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Xylem Acquires Cornell Pump and Roper Pump to Expand Portfolio
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Key Takeaways
Xylem completed its acquisitions of Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, with terms undisclosed.
The deals expand Xylem's pumping technologies for demanding industrial applications.
The acquired businesses move to Xylem's Flow Solutions segment in January 2027.
Xylem Inc. (XYL - Free Report) recently completed its acquisition of Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, expanding its portfolio of engineered pumping technologies. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Based in the United States, Cornell Pump and Roper Pump provide engineered pumping technologies for demanding applications, including slurry transport, solids handling and suction lift. Their businesses serve end markets including mining, power, semiconductors and food and beverage.
Acquisition Rationale of Xylem
The latest acquisitions align with XYL’s strategy of acquiring businesses to expand its market share and customer base. The businesses bring engineered pumping technologies for challenging applications, including slurry transport, solids handling and suction-lift operations. The addition of Cornell Pump and Roper Pump is expected to expand the company's capabilities across industrial and municipal end markets and strengthen its presence in applications benefiting from major investment trends. Xylem also expects to leverage its global reach to expand the acquired businesses' market reach and deliver their technologies to a broader customer base.
The acquisition is part of Xylem's ongoing portfolio transformation, following the acquisitions of WaterFleet, which closed on Sept. 2, 2026 and TriOS, which completed on July 1, 2026. Cornell Pump and Roper Pump will initially be integrated into Xylem's Water Infrastructure segment. Beginning in January 2027, the businesses will be reported under XYL’s Flow Solutions segment.
XYL’s Zacks Rank & Price Performance
XYL has been witnessing strength in its businesses, driven by robust data center demand. Increased water and gas metering demand also augurs well for the company.
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). In the past year, its shares have declined 12.8% against the industry’s 8.5% growth.
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However, it has been dealing with high costs and expenses, which are likely to affect its margins and profitability.
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked companies from the same space are discussed below:
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s 2026 earnings has increased 4.4% in the past 60 days.
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In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Gates Industrial’s 2026 earnings has increased 1.2%.
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Xylem Acquires Cornell Pump and Roper Pump to Expand Portfolio
Key Takeaways
Xylem Inc. (XYL - Free Report) recently completed its acquisition of Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, expanding its portfolio of engineered pumping technologies. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Based in the United States, Cornell Pump and Roper Pump provide engineered pumping technologies for demanding applications, including slurry transport, solids handling and suction lift. Their businesses serve end markets including mining, power, semiconductors and food and beverage.
Acquisition Rationale of Xylem
The latest acquisitions align with XYL’s strategy of acquiring businesses to expand its market share and customer base. The businesses bring engineered pumping technologies for challenging applications, including slurry transport, solids handling and suction-lift operations. The addition of Cornell Pump and Roper Pump is expected to expand the company's capabilities across industrial and municipal end markets and strengthen its presence in applications benefiting from major investment trends. Xylem also expects to leverage its global reach to expand the acquired businesses' market reach and deliver their technologies to a broader customer base.
The acquisition is part of Xylem's ongoing portfolio transformation, following the acquisitions of WaterFleet, which closed on Sept. 2, 2026 and TriOS, which completed on July 1, 2026. Cornell Pump and Roper Pump will initially be integrated into Xylem's Water Infrastructure segment. Beginning in January 2027, the businesses will be reported under XYL’s Flow Solutions segment.
XYL’s Zacks Rank & Price Performance
XYL has been witnessing strength in its businesses, driven by robust data center demand. Increased water and gas metering demand also augurs well for the company.
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). In the past year, its shares have declined 12.8% against the industry’s 8.5% growth.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
However, it has been dealing with high costs and expenses, which are likely to affect its margins and profitability.
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked companies from the same space are discussed below:
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC - Free Report) presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 20.1%. In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for GNRC’s 2026 earnings has increased 0.6%.
Crane Company (CR - Free Report) presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. It has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 10.7%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s 2026 earnings has increased 4.4% in the past 60 days.
Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd. (GTES - Free Report) currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. GTES delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 6.6%.
In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Gates Industrial’s 2026 earnings has increased 1.2%.