Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for WAT?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for WAT is "Buy" based on 5 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for WAT?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for WAT is $444.50, representing an upside of 38.3% from the current price of $321.43.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jan 27, 2026	Sidharth Sahoo	HSBC	Initiates	Strong Buy	$460.00
Jan 5, 2026	Matt Larew	William Blair	Initiates	Buy	-
Dec 15, 2025	Brandon Couillard	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Hold	$385.00 → $415.00 +30.00 (7.8%)
Dec 10, 2025	Doug Schenkel	Wolfe Research	Upgrades	Buy	$480.00
Dec 2, 2025	Kallum Titchmarsh	Morgan Stanley	Initiates	Hold	$423.00

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