Xylem
26 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 21 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Suppliers
Partners and platforms
Idrica
depends onnamed as a riskWe provide certain digitally enabled or internet-connected products, which may include the use of AI, such as pumps, controllers, meters, intelligent solutions, remote monitoring and condition assessment capabilities, and an interoperability platform via Idrica, our strategic joint venture.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Places
United States
earns from · 58% of our total revenuenamed as a riskIn 2025, 58% of our total revenue was from sales to U.S. customers and 42% was from sales to customers outside the U.S.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ABBV, ADP, AJG, AMGN, APA, AXGN, AXP, BALL and 139 more
Emerging Markets
earns from · $1,221 million; 14%named as a riskEmerging Markets (a) 1,221 14% 1,274 15% 1,182 16%Business (Item 1)
Also named by ABT, AVY, BEN, BGC, C, EMR, FIS, MDLZ and 1 more
Western Europe
earns from · $1,839 million; 20%Western Europe 1,839 20% 1,745 20% 1,655 22%Business (Item 1)
Taiwan
depends onnamed as a riskGeopolitical changes in China-Taiwan relations could disrupt the operations of companies in Taiwan that are critical to the global supply chain for semiconductors (“chips”) and other electronic components, as well as the supply of lithium batteries, carbide seals, and rare earth elements.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAOI, AAPL, AB, ADI, AEHR, ALAB, AMAT, AMD and 50 more
Hazards
PFAS
named as a riskEmerging contaminants, such as PFAS, PFOA, selenium, microplastics, chemicals, or pathogens, pose additional risk.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ACHR, APG, CAG, CAVA, CTVA, DD, ES, FDX and 12 more
Flooding and drought
named as a riskHeavy flooding and rain events may increase demand for our solutions that help manage water and stormwater overflows or remove and transfer excess or unwanted water.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Commodities and inputs
Steel
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskParts, components and raw materials commonly used in our products include motors, fabricated parts, castings, magnets, bearings, seals, batteries, printed circuit boards ("PCBs") and electronic components, including semiconductors, as well as commodities, including steel, brass, nickel, copper, aluminum, rare earth minerals and plastics.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AAON, AGX, ALSN, AM, AME, AMRC, AOS, APD and 104 more
Copper
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskParts, components and raw materials commonly used in our products include motors, fabricated parts, castings, magnets, bearings, seals, batteries, printed circuit boards ("PCBs") and electronic components, including semiconductors, as well as commodities, including steel, brass, nickel, copper, aluminum, rare earth minerals and plastics.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AAON, AGX, AMKR, APG, APH, APLD, BMI, BWA and 58 more
Euro
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskOur principal foreign currency transaction exposures primarily relate to the Euro, Swedish Krona, Canadian Dollar, Polish Zloty, British Pound and Australian Dollar.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by ABBV, ABNB, ABT, ADBE, ADI, AME, AMG, AMGN and 186 more
Semiconductors
depends onnamed as a riskIf supply disruptions occur (including in rare earths, semiconductors, or other key inputs), or if our mitigation efforts are insufficient or unsuccessful, we may be delayed or unable to execute our backlog, fill new orders, or timely deliver products, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAPL, AIOT, ARW, AXON, CARR, CAT, CIEN, CSCO and 16 more
Rare earth minerals
depends onnamed as a riskIf supply disruptions occur (including in rare earths, semiconductors, or other key inputs), or if our mitigation efforts are insufficient or unsuccessful, we may be delayed or unable to execute our backlog, fill new orders, or timely deliver products, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ALAB, AMAT, COHR, DE, EXTR, GE, GEHC, GWW and 10 more
Regulators
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
subject to · $4 millionAt December 31, 2025, we had estimated and accrued $4 million related to environmental matters.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AAON, AAP, ALSN, AMRC, APA, APD, APG, AROC and 78 more
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
subject tonamed as a riskThe FCC may decline to renew our licenses, or materially change regulations affecting these licenses.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AIOT, AMT, ANET, ASTS, CCI, CMCSA, DIS, ECHO and 26 more
Swedish Tax Agency
subject tonamed as a riskFor example, following an examination regarding aspects of the 2013 reorganization of our European business, the Swedish tax authority issued a tax assessment to Xylem’s Swedish subsidiary in 2019, which we are appealing as further described in Note 7, “Income Taxes.”Risk factors (Item 1A)
Laws and programs
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
subject tonamed as a riskConsequently, we are subject to data privacy and cybersecurity laws, including California’s Consumer Protection Act, the EU's Data Act, the EU’s AI Act and GDPR, and China’s PIPL.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ACN, ADSK, AIG, ALK, AMG, ANET, APG, AXON and 61 more
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs
subject tonamed as a riskOn August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that many of the tariffs imposed by the U.S. federal government under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceed presidential authority and therefore are invalid.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAOI, ANET, ARW, COHR, CSW, DECK, FIVE, IBP and 8 more
Clean Water Act
subject tonamed as a riskOur water and wastewater treatment offerings involve unique risks and require compliance with a variety of laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by CLH, CNX, CTAS, DC, ELS, EQT, HL, STLD and 2 more
Safe Drinking Water Act
subject tonamed as a riskOur water and wastewater treatment offerings involve unique risks and require compliance with a variety of laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.Risk factors (Item 1A)
U.S. tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, Canada and Europe
subject tonamed as a riskThe U.S. has enacted or threatened various trade actions, including tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico, Canada, Europe and other countries, which has or may result in retaliatory measures.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Section 510(k) of the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
subject tonamed as a riskFor example, certain of our products supplied to the medical industry are subject to Section 510(k) of the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.Risk factors (Item 1A)