Xylem Inc. (XYL) Return on equity 2016–2025
Xylem Inc. (XYL) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
8.3%FY2025 · since FY2016: 11.9% → 8.3%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 8.3% | -0.0 pp |
| FY2024 | 8.4% | +2.4 pp |
| FY2023 | 6.0% | -4.2 pp |
| FY2022 | 10.2% | -3.1 pp |
| FY2021 | 13.3% | +4.7 pp |
| FY2020 | 8.6% | -5.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 13.6% | -6.3 pp |
| FY2018 | 19.8% | +6.6 pp |
| FY2017 | 13.2% | +1.4 pp |
| FY2016 | 11.9% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice