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Waters Corp. (WAT)
NYSE:WAT
WAT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$279.24 - $423.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume75.18K
Average Volume (3M)576.90K
Market Cap
$19.99B
Enterprise Value$23.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$262.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$792.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.4
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
May 06, 2025EPS Estimate
2.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.71
Shares Outstanding59,410,942
10 Day Avg. Volume668,591
30 Day Avg. Volume576,903
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)7.34
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)22.60
P/FCF Ratio26.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$410.80Price Target Upside30.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth OpportunitiesWAT is well-positioned for growth opportunities, with recurring revenues and new growth areas supporting a high single-digit growth framework.
Revenue PotentialSignificant revenue potential from GLP-1 growth with a projected $150M by 2030.
Strategic PrioritiesM&A remains a top priority, focusing on financially smart deals, indicating a strategic approach to growth.
Bears Say
China Market ImpactChina presents a headwind, partially offsetting growth with a ~100bps impact.
Market ExpectationsShares were down likely on overextended growth and earnings expectations and WAT's premium valuation.
Valuation ConcernsDespite the upbeat outlook, the premium valuation leaves limited upside, prompting the analyst to maintain a Neutral rating.
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Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
24.29% Mutual Funds
34.41% Other Institutional Investors
13.67% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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WAT FAQ
What was Waters Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waters Corp. lowest stock price was $279.24 and its highest was $423.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Waters Corp.’s market cap?
Waters Corp.’s market cap is $19.99B.
When is Waters Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waters Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2025 which is in 24 days.
How were Waters Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Waters Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2025. The company reported $4.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.032 by $0.068.
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 2.22.
How many shares outstanding does Waters Corp. have?
Waters Corp. has 59,410,942 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waters Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waters Corp. reported an EPS of $4.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.032. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.769%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waters Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WAT
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Waters Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$410.80 (30.55% Upside)
$410.80 (30.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WAT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 463.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.67%
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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WAT Company Deck
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WAT Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong performance in Q4 with significant growth driven by new products and strong segments like Pharma and Academic. However, notable challenges remain, particularly regarding foreign exchange impacts and flat year-over-year sales. The outlook for 2025 is cautiously optimistic, backed by strong fundamentals and market recovery expectations.Read More>---
WAT Revenue Breakdown
58.10% Pharmaceutical
30.71% Industrial
11.19% Academic and governmental
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WAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$410.80
▲(30.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WAT
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
6/9 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+10.47%
upgraded a buy rating 18 days ago
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