Waters (WAT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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WAT Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy

6 Buy

8 Hold

0 Sell

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WAT Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$358.29

▲(27.42% Upside)

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Waters in the last 3 months. The average price target is $358.29 with a high forecast of $465.00 and a low forecast of $300.00. The average price target represents a 27.42% change from the last price of $281.19.

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Highest Price Target$465.00

Average Price Target$358.29

Lowest Price Target$300.00

The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts

TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$336

Buy

19.49%

Upside

Reiterated

07/15/25

Waters Corporation's stock score reflects strong financial health and a positive outlook from recent corporate events, despite technical challenges. The merger with BD's Biosciences significantly boosts growth potential, while the earnings call supports a positive sentiment. However, technical indicators highlight short-term risks, and a relatively high valuation may limit immediate upside potential.

Brandon CouillardWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$330→$315

Hold

12.02%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Wells Fargo Remains a Hold on Waters (WAT)

Daniel BrennanTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$333→$322

Hold

14.51%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Cautious Outlook for Waters Amid Strategic Developments and Market Challenges

Catherine Ramsey SchulteRobert W. Baird

Robert W. Baird

$352→$344

Buy

22.34%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Robert W. Baird Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Waters (WAT)Baird analyst Catherine Schulte lowered the price target on Waters Corp. (NYSE: WAT) to $344.00 (from $352.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

Eve BursteinBernstein

Bernstein

$440→$360

Buy

28.03%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Waters (WAT) Receives a Buy from Bernstein

Justin BowersDeutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank

$375→$315

Hold

12.02%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Waters price target lowered to $315 from $375 at Deutsche BankWaters price target lowered to $315 from $375 at Deutsche Bank

Daniel AriasStifel Nicolaus

Stifel Nicolaus

$360

Hold

28.03%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN), Waters (NYSE: WAT) and Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR)

Tycho PetersonJefferies

Jefferies

$435→$385

Buy

36.92%

Upside

Reiterated

08/04/25

Waters price target lowered to $385 from $435 at JefferiesWaters price target lowered to $385 from $435 at Jefferies

Michael RyskinBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$330

Hold

17.36%

Upside

Reiterated

08/04/25

Waters Corporation: Strong Q2 Performance Overshadowed by Future Uncertainties and BDX LS Deal Concerns

Rachel VatnsdalJ.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

$350→$300

Hold

6.69%

Upside

Reiterated

08/04/25

J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Waters (WAT)

Puneet SoudaLeerink Partners

Leerink Partners

$450→$340

Buy

20.91%

Upside

Reiterated

07/17/25

Waters' Transformative Merger with BD's Biosciences: A Strategic Move for Long-term Growth

Dan LeonardUBS

UBS

$360

Hold

28.03%

Upside

Reiterated

07/15/25

UBS Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Waters (WAT)

Cira Diagnissa TR | OpenAI - 4o

TR | OpenAI - 4o

$397→$336

Buy

19.49%

Upside

Reiterated

07/15/25

Sung Ji NamScotiabank

Scotiabank

$450→$465

Buy

65.37%

Upside

Reiterated

07/11/25

Waters (WAT) Receives a Buy from Scotiabank

Luke SergottBarclays

Barclays

$360

Hold

28.03%

Upside

Reiterated

06/25/25

Barclays Keeps Their Hold Rating on Waters (WAT)

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TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$336

Buy

19.49%

Upside

Reiterated

07/15/25

Brandon CouillardWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$330→$315

Hold

12.02%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Wells Fargo Remains a Hold on Waters (WAT)

Daniel BrennanTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$333→$322

Hold

14.51%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Cautious Outlook for Waters Amid Strategic Developments and Market Challenges

Catherine Ramsey SchulteRobert W. Baird

Robert W. Baird

$352→$344

Buy

22.34%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Eve BursteinBernstein

Bernstein

$440→$360

Buy

28.03%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Waters (WAT) Receives a Buy from Bernstein

Justin BowersDeutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank

$375→$315

Hold

12.02%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Waters price target lowered to $315 from $375 at Deutsche BankWaters price target lowered to $315 from $375 at Deutsche Bank

Daniel AriasStifel Nicolaus

Stifel Nicolaus

$360

Hold

28.03%

Upside

Reiterated

08/05/25

Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN), Waters (NYSE: WAT) and Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR)

Tycho PetersonJefferies

Jefferies

$435→$385

Buy

36.92%

Upside

Reiterated

08/04/25

Waters price target lowered to $385 from $435 at JefferiesWaters price target lowered to $385 from $435 at Jefferies

Michael RyskinBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$330

Hold

17.36%

Upside

Reiterated

08/04/25

Waters Corporation: Strong Q2 Performance Overshadowed by Future Uncertainties and BDX LS Deal Concerns

Rachel VatnsdalJ.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

$350→$300

Hold

6.69%

Upside

Reiterated

08/04/25

J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Waters (WAT)

Puneet SoudaLeerink Partners

Leerink Partners

$450→$340

Buy

20.91%

Upside

Reiterated

07/17/25

Waters' Transformative Merger with BD's Biosciences: A Strategic Move for Long-term Growth

Dan LeonardUBS

UBS

$360

Hold

28.03%

Upside

Reiterated

07/15/25

UBS Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Waters (WAT)

Cira Diagnissa TR | OpenAI - 4o

TR | OpenAI - 4o

$397→$336

Buy

19.49%

Upside

Reiterated

07/15/25

Sung Ji NamScotiabank

Scotiabank

$450→$465

Buy

65.37%

Upside

Reiterated

07/11/25

Waters (WAT) Receives a Buy from Scotiabank

Luke SergottBarclays

Barclays

$360

Hold

28.03%

Upside

Reiterated

06/25/25

Barclays Keeps Their Hold Rating on Waters (WAT)

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Success Rate

6/12 ratings generated profit

Average Return

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WAT Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

total

In the current month, WAT has received 21 Buy Ratings, 16 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. WAT average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 358.29.

Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

WAT Financial Forecast

WAT Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for WAT is $3.21 with a range of $3.17 to $3.25. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.95. WAT beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 58.03% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WAT has Outperformed its overall industry.

WAT Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for WAT is $779.13M with a range of $768.00M to $787.90M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $771.33M. WAT beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 47.64% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WAT has Outperformed its overall industry.

WAT Stock Forecast FAQ

What is WAT’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?

Based on analyst ratings, Waters Corp’s 12-month average price target is 358.29.

What is WAT’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?

Waters Corp has 27.42% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.

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Is WAT a Buy, Sell or Hold?

Waters Corp has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 6 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.

What is Waters Corp’s price target?

The average price target for Waters Corp is 358.29. This is based on 14 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $465.00 ,the lowest forecast is $300.00. The average price target represents 27.42% Increase from the current price of $281.19.

What do analysts say about Waters Corp?

Waters Corp’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 14 Wall Streets Analysts.

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Waters (WAT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

WAT Analyst Ratings

WAT Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

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WAT Financial Forecast

WAT Earnings Forecast

WAT Sales Forecast

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