Xylem (XYL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.99 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this water and wastewater treatment company would post earnings of $1.06 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.09, delivering a surprise of 2.83%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.Xylem, whi ...