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Waters Corp (WAT)
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WAT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$279.19 - $423.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume75.18K
Average Volume (3M)964.89K
Market Cap
$16.74B
Enterprise Value$22.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$367.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.3
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2025EPS Estimate
3.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.95
Shares Outstanding59,524,130
10 Day Avg. Volume1,181,900
30 Day Avg. Volume964,892
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-31.26
Price to Book (P/B)12.04
Price to Sales (P/S)7.44
P/FCF Ratio35.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$358.29Price Target Upside27.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsWAT's 2Q sales grew +8% organically, ahead of expectations, showing strong performance.
Growth ProspectsThe merger with Becton Dickinson’s Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions Business is expected to give Waters Corp more exposure to durable recurring revenue streams, increasing annual recurring revenues to over 70%.
SynergiesThe transaction is expected to generate significant synergies, including $290 million in revenue synergies by year five post-closing and $200 million in cost synergies by year three post-closing.
Bears Say
Deal ConcernsThere is continued skepticism about the BDX LS deal, which affects stock performance.
Margin ConcernsInvestors appear concerned about the rich deal valuation and margin dilution, with limited near-term re-rating.
Market ReceptionMarket reception was skeptical, leading to a sharp decline in WAT shares by 14%.
Waters News
WAT FAQ
What was Waters Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waters Corp lowest stock price was $279.19 and its highest was $423.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Waters Corp’s market cap?
Waters Corp’s market cap is $16.74B.
When is Waters Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waters Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2025 which is in 89 days.
How were Waters Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Waters Corp released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2025. The company reported $2.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.941 by $0.009.
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 3.21.
How many shares outstanding does Waters Corp have?
Waters Corp has 59,524,130 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waters Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waters Corp reported an EPS of $2.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.941. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.626%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waters Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WAT
Waters Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$358.29 (27.42% Upside)
$358.29 (27.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WAT Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 938.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 17.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 17.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
37.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Waters Corp
Waters Corporation (WAT) is a leading global analytical instrument manufacturer and service provider specializing in technologies that enhance laboratory processes. The company is renowned for its high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations. Waters serves a diverse range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, food and beverage, environmental, and industrial applications, offering critical tools and solutions that facilitate rigorous scientific research and quality control.
WAT Company Deck
WAT Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strong quarter with significant growth in sales and recurring revenue, particularly in the pharma segment and China market. The company also raised its full-year guidance. However, challenges were noted in the TA division and the academic and government segments. Overall, the highlights outweigh the lowlights.View all WAT earnings summariesWAT Revenue Breakdown
58.10% Pharmaceutical
30.71% Industrial
11.19% Academic and governmental
WAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$358.29
▲(27.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
25.70% Mutual Funds
0.40% Other Institutional Investors
45.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors