On Aug 25, we issued an updated research report on Xylem Inc. (XYL - Free Report) .
In the past three months, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has returned 24.8% compared with the industry’s growth of 16.5%.
Present Scenario
Xylem is well-positioned to gain from its solid backlog, stemming from large contract wins. Also, going forward, the company is likely to benefit from new products, innovation, efforts to boost growth and focus on operational execution. Further, it seems to be working diligently to continue with its operations despite the uncertainties caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Also, the company’s cost-control measures are likely to help it offset some financial stress. For 2020, it anticipates realizing structural cost savings of $70 million, while the same is expected to be $80 million in 2021. Also, the company’s operating margin is likely to be 11-11.5% in the third quarter of 2020, suggesting growth from 9.3% recorded in the second quarter.
In addition, Xylem’s healthy liquidity position adds to its strength. For instance, exiting the second quarter of 2020, it had a liquidity balance of $2.4 billion. This comprised of $1.6 billion of available cash and liquidity under credit facilities.
However, the pandemic-led market downturn has been posing challenges for its businesses in the near term. For the third quarter, it currently expects a year-over-year organic sales decline of 8-12%, including sales declines across all its business segments.
Moreover, the company’s high-debt profile poses a concern. For instance, its long-term debt was $3,031 million at the end of the second quarter of 2020, reflecting an increase of 49.2% sequentially. Notably, proceeds from debt issuance totaled $987 million in the first half of 2020. Further, an increase in debt levels can raise the company’s financial obligations.
Key Picks
Some better-ranked companies from the same space are Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS - Free Report) , Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and Graco Inc. (GGG - Free Report) . While Chart Industries currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Altra Industrial and Graco carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Chart Industries delivered an earnings surprise of 10.17%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Altra Industrial delivered an earnings surprise of 31.43%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Graco delivered an earnings surprise of 8.68%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
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On Aug 25, we issued an updated research report on Xylem Inc. (XYL - Free Report) .
In the past three months, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has returned 24.8% compared with the industry’s growth of 16.5%.
Present Scenario
Xylem is well-positioned to gain from its solid backlog, stemming from large contract wins. Also, going forward, the company is likely to benefit from new products, innovation, efforts to boost growth and focus on operational execution. Further, it seems to be working diligently to continue with its operations despite the uncertainties caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Also, the company’s cost-control measures are likely to help it offset some financial stress. For 2020, it anticipates realizing structural cost savings of $70 million, while the same is expected to be $80 million in 2021. Also, the company’s operating margin is likely to be 11-11.5% in the third quarter of 2020, suggesting growth from 9.3% recorded in the second quarter.
In addition, Xylem’s healthy liquidity position adds to its strength. For instance, exiting the second quarter of 2020, it had a liquidity balance of $2.4 billion. This comprised of $1.6 billion of available cash and liquidity under credit facilities.
However, the pandemic-led market downturn has been posing challenges for its businesses in the near term. For the third quarter, it currently expects a year-over-year organic sales decline of 8-12%, including sales declines across all its business segments.
Moreover, the company’s high-debt profile poses a concern. For instance, its long-term debt was $3,031 million at the end of the second quarter of 2020, reflecting an increase of 49.2% sequentially. Notably, proceeds from debt issuance totaled $987 million in the first half of 2020. Further, an increase in debt levels can raise the company’s financial obligations.
Key Picks
Some better-ranked companies from the same space are Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS - Free Report) , Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and Graco Inc. (GGG - Free Report) . While Chart Industries currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Altra Industrial and Graco carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Chart Industries delivered an earnings surprise of 10.17%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Altra Industrial delivered an earnings surprise of 31.43%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Graco delivered an earnings surprise of 8.68%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
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Last year, it generated $24 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $77.6 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.
It’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.
This company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.
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