Waters Corporation, a specialty measurement company, provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through two segments, Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products, and post-warranty service plans. It also designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments; and develops and supplies software-based products that interface with its instruments, as well as other manufacturers' instruments. Its MS technology instruments are used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. The company's offers thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments for use in predicting the suitability and stability of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water, polymers, metals, and viscous liquids for various industrial, consumer good, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research. Its products are used by pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. The company has a collaboration with Genovis AB to develop and market biopharmaceutical characterization workflows based on the its BioAccord LC-MS System, Andrew+ pipetting robot and Genovis SmartEnzymes. Waters Corporation was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
IPO Year: 1995
Exchange: NYSE
Website: waters.com
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8/28/2024 | $380.00 | Overweight | Wells Fargo |
8/1/2024 | $325.00 → $375.00 | Market Perform → Outperform | Leerink Partners |
6/3/2024 | $320.00 | Hold | Jefferies |
11/13/2023 | $270.00 → $230.00 | Equal Weight → Underweight | Barclays |
9/28/2023 | $280.00 | Mkt Perform | Bernstein |
7/31/2023 | $275.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Barclays |
7/31/2023 | $285.00 → $270.00 | Outperform → In-line | Evercore ISI |
12/14/2022 | $350.00 | Hold | Deutsche Bank |
8/25/2022 | $345.00 | Neutral | Credit Suisse |
7/20/2022 | $349.00 | Neutral | UBS |
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Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Waters with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $380.00
Leerink Partners upgraded Waters from Market Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $375.00 from $325.00 previously
Jefferies resumed coverage of Waters with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $320.00
Barclays downgraded Waters from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $230.00 from $270.00 previously
Bernstein initiated coverage of Waters with a rating of Mkt Perform and set a new price target of $280.00
Barclays downgraded Waters from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $275.00
Evercore ISI downgraded Waters from Outperform to In-line and set a new price target of $270.00 from $285.00 previously
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Waters with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $350.00
Credit Suisse initiated coverage of Waters with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $345.00
UBS initiated coverage of Waters with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $349.00
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Kumar maintains Waters (NYSE:WAT) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $320 to $300.
Across the recent three months, 6 analysts have shared their insights on Waters (NYSE:WAT), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish. The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 0 4 2 0 Last 30D 0 0 0 1 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 3 1 0 3M Ago 0 0 1 0 0 Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $318.67, a high estimate of $358.00, and a low estimate of $275.00. Experiencing a 0.1% decline,
Barclays analyst Luke Sergott maintains Waters (NYSE:WAT) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $295 to $275.
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Barclays analyst Luke Sergott maintains Waters (NYSE:WAT) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $300 to $295.
TD Cowen analyst Dan Brennan maintains Waters (NYSE:WAT) with a Hold and raises the price target from $350 to $358.
Waters (NYSE:WAT) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 0 3 1 0 Last 30D 0 0 2 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 1 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 1 0 The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $321.0, a high estimate of $340.00, and a low estimate of $300.00. Observing a 3.22% increase, the current average has risen from the p
Stifel analyst Daniel Arias maintains Waters (NYSE:WAT) with a Hold and raises the price target from $330 to $332.
Baird analyst Catherine Ramsey maintains Waters (NYSE:WAT) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $319 to $312.
Highlights Sales of $709 million exceeded guidance on a reported basis, declined 4% as reported and 4% in organic constant currencyGAAP EPS of $2.40; earnings exceeded guidance with non-GAAP EPS of $2.63, led by strong operational performanceBeat driven by better-than-expected performance in China, as well as higher-than-expected M&A contribution to overall sales from WyattEx-China organic constant currency sales growth as expected across Pharma, Industrial, and Academic & Government end marketsFull-year outlook reflects the potential for a more gradual market improvement in the second half of the year than previously anticipatedSecond Quarter 2024 MILFORD, Mass., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/
MILFORD, Mass., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) will hold its Q2 2024 financial results conference call live on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Waters Investor Relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available until at least August 28th, 2024, at midnight Eastern Time. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65 years. Wit
Highlights Sales of $637 million at the high-end of guidance, declined 7% as reported and 9% in organic constant currencyGAAP EPS of $1.72; earnings well above guidance, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.21Operational excellence drove gross margin expansion of 40 basis points and adjusted operating margin expansion of 20 basis pointsStrong operating cash flow generation at $263 million; free cash flow of $234 million was 37% of sales Full-year guidance maintained at -0.5% to +1.5% organic constant currency sales growth and non-GAAP EPS of $11.75 to $12.05First Quarter 2024 MILFORD, Mass., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced its financial results for the first qua
MILFORD, Mass., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) will hold its Q1 2024 financial results conference call live on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Waters Investor Relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available until at least June 4th, 2024, at midnight Eastern Time. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65 years. With app
Highlights Fourth Quarter 2023 Sales of $819 million declined 4.5% as reported and 8% in organic constant currency, in line with guidanceOperational excellence drove gross margin expansion of 170 basis points and adjusted operating margin expansion of 120 basis pointsNon-GAAP EPS of $3.62 at the high end of guidance; GAAP EPS of $3.65Full-Year 2023 Strong execution in tough market conditions delivered sales of $2,956 million, a decline of 0.5% as reported and 2% in organic constant currency, as expectedWyatt acquisition delivered an on-target M&A contribution of 2.5% to salesGross margin expanded 160 basis points to 59.6% and adjusted operating margin expanded 70 basis points to 30.9%MILFORD
MILFORD, Mass., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) will hold its Q4 2023 financial results conference call live on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Waters Investor Relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available until at least March 5th, 2024, at midnight Eastern Time. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 60 years. Wi
MILFORD, Mass., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) will hold its Q3 2023 financial results conference call live on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Waters' Investor Relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available until at least November 21, 2023, at midnight Eastern Time. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately
Highlights Sales of $741 million grew 4% as reported and 3% in organic constant currencyStrength led by double-digit growth in Industrial and Academic & GovernmentOperational excellence added 230 basis points of gross margin expansionHigh single-digit organic constant currency growth in the U.S. and Europe was partially offset by Pharma weakness in ChinaWyatt acquisition ahead of expectations with 2% sales contribution in the quarterMILFORD, Mass., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023. Sales for the second quarter of 2023 were $741 million, an increase of 4% as reported, compared to sales of $714 milli
MILFORD, Mass., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) will hold its Q2 2023 financial results conference call live on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Waters' Investor Relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available until at least August 16th, 2023, at midnight Eastern Time. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 8
Highlights First quarter sales of $685 million declined 1% as reported and grew 3% in constant currencyGrowth in broader Asia and Europe offset by weakness in China and the U.S.Instrument revenues declined 3% in constant currency as Pharma customers recalibrated and delayed spendingRecurring revenues grew high-single-digits in constant currency, with continued strength supported by commercial initiativesStrong two-year compound annual sales growth rate of 6.1% as reported and 9.4% in constant currencyFirst Quarter 2023 MILFORD, Mass., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023.
MILFORD, Mass., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the appointment of Heather Knight to its Board of Directors effective August 14, 2024. Ms. Knight currently serves as Executive Vice President and Group President, Medical Products and Therapies at Baxter International. Heather is an accomplished leader who brings decades of experience across the pharma and medical device industries."Heather is an accomplished leader who brings decades of experience across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, with a proven track record for
Highlights Sales of $709 million exceeded guidance on a reported basis, declined 4% as reported and 4% in organic constant currencyGAAP EPS of $2.40; earnings exceeded guidance with non-GAAP EPS of $2.63, led by strong operational performanceBeat driven by better-than-expected performance in China, as well as higher-than-expected M&A contribution to overall sales from WyattEx-China organic constant currency sales growth as expected across Pharma, Industrial, and Academic & Government end marketsFull-year outlook reflects the potential for a more gradual market improvement in the second half of the year than previously anticipatedSecond Quarter 2024 MILFORD, Mass., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/
News Summary: Reduces sample volume requirements by 25x through use of advanced microfluidic technologies while increasing throughput up to 24x compared with competitor capillary DSC technologiesi.Streamlines thermal stability testing of biologics using disposable microfluidic chips (MFCs) enabling analysis under actual high-concentration drug dosing and use conditions.Delivers faster and more accurate measurements of high-concentration biological drug formulationsii with unique design that simplifies sample preparation and accelerates drug development.MILFORD, Mass., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced today the global release of the TA Instruments™ Rapid
MILFORD, Mass., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) will hold its Q2 2024 financial results conference call live on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Waters Investor Relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available until at least August 28th, 2024, at midnight Eastern Time. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65 years. Wit
News Summary: Waters Xevo™ MRT Mass Spectrometer employs next-generation multi-reflecting time-of-flight technology to deliver class-leading combination of high resolution and speed without compromising analytical performance.iDelivers up to 6x resolution at maximum speed and up to 2x mass accuracy of competitive systems,ii enabling scientists to process more samples in less time for large-cohort biomedical research and epidemiology-type studies.Complete workflows available for metabolomic, lipidomic, and metabolite identification enables customer flexibility and convenience using Waters™ software, columns, and instruments for high throughput separations, and universal data-sharing with thir
News Summary: Waters becomes the first vendor to obtain ACT™ Ecolabel Certification for 42 of its liquid chromatography columns, providing independent validation of the environmental impact of Waters column manufacturing, use, packaging, and disposal.Laboratory products that earn the ACT Environmental Impact Factor label make it easy for scientists and procurement professionals to choose more sustainable lab products.Waters supplies its columns to tens of thousands of laboratories worldwide spanning the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences, used as essential components by scientists, quality assurance experts, and analytical chemists.ANAHEIM, Calif. and MILFORD, Mass., June 3, 2
MILFORD, Mass., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced that Udit Batra Ph.D., Waters President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies 2024 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 9:30AM Eastern Time. A live webcast of the event will be available on the 'Events & Presentations' section of Waters Investor Relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the l
VANCOUVER, BC, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WAT Medical, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions, announces the development of ObeEnd, the world's first weight management wristband backed by clinical evidence showcasing its efficacy in reducing dietary intake. Findings from this groundbreaking study were presented at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual conference in May 2024. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of obesity has reached alarming proportions, affecting one in eight individuals worldwide. With 2.5 billion adults classified
News Summary: ACQUITY™ QDa™ II Mass Detector enhances confidence in routine compound identification using the specificity of mass analysis to boost efficiency, robustness, and productivity in LC-UV separations, while leveraging the Empower™ Chromatography Data System for complete traceability.Provides a 20% enhancement in mass rangei for broader analytical support of large molecule and new drug modalities in the development pipeline.Up to 70% lower energy consumption and heat output compared with competing productsii earns recognition from My Green Lab with an Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency (ACT) Label.MILFORD, Mass., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) t
Highlights Sales of $637 million at the high-end of guidance, declined 7% as reported and 9% in organic constant currencyGAAP EPS of $1.72; earnings well above guidance, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.21Operational excellence drove gross margin expansion of 40 basis points and adjusted operating margin expansion of 20 basis pointsStrong operating cash flow generation at $263 million; free cash flow of $234 million was 37% of sales Full-year guidance maintained at -0.5% to +1.5% organic constant currency sales growth and non-GAAP EPS of $11.75 to $12.05First Quarter 2024 MILFORD, Mass., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced its financial results for the first qua
MILFORD, Mass., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the appointment of Heather Knight to its Board of Directors effective August 14, 2024. Ms. Knight currently serves as Executive Vice President and Group President, Medical Products and Therapies at Baxter International. Heather is an accomplished leader who brings decades of experience across the pharma and medical device industries."Heather is an accomplished leader who brings decades of experience across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, with a proven track record for
Waters™ Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the appointment of Richard Fearon to its Board of Directors, effective March 27, 2023. Mr. Fearon is the former Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton Corporation, a multinational power management company. "Rick's expertise is at the intersection of financial excellence, strategic development and transformation, which are the key pillars of Waters' growth plan. We are confident that Rick's unique skillset will complement our Board well and we look forward to benefiting from his insights as we continue to drive value for shareholders," said Dr. Flemming Ornskov, Chairman of the Board. Dr. Udit Batra, CEO and President,
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the appointment of Dan Brennan and Mark Vergnano, to its Board of Directors, effective November 23, 2022. Mr. Brennan currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Boston Scientific Corporation, a global medical device company, and Mr. Vergnano is the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Chemours Company, a chemistry company. "Dan and Mark are outstanding leaders whose decades of experience in the medical device and chemistry industries will add tremendous value as Waters continues to execute its exciting growth strategy," said Dr. Flemming Ornskov, Chairman of the Board. "These appointment
Dr. Michael J. Berendt to Retire from Waters Board Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the appointment of John M. Ballbach to its Board of Directors, effective October 5, 2021. Mr. Ballbach currently serves on the Board of RPM International, Inc., a leader in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. Waters also announced the retirement of Dr. Michael J. Berendt from its Board of Directors, effective October 5, 2021. Dr. Berendt joined the Waters Board in 1998 and has served on both the company's Audit and Science & Technology committees during his tenure as director. "Our sincere thanks and gratitude on behalf of my colleagues to Mike, for his serv
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the appointment of Wei Jiang to its Board of Directors, effective July 14, 2021. Mr. Jiang currently serves as Executive Vice President and President, Bayer Pharmaceuticals Region China & APAC and President, Bayer Group Greater China. Dr. Flemming Ornskov, Chairman of the Board, said, "We are excited to welcome Wei to the Board and know that we will benefit from his operating experience and transformation expertise. Wei has an outstanding record of driving results in regions that represent key growth opportunities for Waters, including China and other Asia-Pacific markets. We believe he is a valuable addition to the Board at this pivotal time f
MILFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced that Dr. Pearl S. Huang, President and CEO of Cygnal Therapeutics and venture partner at Flagship Pioneering, has been appointed as a Director of Waters Corporation, effective January 1, 2021. “We are pleased to welcome Pearl to the Waters Board of Directors,” said Dr. Flemming Ornskov, Chairman of the Board. “Pearl is a distinguished executive with significant scientific expertise in the discovery of biologics, small molecule and nucleic acid-based therapies, as well as a proven track record in drug discovery and the development of clinical trials. We look forward to benefitting from Pearl’s perspecti
MILFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced that Sherry Buck will step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 31, 2020, in order to pursue another opportunity at a privately held company. Upon her departure, Michael F. Silveira, Vice President and Corporate Controller of Waters, will assume the role of interim Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Buck will work alongside Mr. Silveira in order to facilitate a smooth transition. Waters has been actively working with a leading search firm to identify a permanent CFO, and the process is advancing well with several strong internal and external candidates. “On behalf of the Board and management,
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