates that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong start to Q1 2025, with revenue growth of 3% driven by operational discipline and a 120 basis points EBITDA margin expansion, resulting in a 14% increase in EPS compared to the prior year [6][11][12] - Ending backlog stood at $5.1 billion, with a book-to-bill ratio above one, indicating solid demand [10][11] - Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio is at 0.5 times, reflecting a strong balance sheet [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Measurement and Control Solutions (MCS)**: Revenue grew by 6%, driven by energy growth, although orders were down 8% due to tough comparisons in smart metering [12][13] - **Water Infrastructure**: Orders increased by 1%, with revenue up 5% driven by strong demand in treatment and transport, despite declines in China [13][14] - **Applied Water**: Orders rose by 3%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth, with revenues up 1% primarily due to strength in Building Solutions [14] - **Water Solutions and Services**: Orders decreased by 5% due to a tough comparison from a large order last year, but revenue grew by 1% [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a significant decline in imports from China, with a net increased cost from tariffs on Mexico estimated at $30 million [17][18] - The impact of tariffs is being managed through pricing and supply chain actions, with expectations to offset costs with incremental pricing [16][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on simplifying its operating model, integrating Evoqua, and optimizing its portfolio for long-term growth [23][24] - There is an emphasis on maintaining a high-impact culture and driving productivity through simplification efforts, which have already shown positive results in margin expansion [24][25] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities to complement its core capabilities, particularly in advanced treatment and intelligent solutions [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage potential demand softening due to tariffs, with a strong start to the year providing a buffer [9][22] - The outlook for Q2 and full year 2025 remains positive, with reaffirmed guidance for revenue and EPS despite potential market volatility [19][20] Other Important Information - The company has exceeded its 2025 customer sustainability goals ahead of schedule and is committed to sustainability leadership [26][27] - The annual sustainability report is set to be released, highlighting the company's impact on customers and communities [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Did the company benefit from customers prepositioning inventory? - Management indicated that there was no significant increase in orders to get ahead of tariffs, with only a small impact noted in applied water [32][33] Question: What are the assumptions regarding price increases and demand? - Management anticipates some demand decline in the second half of the year but feels confident in managing any impacts due to strong Q1 performance and favorable FX [34][35] Question: How is the company managing pricing in relation to tariffs? - The company is implementing a mix of surcharges and price increases, with actions taken in Q1 and early Q2 [44][45] Question: What is the outlook for M&A activity? - The company remains active in pursuing M&A opportunities, with a robust pipeline and a focus on strategic fit and financial hurdles [56][59] Question: How does the Water Solutions and Services segment perform? - This segment is considered lumpy, with significant backlog growth year-over-year, indicating strong fundamentals despite recent performance [61][63]

Exhibit 99.1 Xylem Inc. 301 Water Street SE, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20003 Tel +1.202.869.9150 Contacts: Media Investors Houston Spencer +1 (914) 240-3046 Keith Buettner +1 (724) 772-1531 Houston.Spencer@xylem.com Keith.Buettner@xylem.com Xylem Reports First Quarter 2025 Results Washington, D.C., Apr. 29,2025 – Xylem (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water solutions company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, today reported first-quarter 2025 results. The Company delivered total rev ...

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