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Waters (WAT) Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
29.74% Mutual Funds
24.33% Other Institutional Investors
26.84% ETFs
18.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Waters (WAT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 80.91% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.10% is owned by Insiders, and 18.99% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Aug 07, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $1442930 | |
Mar 18, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $144730 | |
Mar 10, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $306340 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 30, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $14494171 | |
Jun 30, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $2566774 | |
Jun 30, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $103136 | |
Jun 30, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $500718904 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,732,935 | Institution | 10.92% | 4,343,511,465 | |
| 9,742,664 | Institution | 9.92% | 3,942,758,694 | |
| 5,476,187 | Institution | 5.57% | 2,216,158,117 | |
| 3,428,598 | Institution | 3.49% | 1,387,519,325 | |
| 2,745,603 | Institution | 2.79% | 1,111,118,078 | |
| 1,678,290 | Institution | 1.71% | 679,187,180 | |
| 1,662,140 | Institution | 1.69% | 672,651,437 | |
| 1,511,633 | Institution | 1.54% | 611,742,759 | |
| 1,335,108 | Institution | 1.36% | 540,304,857 | |
| 1,220,021 | Institution | 1.24% | 493,730,298 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,742,664 | Institution | 9.92% | 3,942,758,694 | |
| 2,745,603 | Institution | 2.79% | 1,111,118,078 | |
| 1,678,290 | Institution | 1.71% | 679,187,180 | |
| 1,170,078 | Institution | 1.19% | 473,518,866 | |
| 1,166,921 | Institution | 1.19% | 472,241,259 | |
| 687,758 | Institution | 0.70% | 278,328,785 | |
| 639,930 | Institution | 0.65% | 258,973,272 | |
| 599,675 | Institution | 0.61% | 242,682,476 | |
| 550,352 | Institution | 0.56% | 222,721,951 | |
| 479,701 | Institution | 0.49% | 194,130,198 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,125,915 | Institution | 3.18% | 1,179,438,989 | |
| 2,578,387 | Institution | 2.62% | 972,851,199 | |
| 2,124,946 | Institution | 2.16% | 801,763,375 | |
| 1,325,575 | Institution | 1.35% | 536,446,947 | |
| 1,212,484 | Institution | 1.23% | 504,199,347 | |
| 750,868 | Institution | 0.76% | 283,310,005 | |
| 717,266 | Institution | 0.73% | 269,103,858 | |
| 710,236 | Institution | 0.72% | 295,344,538 | |
| 692,464 | Institution | 0.70% | 261,273,592 | |
| 515,022 | Institution | 0.52% | 208,424,253 |
FAQ
Who Owns Waters Corp. (WAT)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 24.33% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.10% is held by insiders, and 18.99% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Waters Corp. (WAT) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 24.33% 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 18.99% 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.