12:45 PM EDT, 05/04/2026 (MT Newswires) -- CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

Following Q1 results, we trim our 12-month target to $140 from $160, applying a multiple more in line with the broader industrial machinery sub-industry. We value shares at 23.2x our 2027 EPS outlook of $6.02 (in line with previous forecast; 2026 EPS view revised to $5.52 from $5.50). XYL's organic revenues and orders were flat Y/Y, while adjusted EBITDA margins expanded by 20 bps and adjusted EPS increased by 9%. Measurement & Control saw a 15% increase in orders driven by smart metering demand, while Applied Water experienced a surge in orders related to data centers. These gains were offset by declines in the Water Infrastructure and Water Solutions & Services, which was impacted by strategic "walkaway" actions, softness in China, and timing of capital projects. We reiterate our Buy opinion on shares, though we do acknowledge heightened risk associated with a more back-half-weighted earnings guide, with Q3 and Q4 having higher expectations.