Waters Corporation
$ 386.06
0.32%
26 Dec - close price
- Market Cap 22,988,978,000 USD
- Current Price $ 386.06
- High / Low $ 386.60 / 383.76
- Stock P/E 35.45
- Book Value 39.16
- EPS 10.89
- Next Earning Report 2026-02-11
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.12 %
- ROE 0.33 %
- 52 Week High 423.56
- 52 Week Low 275.05
About
Waters Corporation (WAT) is a premier global leader in analytical instrumentation, software, and services that cater to laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage, and academic sectors. Based in Milford, Massachusetts, the company is renowned for its innovations in liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis, which significantly optimize scientific research and operational efficiency. Waters' strong emphasis on technological advancement and strategic partnerships positions it effectively to support institutions in developing groundbreaking products, while also enabling it to capitalize on emerging growth opportunities in the global market.
Analyst Target Price
$406.34
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-11-04 | 2025-08-04 | 2025-05-06 | 2025-02-12 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-05-07 | 2024-02-06 | 2023-11-07 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-05-09 | 2023-02-15 |
| Reported EPS | 2.5 | 2.95 | 2.25 | 4.1 | 2.93 | 2.63 | 2.21 | 3.62 | 2.84 | 2.8 | 2.49 | 3.84 |
| Estimated EPS | 2.99 | 2.94 | 2.22 | 4.03 | 2.68 | 2.56 | 2.09 | 3.55 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 3.74 |
| Surprise | -0.49 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.29 | 0.21 | -0.13 | 0.1 |
| Surprise Percentage | -16.388% | 0.3401% | 1.3514% | 1.737% | 9.3284% | 2.7344% | 5.7416% | 1.9718% | 11.3725% | 8.1081% | -4.9618% | 2.6738% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-11 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 4.5 |
| Currency | USD |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: WAT
2025-12-29 12:08:08
Michael Feld, EVP at Becton Dickinson & Co, sold 74 shares of common stock totaling $14,509 on December 26, 2025. This sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Becton Dickinson & Co (NYSE: BDX) has a history of 55 consecutive years of dividend payments and is set to report earnings on January 29, 2026.
2025-12-23 16:08:35
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced that CEO Udit Batra will present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 12th, 2026, at 2:15 PM Pacific Time. A live webcast and replay of the event will be available on the company's Investor Relations website. Waters Corporation is a global leader in analytical instruments and software, serving various scientific fields.
2025-12-22 21:08:42
Assertio Holdings (ASRT) announced a 1-for-15 reverse stock split, effective December 26, 2025, to maintain its Nasdaq listing. This action converts every fifteen existing shares into one new share, with proportionate adjustments to convertible senior notes and equity incentive plans. Fractional shares will be paid in cash based on the December 24, 2025 closing price.
2025-12-22 17:06:00
Waters Corp. (WAT) stock rallied by 1.62% to $384.14, outperforming the broader market on a strong trading day. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) rose 0.64% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 0.47%. This marks the second consecutive day of gains for Waters Corp.
2025-12-22 11:23:10
Revvity, Inc. launched Signals Xynthetica, an AI-powered platform for molecular and materials design, aiming to integrate AI directly into laboratory workflows. This move reinforces Revvity's strategy to shift towards higher-margin, software-enabled tools, offsetting pressures in legacy diagnostics and supporting recurring digital revenue. Despite the promising AI advancements, the company still faces risks from tightening reimbursement policies and pricing pressure in diagnostics, with its long-term financial health depending on a balance between AI investments and capital returns.
2025-12-21 12:19:45
Voya Investment Management LLC significantly reduced its holdings in Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) by 38.2% in the third quarter, now owning 155,661 shares valued at $46.42 million. Despite this, other institutional investors increased their stakes, and analysts have issued a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $392.19 for Waters Corporation. The medical instruments supplier has a market capitalization of $22.49 billion.
