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Waters Corporation (WAT)
The Waters share price today is 342.14, view NYSE WAT stock exchange data. Track the latest Waters share price with real-time updates on WAT stock performance including market cap, day range, 52-week range and dividend yield. Access WAT charts, earnings dates and analyst estimates to support your investment decisions.
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342.09
+40.21(+13.32%)
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Day's Range
334.01
346.00
52 wk Range
275.05
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334.01346.00
52 wk Range
275.05414.15
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Strong Buy
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385.50
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+12.69%
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Technical Analysis
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Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
13 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 385.50
(+12.69% Upside)
Waters Corporation SWOT Analysis
Biologics Boost | Waters Corporation strategically positions itself in the rapidly expanding biologics market, with acquisitions and product developments strengthening its offerings in this high-growth sector. |
Financial Health | Explore Waters' robust financial metrics, including a 59.3% gross profit margin and nearly $3 billion in annual revenue, underpinning its strategic initiatives and market expansion. |
Market Dynamics | Delve into the projected 10.3% CAGR of the biologics market through 2028, and how Waters' specialized expertise in QA/QC for biopharmaceuticals positions it for potential outperformance. |
Analyst Outlook | Analyst price targets range from $360 to $460, reflecting varied perspectives on Waters' growth potential amid its focus on high-growth areas like GLP-1 treatments and biologics. |
Waters Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026
- Waters posted Q1 2026 EPS of $2.70, beating estimates of $2.31; revenue hit $1.27B vs. $1.20B forecast, driving 10.64% pre-market stock surge to $334.
- Strong performance driven by successful integration of BD's Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions acquisition; adjusted operating margin reached 23.6%.
- CEO Udit Batra highlighted exceptional operational execution and strong positioning for continued growth trajectory and shareholder value delivery.
- Company faces headwinds including GAAP diluted loss of $(0.87) per share from acquisition charges and Biosciences Division challenges in China market.
- Management issued optimistic guidance expecting continued revenue and EPS growth, supported by upcoming product launches and strategic expansion initiatives.
Last Updated: 05-05-2026, 07:34 pm
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05-05-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.70 / 2.31
Revenue / Forecast
1.27B / 1.2B
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Metrics to compare | WAT | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Healthcare sector companies | Relationship RelationshipWATPeersSector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
P/E Ratio | 46.1x | 21.0x | −0.5x | |
PEG Ratio | - | 0.36 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 11.6x | 3.3x | 2.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 9.4x | 2.7x | 3.3x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 25.0% | 37.1% | 47.1% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 14.1% | 6.2% | Unlock |
Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company operates through two segments, Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and supports products, including chromatography columns, and other consumable products. It also designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments for use in predicting the suitability and stability of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water, polymers, metals, and viscous liquids for various industrial, consumer goods, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research; and develops and supplies software-based products that interface with its instruments, as well as other manufacturers' instruments. In addition, the company offers MS technology, which is used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. Its products are used by clinical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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FAQ
What Is the Waters (WAT) Share Price Today?
The Waters share price today is 342.09.
What is the current Waters (WAT) share price and day range?
As of 05-05-2026, the Waters share price is 342.09, with a previous close of 301.88. The share price has ranged from 334.01 to 346.00 today, while the 52-week range spans from 275.05 to 414.15.
What Is the Waters Market Cap?
As of today, Waters market cap is 33.23B.
What Is the Waters (WAT) Share Price Target?
The average 12-month share price target for Waters is 385.50, with a high estimate of 470 and a low estimate of 330. 13 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +12.69% Upside potential.
What Is Waters's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Waters EPS (TTM) is 10.76.
When Is the Next Waters Earnings Date?
Waters will release its next earnings report on 05-05-2026.
From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WAT a Buy or Sell?
Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
What Stock Exchange Does Waters Trade On?
Waters is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Waters?
The stock symbol for Waters is "WAT."
How Many Times Has Waters Stock Split?
Waters has split 2 times.
How Many Employees Does Waters Have?
Waters has 7900 employees.
What Is the WAT Premarket Price?
WAT's last pre-market stock price is 334.00. The pre-market share volume is 10,260.00, and the stock has changed by 32.12, or 10.64%.
What Is the WAT After Hours Price?
WAT's last after hours stock price is 298.28, the stock has changed by -3.60, or -1.19%.
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