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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts are neutral — opinion is divided on direction.

Consensus Rating
Hold
18 analysts·Moderate coverage
39%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
00%
Buy
739%
Hold
1161%
Sell
00%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Price Target Expectations

Analysts see moderate upside — consensus target 28% higher.

Bear Case
$350.00
+12%
Consensus
$401.00
+28%
Bull Case
$480.00
+54%
Price Range18 analysts
Low
Consensus
High
$350.00
$480.00
Current Target
Current Price
$312.14
Upside to Target
$88.86

Price targets are 12-month forecasts. Actual results depend on earnings, market conditions, and sector trends.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Earnings Surprises

Beat rate:75%(9/12 quarters)
Avg surprise:+3.7%
Beat
Miss
Inline
Estimate
Based on reported EPS vs consensus estimate.

Recent Analyst Actions

Feb 22, 2026Morgan Stanley
Waters price target lowered to $350 from $423 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$350.00
+5.0%from $333.33
Feb 10, 2026UBS
Waters price target lowered to $370 from $395 at UBS
Target:$370.00
+12.9%from $327.59
Feb 10, 2026Robert W. Baird
Waters price target lowered to $363 from $398 at Baird
Target:$363.00
+11.3%from $326.16
Feb 10, 2026Barclays
Waters reinstated with an Overweight at Barclays
Target:$400.00
+21.9%from $328.14
Jan 6, 2026Guggenheim
Waters initiated with a Buy at Guggenheim
Target:$440.00
+11.4%from $394.97
Dec 15, 2025Wells Fargo
Waters price target raised to $415 from $385 at Wells Fargo
Target:$415.00
+7.7%from $385.33
Dec 10, 2025Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research Upgrades Waters Corp. (WAT) to Outperform
Target:$480.00
+24.3%from $386.16
Dec 1, 2025Morgan Stanley
Waters initiated with an Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley
Target:$423.00
+6.3%from $397.79
Oct 8, 2025Redburn Partners
Waters initiated with a Buy at Rothschild & Co Redburn
Target:$390.00
+22.5%from $318.35
Aug 5, 2025Deutsche Bank
Waters price target lowered to $315 from $375 at Deutsche Bank
Target:$315.00
+12.0%from $281.19
Aug 4, 2025Jefferies
Waters price target lowered to $385 from $435 at Jefferies
Target:$385.00
+34.8%from $285.59
Jul 11, 2025Scotiabank
Waters Corp. (WAT) PT Raised to $465 at Scotiabank
Target:$465.00
+31.8%from $352.70
May 7, 2025Robert W. Baird
Waters price target raised to $374 from $355 at Baird
Target:$374.00
+10.3%from $339.02
Apr 16, 2025Bernstein
Waters price target lowered to $400 from $430 at Bernstein
Target:$400.00
+24.6%from $321.10
Mar 26, 2025Robert W. Baird
Waters upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Baird
Target:$407.00
+10.7%from $367.79
Oct 17, 2024CFRA
CFRA Upgrades Waters Corp. (WAT) to Buy (midday)
Target:$389.00
+12.0%from $347.31
Oct 8, 2024Jefferies
Waters upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies
Target:$415.00
+18.6%from $349.92
Aug 27, 2024Wells Fargo
Waters initiated with an Overweight at Wells Fargo
Target:$380.00
+12.8%from $336.77
Aug 1, 2024Barclays
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Waters After Q2 Results
Target:$300.00
-14.9%from $352.53
Jul 2, 2024Evercore ISI
Waters price target lowered to $300 from $320 at Evercore ISI
Target:$300.00
+6.1%from $282.70
Jun 3, 2024Jefferies
Waters assumed with a Hold at Jefferies
Target:$320.00
+3.6%from $308.90
May 7, 2024Evercore ISI
Waters Corp. (WAT) PT Lowered to $320 at Evercore ISI
Target:$320.00
-1.9%from $326.06
Jul 12, 2022Evercore ISI
Waters (WAT) Stock: $365 Target And Outperform Rating
Target:$365.00
+6.9%from $341.41
Apr 25, 2022Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Upgrades Waters to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $315
Target:$315.00
+6.3%from $296.44

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