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Waters Corporation (WAT)
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The Waters share price today is 326.67.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Waters Corporation
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') for Waters Corporation is "WAT."
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What Is the Waters Corporation Share Price Today?
The Waters share price today is 326.67.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Waters Corporation
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') for Waters Corporation is "WAT."
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Waters Corporation is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
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329.70
+2.68(+0.82%)
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322.54
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Waters Company Profile
Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through two segments: Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products, and post-warranty service plans. It designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments; 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 are used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. Further, the company provides 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 good, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research. 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.
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 Q4/2025
- Waters Corp. reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $4.53 (beating $4.51 forecast) and revenue of $932M (exceeding $928.09M expectations), yet stock fell 14.49% to $326.04 pre-market.
- Revenue grew 7% year-over-year with strong performance from Alliance iS HPLC and Xevo TQ Absolute platforms; full-year adjusted EPS rose 11% to $13.13.
- The company completed a significant acquisition of BD's Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions, which is expected to contribute $3B in revenue.
- For 2026, Waters projects organic constant currency revenue growth of 5.5-7%, with total revenue guidance of $6.405-6.455B and adjusted EPS of $14.30-14.50.
- CEO Udit Batra described the BD integration as creating 'a scientific powerhouse' and characterized the 5.3% midpoint growth outlook as 'appropriately prudent, yet industry-leading.'
Last Updated: 09/02/2026, 14:56
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Metrics to compare | WAT | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Healthcare sector companies | Relationship RelationshipWATPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 30.3x | 22.8x | −0.5x | |
PEG Ratio | 64.89 | 0.78 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 7.6x | 4.0x | 2.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 6.2x | 2.2x | 3.3x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 22.3% | 34.9% | 44.3% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 12.5% | 4.9% | Unlock |
Analyst Ratings
11 Buy
12 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 402.71
(+22.15% Upside)
Earnings
Latest Release
Feb 09, 2026
EPS / Forecast
4.53 / 4.51
Revenue / Forecast
932.00M / 928.09M
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What Is the Waters (WAT) Share Price Today?
The live Waters share price today is 329.70
What Stock Exchange Does Waters (WAT) Trade On?
Waters is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Waters?
The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Waters is "WAT."
What Is the Current Waters Market Cap?
As of today, Waters market capitalisation is 19.63B.
What Is Waters's (WAT) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Waters EPS is currently 10.80 (Trailing Twelve Months).
When Is the Next Waters Earnings Date?
Waters's next earnings report will be released on 12/05/2026.
Is WAT a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?
Based on today's Waters moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.
How Many Times Has Waters Stock Split?
Waters has split 2 times. (See the WAT stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)
How Many Employees Does Waters Have?
Waters has 7900 employees.
What is the current trading status of Waters (WAT)?
As of 11 Feb 2026, Waters (WAT) is trading at a price of 329.70, with a previous close of 327.02. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 322.54 to 331.03, while its 52-week range spans from 275.05 to 414.15.
What Is Waters (WAT) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for Waters is USD402.71, with a high estimate of USD480 and a low estimate of USD330. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +22.15% Upside potential.
What Is the WAT Premarket Price?
WAT's last pre-market stock price is 328.59. The pre-market share volume is 470.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.57, or 0.48%.
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