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Waters (WAT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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WAT Analyst Ratings

Hold
10Ratings
0 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
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in the past 3 months
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WAT Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$319.00
▲(5.30% Upside)
Based on 10 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Waters in the last 3 months. The average price target is $319.00 with a high forecast of $358.00 and a low forecast of $275.00. The average price target represents a 5.30% change from the last price of $302.93.
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Highest Price Target$358.00Average Price Target$319.00Lowest Price Target$275.00
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

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Deutsche Numis
$260$290
Hold
-4.27%
Downside
Reiterated
12/18/23
Waters Corp. (WAT) PT Raised to $290 at Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank analyst Justin Bowers raised the price target on Waters Corp. (NYSE: WAT) to $290.00 (from $260.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.
Wolfe Research
Hold
Initiated
12/12/23
Waters initiated with neutral view at Wolfe ResearchWaters initiated with neutral view at Wolfe Research
Citi
$265$300
Hold
-0.97%
Downside
Reiterated
12/11/23
Waters price target raised by $35 at Citi, here's whyWaters price target raised by $35 at Citi, here's why
Wells Fargo
$285
Hold
-5.92%
Downside
Assigned
11/08/23
Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Seanergy Maritime (NASDAQ: SHIP), Continental Aktiengesellschaft (Other OTC: CTTAF) and Waters (NYSE: WAT)
Bernstein
$280
Hold
-7.57%
Downside
Initiated
09/28/23
Waters initiated with a Market Perform at BernsteinWaters initiated with a Market Perform at Bernstein

Best Analysts Covering Waters

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1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
4/17 ratings generated profit
24%
Average Return
-4.15%
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
10/17 ratings generated profit
59%
Average Return
+0.79%
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1 Year
Luke SergottBarclays
Success Rate
7/17 ratings generated profit
41%
Average Return
-7.87%
reiterated a sell rating 5 months ago
Copying Luke Sergott's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 41.18% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -7.87% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
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6/17 ratings generated profit
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Average Return
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WAT Analyst Recommendation Trends

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Feb 24
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Jun 24
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Strong Buy
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Strong Sell
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total
14
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21
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12
In the current month, WAT has received 0 Buy Ratings, 10 Hold Ratings, and 2 Sell Ratings. WAT average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $319.00.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
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WAT Financial Forecast

WAT Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for WAT is $2.57 with a range of $2.50 to $2.76. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.21. WAT beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.28% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WAT has Outperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for WAT is $2.57 with a range of $2.50 to $2.76. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.21. WAT beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.28% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WAT has Outperformed its overall industry.

WAT Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for WAT is $700.08M with a range of $693.52M to $706.79M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $636.84M. WAT beat its sales estimates 75.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 46.68% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WAT has Outperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for WAT is $700.08M with a range of $693.52M to $706.79M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $636.84M. WAT beat its sales estimates 75.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 46.68% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WAT has Outperformed its overall industry.

WAT Stock Forecast FAQ

What is WAT’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Waters Corp.’s 12-month average price target is $319.00.
    What is WAT’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Waters Corp. has 5.30% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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          Is WAT a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Waters Corp. has a consensus rating of Hold which is based on 0 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
            What is Waters Corp.’s price target?
            The average price target for Waters Corp. is $319.00. This is based on 10 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $358.00 ,the lowest forecast is $275.00. The average price target represents 5.30% Increase from the current price of $302.93.
              What do analysts say about Waters Corp.?
              Waters Corp.’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 10 Wall Streets Analysts.
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