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Waters Corp. (WAT)
NYSE:WAT
Waters (WAT) Ownership Overview
0.13% Insiders
25.32% Mutual Funds
29.58% Other Institutional Investors
30.22% ETFs
14.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Waters (WAT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 85.13% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.13% is owned by Insiders, and 14.75% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $4188 | |
Sep 30, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $2211866 | |
Sep 30, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $6282720 | |
Sep 30, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $17119364 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,778,755 | Institution | 11.39% | 2,571,181,772 | |
| 6,215,209 | Institution | 10.44% | 2,357,428,774 | |
| 4,163,326 | Institution | 6.99% | 1,579,149,552 | |
| 2,206,280 | Institution | 3.71% | 836,842,004 | |
| 1,607,107 | Institution | 2.70% | 609,575,685 | |
| 1,000,468 | Institution | 1.68% | 379,477,512 | |
| 794,816 | Institution | 1.34% | 301,473,709 | |
| 755,325 | Institution | 1.27% | 286,494,773 | |
| 666,463 | Institution | 1.12% | 252,789,416 | |
| 646,237 | Institution | 1.09% | 245,117,694 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,215,209 | Institution | 10.44% | 2,357,428,774 | |
| 1,000,468 | Institution | 1.68% | 379,477,512 | |
| 666,463 | Institution | 1.12% | 252,789,416 | |
| 646,237 | Institution | 1.09% | 245,117,694 | |
| 600,743 | Institution | 1.01% | 227,861,820 | |
| 570,819 | Institution | 0.96% | 216,511,647 | |
| 404,290 | Institution | 0.68% | 153,347,197 | |
| 395,190 | Institution | 0.66% | 149,895,567 | |
| 334,950 | Institution | 0.56% | 127,046,535 | |
| 218,701 | Institution | 0.37% | 82,953,289 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,874,129 | Institution | 3.15% | 561,882,615 | |
| 1,466,989 | Institution | 2.46% | 439,817,972 | |
| 1,316,891 | Institution | 2.21% | 394,817,091 | |
| 738,219 | Institution | 1.24% | 280,080,289 | |
| 718,246 | Institution | 1.21% | 272,430,708 | |
| 718,246 | Institution | 1.21% | 272,430,708 | |
| 689,880 | Institution | 1.16% | 206,832,923 | |
| 574,794 | Institution | 0.97% | 218,076,844 | |
| 510,065 | Institution | 0.86% | 152,922,588 | |
| 494,643 | Institution | 0.83% | 187,667,554 |
FAQ
Who Owns Waters Corp. (WAT)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 29.58% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.13% is held by insiders, and 14.75% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Waters Corp. (WAT) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 29.58% of Waters Corp. (WAT) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of Waters Corp. (WAT) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 14.75% of Waters Corp. (WAT) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of Waters Corp. (WAT)?
Vanguard owns the most shares of Waters Corp. (WAT).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.