WATERS CORP (WAT) Stock Analyst Ratings
NYSE:WAT • US9418481035
319.14 USD
-3.69 (-1.14%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 02:12 PM
ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 77% to WAT. The Buy consensus is the weighted average rating of the current analysts ratings.
- Analysts have set a mean price target forecast of 422.91. This target is 32.52% above the current price.
- WAT was analyzed by 25 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 77. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about WAT.
- In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
- WAT was analyzed by 25 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Price Target & Forecast
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-02-11 | Barclays | Reiterate | Overweight |
| 2026-02-11 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-02-10 | Guggenheim | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-10 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-10 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-01-27 | HSBC | Initiate | Buy |
| 2026-01-05 | William Blair | Initiate | Outperform |
| 2025-12-15 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-12-10 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Peer Perform -> Outperform |
| 2025-12-02 | Morgan Stanley | Initiate | Equal-Weight |
| 2025-11-05 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-11-05 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-10-09 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-08 | Rothschild & Co | Initiate | Buy |
| 2025-08-05 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-08-05 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-08-04 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-07-16 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-07-15 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Overweight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-06-26 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-05-07 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-05-07 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-22 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-10 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-03-31 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Sector Weight -> Overweight |
| 2025-03-26 | Baird | Upgrade | Neutral -> Outperform |
| 2025-03-06 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-02-13 | ScotiaBank | Upgrade | Sector Perform -> Sector Outperform |
| 2025-02-13 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
WATERS CORP / WAT FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for WATERS CORP stock?
25 analysts have analysed WAT and the average price target is 422.91 USD. This implies a price increase of 32.52% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 319.14.
Can you provide the consensus rating for WATERS CORP stock?
The consensus rating for WATERS CORP (WAT) is 76.8 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.
How many analysts cover WATERS CORP (WAT) stock?
The number of analysts covering WATERS CORP (WAT) is 25.