Core Insights - Conestoga Capital Advisors reported that equity markets reached new all-time highs in Q3 2025, but their Mid Cap Composite underperformed the Russell Midcap Growth Index, returning -3.2% net-of-fees compared to a 2.8% gain for the index [1] Company Overview - Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) specializes in designing, manufacturing, and servicing engineered products and solutions for utility, industrial, and residential sectors [2][3] - As of October 21, 2025, Xylem's stock closed at $147.19 per share, with a market capitalization of $35.827 billion [2] Performance Metrics - Xylem Inc. achieved a one-month return of 4.05% and a 52-week gain of 11.74% [2] - The company has seen strong demand for water infrastructure and utility solutions, leading to improved order momentum in wastewater, analytics, and smart metering segments [3] Strategic Developments - Margin improvements have been noted due to cost synergies from the Evoqua acquisition, enhancing earnings visibility for Xylem [3] Hedge Fund Interest - Xylem Inc. was held by 45 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q2 2025, an increase from 39 in the previous quarter, indicating growing interest among institutional investors [4]