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332.58 USD
P/E
41.89
EPS
7.86
P/B
7.65
ROE
5.21
Beta
1.14
Target Price
399.81 USD
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Waters Corporation

🧾 Earnings Recap – Q1 2026

Waters Corporation’s shares gained 15.8% as the company delivered better-than-expected organic growth, strong revenue from newly acquired businesses, and a significant 20% increase in adjusted EPS, reassuring investors on the successful integration and growth prospects.

  • Total revenue reached $1.267 billion, with $747 million organic and $520 million from the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions acquisition.
  • Organic revenue grew 13% reported (11% constant currency), surpassing the high end of guidance by ~200 basis points.
  • Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions combined revenue outperformed guidance by $40 million, with reported growth of 7% since acquisition close.
  • Adjusted EPS rose 20% year-over-year to $2.70, beating the high end of guidance by $0.35.
  • Analytical Sciences delivered 12% organic growth (constant currency), while Advanced Diagnostics and Material Sciences showed mid-single to low-double digit gains despite macro challenges and China-related constraints.
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateAug. 3, 2026
P/E41.89
EPS7.86
Book Value43.01
Price to Book7.65
Debt/Equity36.63
% Insiders0.103%
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Revenue Growth0.91%
Earnings Growth-0.03%
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Forward P/E20.10
Forward EPS16.38
Target Mean Price399.81

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Is Waters Corporation a good investment? Waters Corporation (WAT) is currently trading at 332.58 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 399.81 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 41.89. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.

Earnings Schedule: Waters Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 3, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 16.38.

Investor FAQ

Does Waters Corporation pay a dividend?

No, it does not currently pay a dividend.

What asset class is Waters Corporation?

Waters Corporation is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 4 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 3, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 7.86.

Company Profile

Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company operates through two segments, Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and supports products, including chromatography columns, and other consumable products. It also designs, manufactures, sells, and services 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 goods, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research; and develops and supplies software-based products that interface with its instruments, as well as other manufacturers' instruments. In addition, the company offers MS technology, which is used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. Its products are used by clinical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.

Exchange Ticker
NYQ (United States) WAT
SAO (Brazil) WATC34.SA
FRA (Germany) WAZ.F
LSE (United Kingdom) 0LTI.L
Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
1996 0.16 USD

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Split Date Split Ratio to 1
Aug. 28, 2000 2.000000
June 11, 1999 2.000000
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