Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation

Price: 363.18

Company and Business Model

Waters Corporation specializes in analytical instruments and software for the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Its core products include liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry systems, along with related consumables and services. Major business segments encompass Waters Division, which focuses on laboratory instruments, and TA Instruments, which provides thermal analysis and rheology solutions. The primary revenue sources are from instrument sales, consumables, and service contracts.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Waters Corporation is more aligned with value investors, given its established market presence and focus on stable revenue streams. The company exhibits moderate growth potential, but with heightened risk factors that may deter conservative investors. This profile suggests a balanced approach for those considering long-term investment strategies.

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Fundamental metrics (experimental)

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
7.88 OK
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
35.9%
EPS surprise
16.9% better than expected
20d volatility
2.6% stable
FMP / FinFeed data updated: 2026-06-11

Forecast impact

positive
Target Raised · HSBC · valid until 2026-07-03 · updated 2026-06-11
Target +19.8% target fill 83.5%
Reaction D5 -0.32% · D10 pending market trust
Impact Potential +3 · Risk -1 up to 30 days or until target is reached
Reco: Hold Potential: 65 Risk: 69 Updated: 2026-06-11 05:37
How recommendation works
Why AI thinks so:
Mixed performance; high risk with uncertain momentum.

Track in portfolio

Price chart

AI recommendation Analyst forecast Calendar event Positive signal Negative signal Neutral / update Hold / informational B My buy S My sell
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-06-11 05:37 Buy Hold Mixed performance; high risk with uncertain momentum.
2026-06-03 02:56 Hold Buy Strong revenue growth, but recent price volatility concerns.
2026-05-22 03:37 Sell Hold Strong revenue growth, but mixed momentum signals.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-06-03 09:27 HSBC Target Raised 415 → 435 371.93
2026-05-07 12:42 Deutsche Bank Target Raised 330 → 350 351.33
2026-05-07 09:42 Barclays Target Raised 400 → 425 349.53

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