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Waters Corp. (WAT)
NYSE:WAT
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Waters (WAT) Ownership - Who Owns Waters?

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Waters (WAT) Ownership Overview

0.10%15.31%16.52%21.72%46.35%
16.52% Other Institutional Investors
21.72% ETFs
46.35% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Waters (WAT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 53.54% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.10% is owned by Insiders, and 46.35% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Waters (WAT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 31.82% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.10% is owned by Insiders, and 21.72% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Mar 18, 2026
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$144730
Mar 10, 2026
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$306340

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Dec 31, 2025
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$66470
Dec 31, 2025
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$336529
Dec 31, 2025
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$14831222
Dec 31, 2025
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$30923099

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
6,618,848Institution6.75%1,919,598,297
6,000,175Institution6.12%1,740,170,754
5,187,565Institution5.29%1,504,497,601
3,256,429Institution3.32%944,429,539
1,384,340Institution1.41%401,486,287
1,061,101Institution1.08%307,740,512
997,403Institution1.02%289,266,818
927,197Institution0.95%268,905,674
755,325Institution0.77%219,059,357
650,485Institution0.66%188,653,660

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
6,000,175Institution6.12%1,740,170,754
997,403Institution1.02%289,266,818
927,197Institution0.95%268,905,674
650,485Institution0.66%188,653,660
609,912Institution0.62%176,886,678
388,954Institution0.40%112,804,439
370,290Institution0.38%107,391,506
360,181Institution0.37%104,459,694
356,945Institution0.36%103,521,189
349,911Institution0.36%101,481,188

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,879,016Institution1.92%696,588,812
1,516,779Institution1.55%562,300,311
1,289,462Institution1.31%478,029,353
1,202,756Institution1.23%344,673,787
1,161,251Institution1.18%332,779,790
717,266Institution0.73%269,103,858
711,420Institution0.73%203,871,629
498,916Institution0.51%184,958,140
488,748Institution0.50%181,188,659
425,836Institution0.43%123,500,957

FAQ

Who Owns Waters Corp. (WAT)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 16.52% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.10% is held by insiders, and 46.35% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Waters Corp. (WAT) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 16.52% 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 46.35% 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.