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Waters Corp. (WAT)
NYSE:WAT
WAT Stock Chart & Stats
$386.06
-$3.31(-0.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$386.06
-$3.31(-0.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$275.05 - $423.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume75.18K
Average Volume (3M)563.19K
Market Cap
$22.92B
Enterprise Value$18.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$459.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.5
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Feb 10, 2026EPS Estimate
4.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.40
Shares Outstanding59,547,680
10 Day Avg. Volume649,974
30 Day Avg. Volume563,189
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 Cap0.80
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.64
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$414.22Price Target Upside7.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)13.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings GrowthShares are positioned to outperform via the combination of above-average core growth, upside to pro forma financial targets, a very attractive free cash flow profile, and a top-notch management team.
Product And Market ExpansionBD Life Sciences is positioned to return to around 4% revenue growth, with key drivers including improving market conditions, new product launches, and overcoming past supply-chain disruptions.
Revenue GrowthCore Waters is positioned to generate 6-7%+ revenue growth and 200-300 basis points of operating margin expansion.
Bears Say
Conservative GuidanceThe 4Q guidance has a conservative bias with flattish growth in Chemistry and a smaller instrument ramp than typical.
Deal Execution RiskDeal risk is a key factor, though there is more confidence in Waters' ability to execute on the deal.
Trading DynamicsThere could be trading dynamics related to the Reverse Morris Trust that could lead to share weakness.
Waters News
WAT FAQ
What was Waters Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waters Corp. lowest stock price was $275.05 and its highest was $423.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Waters Corp.’s market cap?
Waters Corp.’s market cap is $22.92B.
When is Waters Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waters Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 10, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Waters Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Waters Corp. released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported $3.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.208 by $0.192.
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 4.52.
How many shares outstanding does Waters Corp. have?
Waters Corp. has 59,547,680 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waters Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waters Corp. reported an EPS of $3.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.208. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.294%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waters Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WAT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Waters Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$414.22 (7.29% Upside)
$414.22 (7.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WAT Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.46%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
32.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.78%
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.
WAT Company Deck
WAT Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, driven by product innovation and regional growth, particularly in pharma and China. Despite some challenges in specific segments and external factors like tariffs, the company's raised guidance and strategic initiatives, including the pending combination with BD, indicate a positive outlook.View all WAT earnings summariesWAT Revenue Breakdown
34.90% Waters instrument systems
19.11% Chemistry consumables
34.02% Waters service
8.32% TA instrument systems
3.64% TA service
WAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$414.22
▲(7.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.13% Insiders
25.48% Mutual Funds
29.64% Other Institutional Investors
14.97% Public Companies and
Individual Investors