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Waters Corporation
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Waters Corporation (WAT) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Waters Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 15 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 15 unique analysts
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$406.00
↑ 6.17% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest WAT Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Evie Koslosky
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$380.00 → $425.00
Kallum Titchmarsh
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$350.00 → $390.00
Dan Leonard
RBC Capital
BuyInitiates
$435.00
Casey Woodring
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$345.00 → $370.00
Vijay Kumar
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$380.00 → $410.00
Eve Burstein
Bernstein
BuyInitiates
$435.00
Luke Sergott
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$425.00
David Westenberg
Piper Sandler
HoldInitiates
$400.00
Sidharth Sahoo
HSBC
BuyMaintains
$415.00 → $435.00
Michael Ryskin
BofA Securities
HoldReiterates
$370.00 → $400.00
Michael Polark
Wolfe Research
BuyMaintains
$425.00
Daniel Arias
Stifel Nicolaus
HoldMaintains
$380.00
Brandon Couillard
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$355.00 → $370.00
Subbu Nambi
Guggenheim
BuyReiterates
$440.00
Justin Bowers
Deutsche Bank
HoldMaintains
$330.00 → $350.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for WAT?

The analyst consensus rating for WAT is "Buy" based on 15 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for WAT?

The average 12-month price target for WAT is $406.00, representing an upside of 6.2% from the current price of $382.41.

What do analyst ratings mean?

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.

What is a price target?

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.