Waters Corporation (WAT)

NYSE Health Care Life Sciences Tools & Services S&P 500
$457.60
+4.52 (+1.00%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
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Performance

price return
1W-1.1%
1M+6.6%
3M+11.1%
6M+28.9%
YTD+20.5%
1Y+23.0%
3Y+90.0%
5Y+24.5%

Key statistics

Full financials →
Market cap$45.0B
P/E (TTM)114.1
EPS (TTM, diluted)$4.01
P/S9.68
P/B2.96
EV / EBITDA110.9
Revenue (TTM)$4.64B
Revenue growth+54.6%
Net margin3.6%
ROE1.1%
Debt / equity0.32
FCF yield1.0%
Dividend yield—
Payout ratio—
Beta (1Y)0.96
Volatility (1Y)35.2%
52-week range$282.77 – $482.28
Avg volume (50D)849.61K

Revenue & net income — last 8 quarters

Statements →
Nov 3, 8:11 AM ET

Waters Corp Reports Q3 2026 Results, Raises Full-Year Guidance and Acquires MOBILion Systems

Positive earnings 2.02

Waters Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 total revenue of $1.767 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.10, driven by 9% organic revenue growth. Supported by strong operational momentum and integration progress, the company raised its full-year 2026 reported revenue and adjusted EPS guidance, while also announcing the acquisition of MOBILion Systems, Inc.

  • Total reported revenue for the third quarter ended October 3, 2026, reached $1.767 billion, with GAAP EPS of $0.82 and adjusted EPS of $4.10.
  • Organic revenue grew 9% as reported and 10% in constant currency during the third quarter.
  • The company raised its full-year 2026 reported revenue guidance by $43 million at the midpoint to a range of $6.479 billion to $6.497 billion.
  • Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was updated to a range of $14.60 to $14.70.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Aug 21, 9:20 AM ET

Waters Names Tina Wu Analytical Sciences SVP After Robert Carpio Resigns

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

Waters disclosed that Robert L. Carpio III resigned as Senior Vice President of its Analytical Sciences Division to pursue other opportunities, relinquishing his duties on August 20, 2026. Tina Wu, currently SVP of Materials Sciences and President, China, will take over the Analytical Sciences role, a leadership change in a business unit.

  • Robert L. Carpio III notified Waters on August 17, 2026 of his resignation as SVP, Waters Analytical Sciences Division.
  • Carpio relinquished his duties effective August 20, 2026.
  • Tina Wu, SVP, Waters Materials Sciences Division and President, China, will assume the Analytical Sciences SVP role.
  • Wu joined Waters in June 2026 after more than 20 years at DuPont, most recently as Global Vice President and President of DuPont Mobility & Materials since 2021.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Aug 4, 6:10 AM ET

Waters Q2 revenue rises to $1.645 billion, GAAP loss $1.39 a share; guidance raised

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Waters reported second-quarter 2026 results on August 4, 2026, with reported revenue of $1.645 billion, up from $771 million a year earlier. The acquired Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses contributed $817 million of that revenue. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $136 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, reflecting acquisition-related purchase accounting charges, while adjusted EPS rose 3% to $3.05 and Waters raised all components of its full-year 2026 guidance.

  • Organic revenue of $828 million grew 7% as reported and 9% in constant currency.
  • GAAP diluted loss of $1.39 per share, compared with diluted EPS of $2.47 in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Adjusted EPS of $3.05, compared with $2.95 a year earlier.
  • Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $14.45 to $14.65; total reported revenue expected at $6.415 billion to $6.476 billion.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
May 5, 6:10 AM ET

Waters Q1 revenue of $1.267 billion beats guidance; raises 2026 EPS outlook

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Waters reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.267 billion, $56 million above the high end of its guidance range, and adjusted EPS of $2.70, up 20% from $2.25 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $14.40 to $14.60 and its organic constant currency revenue growth guidance to 6.5% to 8.0%. GAAP results were a loss of $0.87 per diluted share, reflecting acquisition-related purchase accounting charges from the Becton, Dickinson biosciences and diagnostics business acquired February 9, 2026.

  • Revenue was $1.267 billion versus $662 million a year earlier, including $520 million from the acquired Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses.
  • Organic revenue grew 13% as reported and 11% in constant currency, to $747 million.
  • GAAP diluted loss of $0.87 per share compared with diluted EPS of $2.03 a year earlier; purchased intangibles amortization was $152 million.
  • Second-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS guidance is $2.95 to $3.05; full-year 2026 reported revenue is expected at $6.405 billion to $6.455 billion.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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Recent SEC filings

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Trades disclosed by members of Congress

All WAT congressional trades →
TradedMemberTypeAmount
Aug 13, 2026Kevin Hern OK-01 · JointSell$1,001 – $15,000
Mar 10, 2026Thomas H. Kean Jr NJ-07Sell (partial)$1,001 – $15,000
Mar 18, 2026Gilbert Cisneros CA-31Buy$1,001 – $15,000
Feb 13, 2026Thomas H. Kean Jr NJ-07Sell (partial)$1,001 – $15,000
Feb 09, 2026Kevin Hern OK-01 · JointExchange$1,001 – $15,000
Feb 10, 2026Debbie Dingell MI-06Exchange$1,001 – $15,000
Dec 08, 2025Julia Letlow LA-05Buy$1,001 – $15,000
Nov 19, 2024Julia Letlow LA-05Sell$1,001 – $15,000

From House periodic transaction reports (STOCK Act); amounts are the form's ranges.

Insider transactions

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DateInsiderTypeSharesPriceValue
Sep 30Knight Heather
Director
Award57—$0
Sep 30Jiang Wei
Director
Award57—$0

Prices are end-of-day and split-adjusted. Financial data from Waters Corporation's SEC XBRL filings. Not investment advice.