WAT Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
10.27%
Last Quarter
$2.50
Past Year
$10.88
Growth Past 5yrs
4.28%
Next Quarter
$4.51
Estimate Next Year
$2.76
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$460.00
19.69% Upside
Mean Price Target
$374.75
-2.49% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$48.00
-87.51% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
WAT Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, WAT (NYSE: WAT) reported an actual EPS of $2.5 for the quarter ending on Nov 04, 2025, compared to an estimated $3.21, resulting in a -22.12% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 04, 2025), WAT recorded an actual EPS of $2.95 with a 0.34% surprise. See WAT's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
WAT has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 04, 2025 showing a -22.12% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 04, 2025 recorded a 0.34% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04, 2025 | 2.5 | 3.21 | -22.12% |
| Aug 04, 2025 | 2.95 | 2.94 | +0.34% |
| May 06, 2025 | 2.25 | 2.22 | +1.35% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 4.1 | 4.03 | +1.74% |
| Nov 01, 2024 | 2.93 | 2.68 | +9.33% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.4 | 2.55 | -5.88% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WAT stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given WAT stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 24 analysts have given their ratings
to WAT out of which
7 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
14 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$374.75 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -2.49% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for WAT highest price target?
Analysts suggest WAT's stock price would rise to a high of $460.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for WAT over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the WAT stock price could move to $48.00.
What is the average target price for WAT?
WAT stock has an average analyst estimate of $374.75.
At its current price, how far is WAT from its average target price?
WAT shares are currently trading -2.49% below this price target.
What were WAT’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.50 versus consensus estimates of $3.21, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.93.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
WAT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $4.51 and $2.76 for the whole year.
What has WAT's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 10.27% EPS growth for WAT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 4.28% in the past five years.