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Waters Corp. (WAT)
NYSE:WAT
WAT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$279.24 - $423.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume75.18K
Average Volume (3M)596.60K
Market Cap
$21.39B
Enterprise Value$21.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$382.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.6
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2025EPS Estimate
2.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.25
Shares Outstanding59,509,090
10 Day Avg. Volume597,016
30 Day Avg. Volume596,598
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio10.80
Price to Book (P/B)10.42
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio33.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.68
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$395.31Price Target Upside10.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market ExpansionIndia's market, which contributes around 9% of revenues, showed a 20% increase, validating Waters Corp's leadership in the generics market.
Product CompatibilityWaters Corp's Wyatt's MALS platform is now compatible with Empower, which could be key to another expansion phase for the business.
Revenue GrowthWaters Corp is uniquely positioned for a strong instrument replacement cycle and other key drivers that management has previously outlined, suggesting continued momentum.
Bears Say
Market ExpectationsWaters Corp is seen as a victim of high expectations and weaker first-quarter margins.
Market VolatilityEnd markets continue to be volatile, with specific concerns in the Pharma sector in China, which makes up a significant part of the company's revenue there.
Revenue CompositionDespite strong instrument performance, recurring revenue was on the lower end of the guidance, and margins were below expectations.
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Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
25.11% Mutual Funds
27.61% Other Institutional Investors
19.08% Public Companies and Individual Investors
WAT FAQ
What was Waters Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waters Corp. lowest stock price was $279.24 and its highest was $423.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Waters Corp.’s market cap?
Waters Corp.’s market cap is $21.39B.
When is Waters Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waters Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2025 which is in 77 days.
How were Waters Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Waters Corp. released its earnings results on May 06, 2025. The company reported $2.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.222 by $0.028.
Is Waters Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Waters Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Waters Corp. pay dividends?
Waters Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Waters Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Waters Corp.’s EPS estimate is 2.93.
How many shares outstanding does Waters Corp. have?
Waters Corp. has 59,509,090 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waters Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waters Corp. reported an EPS of $2.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.222. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.687%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waters Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WAT
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Waters Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$395.31 (10.26% Upside)
$395.31 (10.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WAT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
40.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Waters Corp.
Waters Corporation, a specialty measurement company, provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through two segments, Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products, and post-warranty service plans. It also designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments; and develops and supplies software-based products that interface with its instruments, as well as other manufacturers' instruments. Its MS technology instruments are used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. The company offers thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments for use in predicting the suitability and stability of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water, polymers, metals, and viscous liquids for various industrial, consumer good, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research. Its products are used by life science, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. Waters Corporation was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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WAT Company Deck
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WAT Earnings Call
Q1 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong growth across key segments such as Pharma and PFAS testing, driven by robust demand and innovative products. Despite challenges from newly announced tariffs and a cautious outlook for the U.S. Academic & Government segment, Waters Corporation raised its full-year guidance, reflecting confidence in its ability to navigate current market conditions.Read More>---
WAT Revenue Breakdown
58.10% Pharmaceutical
30.71% Industrial
11.19% Academic and governmental
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WAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$395.31
▲(10.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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