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WATERS CORP (WAT) Stock Overview

USA - NYSE:WAT - US9418481035 - Common Stock

295.39 USD
-7.06 (-2.33%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:24:58 PM
295.39 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/12/2025, 8:24:58 PM

WAT Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
52 Week High423.56
52 Week Low275.05
Market Cap17.58B
Shares59.52M
Float59.43M
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
EPS(TTM)12.23
PE24.15
Fwd PE20.48
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
IPO11-17 1995-11-17
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences


WAT short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of WAT in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 -5 -10 -15 -20

WAT long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of WAT in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 0 5 -5

The current stock price of WAT is 295.39 USD. In the past month the price increased by 0.64%. In the past year, price decreased by -9.35%.

WATERS CORP / WAT Daily stock chart

WAT Competitors/Peers

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MTD METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL 30.8 25.95B
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TEM TEMPUS AI INC N/A 15.01B
ILMN ILLUMINA INC 22.87 14.62B
MEDP MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC 36.48 13.78B
ICLR ICON PLC 13.23 13.61B
QGEN QIAGEN N.V. 19.27 9.82B
RVTY REVVITY INC 16.95 9.62B

About WAT

Company Profile

WAT logo image Waters Corp. engages in the provision of workflow solutions involving liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis. The company is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts and currently employs 7,600 full-time employees. The firm's segments include Waters and TA. The firm primarily designs, manufactures, sells and services high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC and together with HPLC, referred to as LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products and comprehensive post-warranty service plans. The firm designs, manufactures, sells and services thermal analysis, rheometry and calorimetry instruments through its TA Instruments (TA) product line. The firm is also a developer and supplier of advanced software-based products that interface with the Company’s instruments, as well as other manufacturers’ instruments. The company operates directly in over 35 countries and has products available in more than 100 countries.

Company Info

WATERS CORP

34 Maple St

Milford MASSACHUSETTS 01757 US

CEO: Udit Batra

Employees: 7600

WAT Company Website

WAT Investor Relations

Phone: 15084782000

WATERS CORP / WAT FAQ

What is the stock price of WATERS CORP today?

The current stock price of WAT is 295.39 USD. The price decreased by -2.33% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for WATERS CORP stock?

The exchange symbol of WATERS CORP is WAT and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


On which exchange is WAT stock listed?

WAT stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for WATERS CORP stock?

22 analysts have analysed WAT and the average price target is 362.92 USD. This implies a price increase of 22.86% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 295.39. Check the WATERS CORP stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is WATERS CORP worth?

WATERS CORP (WAT) has a market capitalization of 17.58B USD. This makes WAT a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does WATERS CORP have?

WATERS CORP (WAT) currently has 7600 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for WATERS CORP (WAT) stock?

WATERS CORP (WAT) has a support level at 294.61 and a resistance level at 297.52. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of WAT support and resistance levels.


Is WATERS CORP (WAT) expected to grow?

The Revenue of WATERS CORP (WAT) is expected to grow by 6.66% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the WAT EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy WATERS CORP (WAT) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does WATERS CORP (WAT) stock pay dividends?

WAT does not pay a dividend.


When does WATERS CORP (WAT) report earnings?

WATERS CORP (WAT) will report earnings on 2025-10-30, before the market open.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of WATERS CORP (WAT)?

The PE ratio for WATERS CORP (WAT) is 24.15. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 12.23 and the current share price of 295.39 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for WAT.


What is the Short Interest ratio of WATERS CORP (WAT) stock?

The outstanding short interest for WATERS CORP (WAT) is 4.04% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the WAT short interest.


WAT Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 1 / 10 to WAT. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, WAT is a bad performer in the overall market: 84.79% of all stocks are doing better.


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WAT Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WAT. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making WAT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues.


Chartmill FA Analysis
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WAT Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months WAT reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 12.23. The EPS increased by 8.23% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 21.71%
ROA 14.02%
ROE 30.62%
Debt/Equity 0.55
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
Sales Q2Q%8.86%
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.89%

WAT Forecast & Estimates

22 analysts have analysed WAT and the average price target is 362.92 USD. This implies a price increase of 22.86% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 295.39.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 10.64% and a revenue growth 6.66% for WAT


Analysts
Analysts73.64
Price Target362.92 (22.86%)
EPS Next Y10.64%
Revenue Next Year6.66%

WAT Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners98.15%
Ins Owners0.11%
Short Float %4.04%
Short Ratio2.8