WAT Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of WAT?

Mr. Amol ChaubalSenior Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMs. Jianqing Y. BennettSenior Vice President of TA Instruments Division & Waters Clinical Bus. UnitDr. Daniel Rush Ph.D.Senior Vice President of Strategy & TransformationCaspar TudorDirector of Investor RelationsDr. Udit Batra Ph.D.Pres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorKevin KempskieSenior Director of PRDr. Belinda Gaye Hyde Ph.D.Senior Vice President of Global HRMr. Jonathan M. PrattSenior Vice President of Waters DivisionMr. Christos RossSenior Vice President of Global OperationsMs. Keeley A. AlemanSenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.Ms. Kristen GarveyVice President of Corporation Communications

NYSE : WAT

Waters

$355.13

4.64+1.32%

Open: 4:00 PM

68.97

B+ESG ScoreESG Rating

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Stock Price Today

Waters Corporation (WAT) stock surged +1.32%, trading at $355.13 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $350.49. The stock opened at $349.12, fluctuating between $339.15 and $356.99 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

350.49

Prev. Close

23.15B

Market Cap

339.15

Day Low

45.24

P/E Ratio

7.85

EPS (TTM)

7.48

Cash Flow per Share

349.12

Open

65.18M

Number of Shares

356.99

Day High

99.8%

Free Float in %

19.45

Book Value

1.42M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
May 08, 2026	349.12	356.99	339.15	355.13	1.69M
May 07, 2026	350.97	355.98	341.58	350.49	2.01M
May 06, 2026	344.00	353.53	341.19	349.53	1.87M
May 05, 2026	338.09	346.00	334.01	342.75	2.13M
May 04, 2026	304.60	307.83	298.91	301.88	1.03M
Apr 30, 2026	294.68	309.57	294.68	309.23	1.17M
Apr 29, 2026	299.36	302.41	287.19	292.13	1.27M
Apr 28, 2026	301.51	303.58	296.27	300.73	1.07M
Apr 27, 2026	307.53	311.37	299.72	299.79	1.15M
Apr 23, 2026	324.33	324.33	302.00	311.20	1.45M
Apr 22, 2026	336.58	337.69	329.34	334.38	661.49K
Apr 21, 2026	337.62	346.78	334.82	335.23	844.75K
Apr 20, 2026	326.78	335.71	324.27	335.61	748.9K
Apr 17, 2026	321.04	329.56	318.96	327.77	438.82K
Apr 16, 2026	322.84	327.00	317.41	319.04	733.52K
Apr 14, 2026	325.84	333.47	323.47	330.98	749.39K
Apr 13, 2026	318.82	325.11	316.24	324.68	875.88K
Apr 10, 2026	319.57	321.57	316.88	320.00	835.18K
Apr 09, 2026	316.50	319.57	310.00	317.65	883.49K
Apr 08, 2026	315.43	322.98	311.62	318.53	992.69K

Contact Details

Milford, MA 01757

United States

https://www.waters.com 508 478 2000

About Company

Waters Corporation, a specialty measurement company, 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 also 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. Its MS technology instruments are used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. The company offers 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 life science, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. Waters Corporation was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.

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Company Overview

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) closed at $355.13 USD, gaining $4.64 (1.32%) from the previous close of $350.49. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $275.05 and $414.15. With a market capitalization of about $23.15 billion, Waters Corporation is classified as a large-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.14). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.28 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Milford, MA, Waters Corporation operates in the Healthcare sector and the Medical - Diagnostics & Research industry. Led by CEO Udit Batra, the company employs approximately 7,600 people and listed since November 17, 1995. Waters Corporation, a specialty measurement company, provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 -6.17%, SMA50 -12.92%, SMA200 -6.05%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 32.73 (weak momentum), while the ATR of 12.47 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -22.05% below its high and over 17.37% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 1.60 million shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 1.31 million, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Waters Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 64.56, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 6.1 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.9 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 87.18, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Waters Corporation last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $179.85. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Waters Corporation generated EPS of $10.77 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 5.19%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 10.83% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.70. The next quarter is forecast at $2.33. Next year's EPS is expected at $2.76. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 4 Strong Buy ratings, 4 Buy ratings, 18 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $460.00 to $48.00. The high target offers 29.53% upside. The low target suggests -86.48% downside. The mean target is $368.50. This offers 3.76% upside. Waters Corporation earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended May 05, 2026, missed forecasts by 16.88%. The prior quarter beat by 0.44%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 1.74% in February 12, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Waters Corporation has 59.52 million shares outstanding. The public float is 59.40 million shares, elevated short interest at 5.05% of float. This equals 2.34 million shares. The short ratio is 3.07 days. Institutional investors hold 62.93% of the float. Insiders own 0.11%. CONARD EDWARD holds 74.22 thousand shares, REED JOANN A has 39.68 thousand shares and SALICE THOMAS P has 31.68 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net buying. They sold 0.00 shares across 0 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Waters generated $2.96B in revenue, or $49.88 per share. Gross margin was 58.47%, operating margin 28.53%, and net profit margin 21.72%. Returns are exceptional, with ROA at 13.88% and ROE at 55.83%.
On valuation metrics, Waters trades at a P/E of 64.56, P/S of 6.10 and P/B of 1.90. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 1.13 and cash conversion cycle is 492.20 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.34, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.07.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Waters posted revenue of $2.96B, down slightly from $2.97B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.73B (margin 58.47%). Operating income was $843.61M (margin 28.5%). Net income was$642.23M (EPS $10.87).
The company ended the quarter with $395.97M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $2.36B, and net debt of $1.96B. Total assets were $4.63B, with equity of $1.15B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $602.81M, free cash flow of $442.18M, and capital expenditures of - $160.63M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Waters Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 2.35%, with price expected at $363.47 by May 22, 2026, within a range of $348.08 to $380.42 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 7.88%, reaching $383.12 by August 06, 2026, with a range of $367.63 to $399.35. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 1.41%, with price at $360.15 by May 07, 2027, within a range of $347.46 to $373.69.

Key Takeaways

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) shares are flat 1.06% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Waters Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 64.56. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $343.59, suggesting -3.25% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (2.35% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (7.88% over three months), and a longer-term gain (1.41% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Waters Corporation (WAT) stock price?

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) stock price is $355.13 in the last trading session. During the trading session, WAT stock reached the peak price of $356.99 while $339.15 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in WAT stock occurred in the recent session was 1.32% while the dollar amount for the price change in WAT stock was $4.64.

WAT's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed WAT is part of Medical - Diagnostics & Research industry that operates in the broader Healthcare sector. Waters Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of WAT?

Mr. Amol Chaubal
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Jianqing Y. Bennett
Senior Vice President of TA Instruments Division & Waters Clinical Bus. Unit
Dr. Daniel Rush Ph.D.
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation
Caspar Tudor
Director of Investor Relations
Dr. Udit Batra Ph.D.
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Kevin Kempskie
Senior Director of PR
Dr. Belinda Gaye Hyde Ph.D.
Senior Vice President of Global HR
Mr. Jonathan M. Pratt
Senior Vice President of Waters Division
Mr. Christos Ross
Senior Vice President of Global Operations
Ms. Keeley A. Aleman
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Ms. Kristen Garvey
Vice President of Corporation Communications

How WAT did perform over past 52-week?

WAT's closing price is 29.11% higher than its 52-week low of $275.05 where as its distance from 52-week high of $414.15 is -14.25%.

How many employees does WAT have?

Number of WAT employees currently stands at 7,600.

Link for WAT official website?

Official Website of WAT is: https://www.waters.com

How do I contact WAT?

WAT could be contacted at phone 508 478 2000 and can also be accessed through its website. WAT operates from 34 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757, United States.

How many shares of WAT are traded daily?

WAT stock volume for the day was 1.42M shares. The average number of WAT shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.28M.

What is the market cap of WAT currently?

The market value of WAT currently stands at $23.15B with its latest stock price at $355.13 and 65.18M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	7600
Beta	1.2
Sales or Revenue	$2.96B
5Y Sales Change%	0.592%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Healthcare
Industry	Medical - Diagnostics & Research

WAT Company Profile and Key Details

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