WAT
WATERS CORP /DE/
$365.36
-2.95%
$37.0B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$37.0B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (57%)
Inst. Holders9 funds
Inst. Value$4.4B
Inst. Activity4 buys / 0 sells
Insider Activity2B / 0S
Insider Net $$451.1K
SEC Reports1
Congressional4 trades
Recent Activity
May 12, 2026
Insider
Chaubal Amol sold 239 shares
SVP & Chief Financial Officer @ $352.21 ($84.2K)
May 5, 2026
SEC
Waters reported Q1 2026 total revenue of $1.267B, well above the $1.20B consensus, driven by $747M in organic revenue (u
8-K — Impact 8/10
Apr 6, 2026
Insider
Bennett Jianqing sold 302 shares
SVP Waters Adv. Diagnostics @ $304.09 ($91.8K)
Mar 31, 2026
Insider
Knight Heather sold 68.44 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
699,659 shares ($265.8M)
Inst.
FMR LLC — DOUBLED
160,156 shares ($60.8M)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAT — 61.8% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 415,995 | Exempt: 303 | TRF Vol: 672,650 | Short Ratio: 61.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark poo
Mar 10, 2026
Congress
Thomas Kean Jr sell
$1,001 - $15,000 — House
Price Targets
$400.29
+9.6% upside
Buy
Current $365.36
Low $345.00
Median $400.00
High $460.00
21 analysts
$345.00
$460.00
Analyst Ratings
8Strong Buy
8Buy
12Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | HSBC | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Jun 2, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| May 14, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| May 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| May 6, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current FY | $14.51 ▲ +0.9% | $14.43 — $14.63 | 10% YoY | 21 |
| Next FY | $16.47 ▲ +0.8% | $15.73 — $17.57 | 14% YoY | 21 |
| Current Q | $3.01 | $2.98 — $3.03 | 2% YoY | 17 |
| Next Q | $4.02 ▼ -3.0% | $3.91 — $4.29 | 18% YoY | 17 |
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $2.8B | — |
| Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | $493.3M | DOUBLED |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $273.2M | ADD |
| NORGES BANK | $265.8M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $222.2M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Chaubal Amol | F | $84.2K |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Bennett Jianqing | F | $91.8K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Knight Heather | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Jiang Wei | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Jiang Wei | BUY | $144.7K |
Congressional Trades
3 members: 0 buys, 2 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Kean | R | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| Thomas Kean | R | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| Deborah Dingell | D | RECEIVE | $1,001 - $15,000 |
9 institutional holders with $4.4B total value (11,498,503 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, Mawer, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 4 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 7,469,936 | $2.8B | 65.0% | — |
| 2 | Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | 1,298,752 | $493.3M | 11.3% | DOUBLED +225.5% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 719,171 | $273.2M | 6.3% | ADD +42.8% |
| 4 | NORGES BANK | 699,659 | $265.8M | 6.1% | NEW |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 585,020 | $222.2M | 5.1% | — |
| 6 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 453,267 | $172.2M | 3.9% | NEW |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 160,156 | $60.8M | 1.4% | DOUBLED +116.5% |
| 8 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 104,315 | $39.6M | 0.9% | ADD +27.2% |
| 9 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 8,227 | $3.1M | 0.1% | DOUBLED +136.2% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 699,659 | — | $265.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 73,987 | 160,156 | +116.5% | $60.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 82,002 | 104,315 | +27.2% | $39.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 3,483 | 8,227 | +136.2% | $3.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | DOUBLED | 476,561 | 1,551,010 | +225.5% | $465.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 105,320 | 73,987 | -29.8% | $22.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEAR_EXIT | 39,314 | 3,483 | -91.1% | $1.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 763,190 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 763,190 | — | $266.4M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 93,274 | 39,314 | -57.9% | $13.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 142,879 | 183,785 | +28.6% | $67.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 22,153 | 41,899 | +89.1% | $15.4M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 766,658 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 490,836 | 700,753 | +42.8% | $260.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 107,094 | 142,879 | +33.4% | $53.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 38,178 | 22,153 | -42.0% | $8.2M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 384,641 | — | $138.4M | 2024-Q3 |
14 unique insiders with 2 transactions. Net insider value: $451.1K ($451.1K bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Chaubal Amol | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | F | 239 | $352.21 | $84.2K |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Bennett Jianqing | SVP Waters Adv. Diagnostics | F | 302 | $304.09 | $91.8K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Knight Heather | Director | A | 68.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Jiang Wei | Director | A | 64.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Jiang Wei | Director | BUY | 500 | $289.46 | $144.7K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | FEARON RICHARD H | Director | BUY | 1,000 | $306.34 | $306.3K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Bennett Jianqing | SVP Waters Adv. Diagnostics | F | 410 | $307.23 | $126.0K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Chaubal Amol | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | F | 709 | $307.23 | $217.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Batra Udit | President and CEO | F | 3,417 | $307.23 | $1.0M |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Carpio Robert L III | SVP Waters Analytical Sciences | A | 4,884 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Bennett Jianqing | SVP Waters Adv. Diagnostics | A | 4,826 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Chaubal Amol | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | A | 7,125 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Batra Udit | President and CEO | A | 5,165 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Batra Udit | President and CEO | A | 25,283 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Vergnano Mark | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | KUEBLER CHRISTOPHER A | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Knight Heather | Director | A | 23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Knight Heather | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Jiang Wei | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Huang Pearl S | Director | A | 23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Huang Pearl S | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Fraser Claire | Director | A | 877 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | FEARON RICHARD H | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Brennan Daniel J. | Director | A | 23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | BADDOUR LINDA | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Ornskov Flemming | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | KUEBLER CHRISTOPHER A | Director | A | 23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Jiang Wei | Director | A | 23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Ornskov Flemming | Director | A | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | FEARON RICHARD H | Director | A | 23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Chaubal Amol | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | A | 1,455 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Vergnano Mark | Director | A | 23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Fraser Claire | Director | A | 358 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Bennett Jianqing | SVP Waters Adv. Diagnostics | A | 986 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Brennan Daniel J. | Director | A | 57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | BADDOUR LINDA | Director | A | 23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Carpio Robert L III | SVP Waters Analytical Sciences | A | 997 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Batra Udit | President and CEO | F | 218 | $376.89 | $82.2K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Chaubal Amol | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | F | 58 | $376.89 | $21.9K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Bennett Jianqing | SVP TA Instruments Division | F | 43 | $376.89 | $16.2K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Carpio Robert L III | SVP, Waters Division | F | 38 | $376.89 | $14.3K |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Batra Udit | President and CEO | A | 7,066 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Chaubal Amol | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | A | 1,884 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Bennett Jianqing | SVP TA Instruments Division | A | 1,385 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
1 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 0 neutral. Avg impact: 8.0/10.
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Hold (57% buy). Based on 28 analysts: 8 strong buy, 8 buy, 12 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$400.29 mean target
+9.6% upside
Buy (1.82)
$345.00 Low
$460.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $365.36 |
| Target Low | $345.00 |
| Target Mean | $400.29 |
| Target Median | $400.00 |
| Target High | $460.00 |
| # Analysts | 21 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.82) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$14.51 | $14.43 | $14.63 | 10.5% | +0.9% | 19↑ 1↓ | $6.4B | 103.4% | 21 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$16.47 | $15.73 | $17.57 | 13.6% | +0.8% | 9↑ 10↓ | $7.1B | 10.4% | 21 |
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$3.01 | $2.98 | $3.03 | 1.9% | +0.3% | 12↑ 3↓ | $1.6B | 110.4% | 17 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$4.02 | $3.91 | $4.29 | 18.1% | -3.0% | 3↑ 11↓ | $1.8B | 119.4% | 17 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $3.007 | |
| 7d ago | $3.029 | -0.022 |
| 30d ago | $2.999 | +0.008 |
| 60d ago | $3.124 | -0.117 |
| 90d ago | $3.228 | -0.222 |
19 analyst firms have rated this stock: 5 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 5 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | HSBC | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jun 2, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 14, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| May 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| May 6, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 6, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 6, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
| Apr 13, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Feb 10, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Guggenheim | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 10, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 27, 2026 | HSBC | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Jan 5, 2026 | William Blair | INITIATE | — | Outperform |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Wolfe Research | UPGRADE | Peer Perform | Outperform |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Morgan Stanley | INITIATE | — | Equal-Weight |
| Nov 5, 2025 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Oct 9, 2025 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Rothschild & Co | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Deutsche Bank | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Wells Fargo | DOWNGRADE | Overweight | Equal-Weight |
| Jun 26, 2025 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 7, 2025 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 7, 2025 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Keybanc | UPGRADE | Sector Weight | Overweight |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Baird | UPGRADE | Neutral | Outperform |
| Mar 6, 2025 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Scotiabank | UPGRADE | Sector Perform | Sector Outperform |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 13, 2025 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 13, 2025 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Barclays | UPGRADE | Underweight | Equal-Weight |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Scotiabank | INITIATE | — | Sector Perform |
| Dec 13, 2024 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Deutsche Bank | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Bernstein | MAINTAIN | Market Perform | Market Perform |
| Nov 4, 2024 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Stifel | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
| Nov 4, 2024 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 59% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 56% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 50% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
3 members of Congress traded this stock: 0 buys, 2 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Thomas Kean Jr | R | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | Waters Corp | Apr 14, 2026 (36d) |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Thomas Kean Jr | R | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | Waters Corp | Mar 18, 2026 (34d) |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Deborah Dingell | D | HOUSE | RECEIVE | $1,001 - $15,000 | Waters Corp | Feb 24, 2026 (15d) |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Kevin Hern | R | HOUSE | EXCHANGE | $1,001 - $15,000 | Waters Corp | Mar 6, 2026 (26d) |
No Reddit sentiment data available yet. Sentiment is analyzed from Reddit investment communities on a rolling basis.
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAT — 61.8% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 415,995 | Exempt: 303 | TRF Vol: 672,650 | Short Ratio: 61.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAT — 55.8% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 297,528 | Exempt: 2 | TRF Vol: 533,361 | Short Ratio: 55.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: WAT — 24,817 shares ($8.7M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260513, Price: $352.21, FTD Value: $8,740,795.57, WATERS CORP
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAT — 1.7M shares, 53,807 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 1,709,801 shares across 53,807 trades.
May 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAT — 63.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 358,489 | Exempt: 7 | TRF Vol: 564,272 | Short Ratio: 63.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 6, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAT — 64.7% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 478,735 | Exempt: 310 | TRF Vol: 739,814 | Short Ratio: 64.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 6, 2026
short_interest
FTD: WAT — 4,879 shares ($1.7M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260506, Price: $342.75, FTD Value: $1,672,277.25, WATERS CORP
May 5, 2026
earnings_calendar
WAT Q1 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-05-05
May 5, 2026
short_interest
FTD: WAT — 2,241 shares ($0.7M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260505, Price: $301.88, FTD Value: $676,513.08, WATERS CORP
May 4, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAT — 2.7M shares, 65,895 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 2,725,425 shares across 65,895 trades.
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAT — 1.5M shares, 46,217 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 1,457,238 shares across 46,217 trades.
Apr 23, 2026
short_interest
FTD: WAT — 2,397 shares ($0.8M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260423, Price: $334.38, FTD Value: $801,508.86, WATERS CORP
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAT — 1.5M shares, 41,281 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 1,475,944 shares across 41,281 trades.
Apr 17, 2026
short_interest
FTD: WAT — 9,933 shares ($3.2M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260417, Price: $319.04, FTD Value: $3,169,024.32, WATERS CORP
Apr 13, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAT — 1.0M shares, 32,546 trades
Week starting 2026-04-13. Total ATS volume: 1,005,937 shares across 32,546 trades.