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Xylem vs Graco: XYL and GGG compared
Xylem is the larger company: $2.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $586M for Graco (Q3 2026). Graco is growing faster (+8% against -3% a year earlier). Graco is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.3% against 17.5%.
Where the money goes: XYL and GGG
Xylem (XYL) · Q3 2026
Xylem, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (-3% year over year), operating margin 17.5%, net earnings $291M, operating cash flow $331M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Graco (GGG) · Q3 2026
Graco, Q3 2026: revenue $586M (+8% year over year), operating margin 25.3%, net earnings $122M, operating cash flow $165M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Xylem (XYL) | Graco (GGG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.2B | $586M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -3% | +8% |
| Gross margin | 41.2% | 50.5% |
| Operating margin | 17.5% | 25.3% |
| Net earnings | $291M | $122M |
| Net margin | 13.2% | 20.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $331M | $165M |
| Free cash flow | $242M | $146M |
| Market value | $22.8B | $11.1B |
| P/E | 21.7× | 21.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $125.44 | $83.29 |
Where the revenue comes from
Xylem
- Product: $1.8B (82%)
- Service: $394M (18%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Xylem or Graco?
Xylem is the larger company: $2.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $586M for Graco (Q3 2026).
Is Xylem or Graco growing faster?
Graco is growing faster (+8% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Xylem or Graco?
Graco is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.3% against 17.5%.
More: Xylem earnings · how Xylem makes money · Graco earnings · how Graco makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 21, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.