NYSE:WAT

Waters Corp (WAT)

413.53
-2.62 (0.63%)
as of Aug 13, 2026, 7:59:59 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

Waters Corp (WAT-N) has seen significant fluctuations in its stock performance over the past year. Initially, after the merger of Becton Dickinson's biosciences and diagnostic solutions business last July, the stock price took a noticeable tumble, which left investors puzzled. However, recent trends indicate a positive turnaround with a remarkable recovery of 45% in share value. The latest quarterly report showcased a healthy revenue increase of 8% alongside improved earnings, which has positively influenced the company's full-year forecast. The overall sentiment suggests a rebound in confidence towards Waters Corp as it adapts to new market conditions following the merger.

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Fair Value
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The stock was doing well into early this year when they combined Becton Dickinson's biosciences & diagnostic solutions business last July. Shares plunged, which he didn't understand, but have since turned around, up 45%. They reported a great quarter last month with revenue up 8% and earnings up as well as its full-year forecast.

COMMENT

It will buy part of BDX for $17.5 billion. The market reacted badly, pushing WAT shares by 13.81% which is too much. It was a good deal for BDX, because of the shares received and the debt paid off.

PARTIAL BUY

Life sciences suffered post-Covid after rallying during Covid. WAT is a major player. Last Wednesday they reperted a clean top/bottom line beat, but issued a cautious earnings forecast, so the market gave a muted reaction. Likes them, because they have few competitors at at time when the economy is slowing down.

BUY
After years of stagnation, WAT brought in a new CEO in Sept. 2020. It nearly doubled in the next 12 months, then pulled back a lot. WAT assists drug and biotech companies, businesses he likes that are putting up excellent quarters.
DON'T BUY

WAT vs. TMO vs. DHR Not performing as well as Thermo Fisher or Danaher. Cash from operations has been flat in the last 4 years, whereas the other two have doubled, which is reflected in the stock price. Market share, operating margins, and pricing power impact the business model. Compare these when assessing competitors in an industry.

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Waters Corp (WAT) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waters Corp stock symbol?

Waters Corp is a American stock, trading under the symbol WAT (previously WAT-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (WAT). It is usually referred to as NYSE:WAT or WAT

Is Waters Corp a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 1 stock analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on WAT (previously WAT-N on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Waters Corp.

Is Waters Corp a good investment or a top pick?

Waters Corp was never recommended as a Top Pick on Stockchase. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Waters Corp.

Why is Waters Corp stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Waters Corp.

Is Waters Corp worth watching?

Waters Corp is followed by 6 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Waters Corp stock price?

On 2026-08-13, Waters Corp (WAT) stock closed at a price of $413.53.