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Waters (WAT) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WAT Stock Forecast

Waters (WAT) stock forecast, based on 37 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $438.36, with a high of $490.00 and a low of $387.00. This represents a 6.91% increase from the last price of $410.01.

$250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 High: $490 Avg: $438.36 Low: $387 Last Closed Price: $410.01

WAT Stock Rating

Waters stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 19 Buy (51.35%), 16 Hold (43.24%), 2 Sell (5.41%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 37 0 2 16 19 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WAT Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaters6.91%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryDiagnostics & Research Stocks6.65%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21227
Avg Price Target$485.00$436.25$416.22
Last Closing Price$410.01$410.01$410.01
Upside/Downside18.29%6.40%1.51%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 263147--24
Aug, 263138--24
Jul, 262139--24
Jun, 262128--22
May, 262119--22
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 09, 2026Doug SchenkelUBS$490.00$402.9121.62%19.51%
Aug 27, 2026Piper Sandler$480.00$414.1715.89%17.07%
Aug 05, 2026Morgan Stanley$430.00$400.037.49%4.88%
Aug 05, 2026Deutsche Bank$400.00$398.490.38%-2.44%
Aug 05, 2026Vijay KumarEvercore ISI$420.00$394.186.55%2.44%
Aug 05, 2026RBC Capital$475.00$394.5820.38%15.85%
Aug 05, 2026Daniel AriasStifel Nicolaus$420.00$396.086.04%2.44%
Aug 05, 2026Luke SergottBarclays$460.00$396.0816.14%12.19%
Jul 14, 2026Evie KosloskyGoldman Sachs$425.00$373.2213.87%3.66%
Jul 09, 2026Kallum TitchmarshMorgan Stanley$390.00$368.135.94%-4.88%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 27, 2026Piper SandlerNeutralOverweightupgrade
Aug 10, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Aug 05, 2026Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Aug 05, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 05, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 05, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldBuyupgrade
Aug 05, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralBuyupgrade
Aug 05, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 15, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Jul 14, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 $18 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$11.25$11.80$10.87$10.75$10.80---
Avg Forecast$11.02$11.93$11.69$11.80$12.83$14.19$15.76$16.73
High Forecast$11.18$12.07$11.73$11.84$13.06$15.04$15.93$17.06
Low Forecast$10.89$11.69$11.61$11.77$12.58$13.15$15.59$16.32
Surprise %2.09%-1.09%-7.01%-8.90%-15.82%---

Revenue Forecast

$3B $3B $3B $3B $4B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.79B$2.97B$2.96B$2.96B$3.17B---
Avg Forecast$2.77B$2.95B$2.95B$2.94B$3.09B$3.29B$3.48B$3.67B
High Forecast$2.80B$2.97B$2.96B$2.95B$3.13B$3.29B$3.48B$3.72B
Low Forecast$2.74B$2.90B$2.93B$2.89B$3.05B$3.29B$3.47B$3.60B
Surprise %0.63%0.86%0.13%0.53%2.36%---

Net Income Forecast

$450M $570M $690M $810M $930M $1B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$692.84M$707.75M$642.23M$637.83M$642.63M---
Avg Forecast$571.54M$658.42M$642.23M$699.48M$760.02M$835.43M$934.19M$991.77M
High Forecast$685.85M$790.10M$770.68M$701.56M$774.28M$891.56M$944.46M$1.01B
Low Forecast$457.23M$526.74M$513.79M$697.41M$745.76M$779.30M$923.91M$967.16M
Surprise %21.22%7.49%--8.81%-15.45%---

WAT Forecast FAQ

Is Waters stock a buy?

Waters stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 19 Buy, 16 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Waters is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Waters's price target?

Waters's price target, set by 37 Wall Street analysts, averages $438.36 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $387 at the low end to $490 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.91% change from the previous closing price of $410.01.

How does Waters stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waters's stock forecast shows a 6.91% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and outperforming the diagnostics & research stocks industry (6.65%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Waters over the past three months?

  • September 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 58.33% Buy, 29.17% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 54.17% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 8.33% Strong Buy, 54.17% Buy, 37.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Waters’s EPS forecast?

Waters's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $14.19, marking a 31.39% increase from the reported $10.8 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $15.76 in 2027, and $16.73 in 2028.

What is Waters’s revenue forecast?

Waters's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.29B, reflecting a 3.97% increase from the reported $3.17B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $3.48B, and $3.67B for 2028.

What is Waters’s net income forecast?

Waters's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $835.43M, representing an 30.00% increase from the reported $642.63M in 2025. Projections indicate $934.19M in 2027, and $991.77M in 2028.