Waters Corporation (WAT)
NYSE · Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research
Waters Corporation is a Healthcare company with a market capitalization of $40.13B and a trailing P/E ratio of 103.2.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | August 4, 2026 | $3.05 | $3.01 | +1.3% |
| Q1 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $2.70 | $2.31 | +16.9% |
| Q4 2025 | February 9, 2026 | $4.53 | $4.51 | +0.4% |
| Q3 2025 | November 4, 2025 | $3.40 | $3.22 | +5.6% |
| Q2 2025 | August 4, 2025 | $2.95 | $2.94 | +0.3% |
| Q1 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $2.25 | $2.22 | +1.4% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 3,662,258 | 4.46% | 5.3 | -1.1% |
| June 30, 2026 | 3,702,766 | 4.51% | 3.2 | -17.9% |
| June 15, 2026 | 4,510,715 | 5.49% | 5.3 | +0.8% |
| May 29, 2026 | 4,475,854 | 5.45% | 4.3 | +13.7% |
| May 15, 2026 | 3,938,447 | 4.79% | 2.9 | +14.9% |
| April 30, 2026 | 3,428,205 | 5.74% | 3.6 | -8.1% |
| April 15, 2026 | 3,730,912 | 6.24% | 4.6 | +12.4% |
| March 31, 2026 | 3,319,229 | 5.55% | 3.1 | +29.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waters Corporation's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Waters Corporation (WAT) has a market capitalization of $40.13B.
What is Waters Corporation's P/E ratio?
Waters Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 103.2. Its forward P/E is 28.2.
Does Waters Corporation pay a dividend?
Waters Corporation does not currently pay a dividend.
What sector is WAT in?
Waters Corporation is in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Diagnostics & Research industry.
What is Waters Corporation's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 3,662,258 WAT shares were sold short, or 4.46% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 5.3. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Waters Corporation's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Waters Corporation reported revenue of $3.17B and net income of $642.63M.
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