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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): Xylem Inc. (XYL) pays a $1.69 annual dividend ($0.43 quarterly), yielding 1.52% at $111.31/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-27. 13+ consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 1.52%
Annual Dividend: $1.69 per share
Payout Ratio: 39.8%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-27
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Industrials
Years of Dividend History: 16
Xylem Inc. designs and manufactures engineered water technology products, from Flygt wastewater pumps to Sensus smart meters, serving utility, industrial, and commercial markets worldwide. The Xylem Inc. dividend currently yields 1.52%, paid quarterly at $1.69 per share on a trailing basis. The next ex-dividend date is August 27, 2026, with the last declared payment of $0.43 per share. With a beta of 1.01, XYL stock moves broadly in line with the market, making it a fit for growth-and-income investors who want dividend expansion rather than a high starting yield.
Xylem Inc. pays out 39.8% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That level of earnings retention gives XYL room to fund operations across its Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement and Control Solutions segments while maintaining the dividend. Xylem Inc. dividend safety benefits from that low payout floor, though the stock's exposure to capital-intensive utility and industrial end markets means earnings can be sensitive to project cycles and infrastructure spending.
Xylem Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 11.2% per year from 2012 to 2025. The per-share annual dividend grew from $0.40 in 2012 to $1.60 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 7.1% in 2022, which still outpaced most inflation readings that year. Thirteen consecutive years of increases with a floor above 7% is a meaningful data point for investors who prioritize dividend growth.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +10.1% | $1.20 (2022) | $1.60 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +9.0% | $1.04 (2020) | $1.60 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +11.0% | $0.56 (2015) | $1.60 (2025) |
XYL stock fits growth-and-income investors who are willing to accept a low starting yield in exchange for above-average dividend expansion. At 1.52%, the current yield is classified as low (below 2%), and it sits above the 5-year average yield of 1.2%, which reflects recent price softness rather than a payout acceleration. The 39.8% payout ratio leaves room for continued increases, and 13 consecutive years of growth at an 11.2% CAGR backs that up with data. The trade-off is straightforward: income today is modest, but the dividend has compounded at a rate that rewards patience over time.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | $0.4300 |
| 2026-05-28 | $0.4300 |
| 2026-02-24 | $0.4300 |
| 2025-11-25 | $0.4000 |
| 2025-08-28 | $0.4000 |
| 2025-05-29 | $0.4000 |
| 2025-02-18 | $0.4000 |
| 2024-11-26 | $0.3600 |
| 2024-08-29 | $0.3600 |
| 2024-05-30 | $0.3600 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.2900 |
| 2025 | $1.6000 |
| 2024 | $1.4400 |
| 2023 | $1.3200 |
| 2022 | $1.2000 |
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