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Xylem Inc (XYL)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -15
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — XYL

Based on 1108 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their XYL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
1,108 hedge funds hold XYL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+98 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

518 buying538 selling
Last quarter: 538 funds reduced or exited vs 518 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-25 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 132 → 122 → 149 → 124. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 16% new
727 out of 1,108 hedge funds have held XYL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~124 new funds/quarter

121 → 132 → 122 → 149 → 124 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 132 → 122 → 149 → 124. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,131 holders: 763 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 134 entered 1–2 years ago, and 234 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 1108 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — XYL

In 2026 Q1, 518 hedge funds were net buyers of XYL (124 opened a new position, 394 added to an existing one), while 538 reduced or exited (399 trimmed, 139 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 39% of total institutional value in XYL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -15 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1108.

Hedge Fund Ownership: XYL

How many hedge funds hold XYL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of XYL vs. share price

Market Analysis: XYL

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Company Profile: XYL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Xylem Inc (XYL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much XYL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 77d ago
XYL
-5.4%
XLI
+10.5%

XYL outperformed XLI by -15.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
XYL
+5.0%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, XYL outperformed XLI by +0.8% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

67 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
8.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: XYL
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1100 1123 -2.05%
13F Shares 217M 269M -19.21%
Total Value $25.06B $29.91B -16.2%
New Positions 121 149 -28
Increased Positions 391 403 -12
Closed Positions 144 93 +51
Reduced Positions 390 370 +20
Total Calls 12 11 9.09%
Total Puts 11 6 83.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.92 0.55 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 XYL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Redwood Grove Capital, LLC 5.64% 146,094 $17.5M
2 Ecofi Investissements SA 5.53% 25,400 $3.0M
3 Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership 4.17% 197,354 $23.6M
4 Fernbridge Capital Management LP 4.11% 536,785 $64.1M
5 XXEC, Inc. 4.08% 171,211 $23.3M
6 Impax Asset Management Group plc 3.82% 4,585,548 $548.0M
7 EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 3.69% 102,568 $12.3M
8 J. Stern & Co. LLP 3.33% 287,072 $34.3M
9 Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers LLC 2.82% 137,928 $16.5M
10 Lgt Capital Partners LTD. 2.66% 419,302 $50.1M
11 TSP Capital Management Group, LLC 2.57% 88,014 $10.5M
12 Prentiss Smith & Co Inc 2.54% 36,615 $4.4M
13 Mirova US LLC 2.45% 1,807,448 $216.0M
14 Northstar Asset Management Inc 2.39% 65,109 $7.8M
15 Elefante Mark B 2.30% 35,055 $4.2M
16 Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC 2.29% 19,608 $2.3M
17 Puzo Michael J 2.28% 65,454 $7.8M
18 Baker Chad R 2.23% 98,905 $11.8M
19 Delaney Dennis R 2.16% 51,122 $6.1M
20 Triodos Investment Management BV 2.16% 238,500 $28.5M
21 Renaissance Investment Group LLC 2.14% 83,403 $10.0M
22 Hemenway Trust Co LLC 2.10% 218,587 $26.1M
23 Nia Impact Advisors, LLC 2.04% 38,432 $4.6M
24 Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc. 2.02% 31,883 $3.8M
25 Somerville Kurt F 2.01% 63,656 $7.6M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Xylem Inc (XYL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for XYL?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their XYL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for XYL?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 538 funds reduced or exited vs 518 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for XYL holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 62 of 1108 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held XYL?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 727 out of 1,108 hedge funds have held XYL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Xylem Inc (XYL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, XYL has moved +5.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), XYL has gained -5.4% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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