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Waters Corp. (GB:0LTI)
LSE:0LTI
0LTI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$279.76 - $422.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume262.00
Average Volume (3M)24.00
Market Cap
$20.85B
Enterprise Value$23.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$382.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.4
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2025EPS Estimate
2.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.25
Shares Outstanding59,495,792
10 Day Avg. Volume20
30 Day Avg. Volume24
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$400.93Price Target Upside18.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsWAT’s 1Q sales grew organically by 7%, surpassing expectations, with adjusted EPS slightly ahead of Street estimates.
Growth DriversManagement is confident in the continuation of strong instrument growth, supported by unique market factors.
Market PositionWAT enjoys a strong position in QA/QC for biopharma and GLP-1s, with significant revenue tied to pharma/biotech manufacturing.
Bears Say
Market ExpectationsWaters Corp is seen as a victim of high expectations and weaker first-quarter margins.
Tariffs And PolicyIf the tariff situation worsens, WAT could face increased pressure and may need to raise prices further.
ValuationDespite the upbeat outlook, the premium valuation leaves limited upside, prompting a Neutral rating from the analyst.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
24.29%
Mutual Funds
34.41% Other Institutional Investors
13.76% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
0LTI FAQ
What was Waters Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waters Corp. lowest share price was $279.76 and its highest was $422.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Waters Corp.’s market cap?
Waters Corp.’s market cap is $20.85B.
When is Waters Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waters Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2025 which is in 88 days.
How were Waters Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Waters Corp. released its earnings results on May 06, 2025. The company reported $2.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.222 by $0.028.
Is Waters Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Waters Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Waters Corp. pay dividends?
Waters Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Waters Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Waters Corp.’s EPS estimate is 2.93.
How many shares outstanding does Waters Corp. have?
Waters Corp. has 59,495,792 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waters Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waters Corp. reported an EPS of $2.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.222. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.185%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waters Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0LTI
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Waters Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$400.93 (18.97% Upside)
$400.93 (18.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
GB:0LTI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
42.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Waters Corp.
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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0LTI Company Deck
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0LTI Earnings Call
Q1 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong growth across key segments such as Pharma and PFAS testing, driven by robust demand and innovative products. Despite challenges from newly announced tariffs and a cautious outlook for the U.S. Academic & Government segment, Waters Corporation raised its full-year guidance, reflecting confidence in its ability to navigate current market conditions.Read More>---
0LTI Revenue Breakdown
58.10% Pharmaceutical
30.71% Industrial
11.19% Academic and governmental
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0LTI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$400.93
▲(18.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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