Waters Corporation
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $44.55B
- P/E (TTM)
- -
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $282.77$454.54
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 846.78K
Waters (WAT) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $446.70 - $458.16 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $454.54 |
| 52-Week Low | $282.77 |
| Open | $458.16 |
| Volume (last close) | 907.60K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 846.78K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 5.82B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | -54.79M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 222.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | −$0.68 |
| Profit Margin | -0.94% |
| Operating Margin | 3.08% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -0.36% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.34 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 26, 1996 |
| Market Cap | 44.55B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 98.20M |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 7.65 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.93 |
| EV/EBITDA | 48.21 |
| 50-Day MA | $421.69 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $366.81 |
| 1-Year Change | +28.09% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Waters at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Waters (WAT) has a market capitalization of $44.55B. The stock trades at 7.7× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it lost $54.79M on revenue of $5.82B and generated $222.00M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 84.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $539.00M in cash and securities against $5.21B of debt, a net debt position of $4.68B.
Waters does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is up 28.1% over the past year. At $453.67 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $282.77 to $454.54, above its 200-day moving average of $366.81.
Based on 18 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $463.13, 2.1% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waters
What is the current stock price for WAT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, WAT stock trades at $453.67. The 52-week range is $282.77–$454.54, with a day range of $446.70–$458.16.
What is the P/E ratio for WAT?
The P/E ratio (Price-to-Earnings) for WAT is shown in the Key Statistics section. This valuation metric helps compare Waters Corporation to industry peers.
Does WAT pay dividends?
Waters does not currently pay a regular dividend. It reported a net loss over the trailing twelve months, so it has no earnings to distribute. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for WAT?
Based on ratings from 18 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for WAT is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $463.13, a 2.1% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $453.67.
What is the market cap of WAT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Waters's market capitalization is $44.55B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Waters operates in the Healthcare sector within the Diagnostics & Research industry.