Existing Scenario Xylem believes that robust public utility sector demand as well as stronger industrial end-market business will drive its top-line growth in the quarters ahead. In addition, backed by the ongoing lean initiatives, Xylem intends to secure increased cost savings and offset the adverse impact of inflation in the near term. A stronger U.S. dollar enhanced the competitive power of smaller companies based in low-cost nations, thereby hurting Xylem's results.