Waters Corporation (WAT) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Healthcare · Current price $306.16 (-0.99%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Subbu Nambi | Guggenheim | $440.00 | +43.7% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Brandon Couillard | Wells Fargo | $415.00 | +35.6% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Doug Schenkel | Wolfe Research | $480.00 | +56.8% |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Natalya Davies | Redburn Partners | $390.00 | +27.4% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Sung Ji Nam | Scotiabank | $465.00 | +51.9% |
| May 7, 2025 | Catherine Ramsey Schulte | Robert W. Baird | $374.00 | +22.2% |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Eve Burstein | Bernstein | $400.00 | +30.7% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Catherine Ramsey Schulte | Robert W. Baird | $407.00 | +32.9% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Jonathan Sakraida | CFRA | $389.00 | +27.1% |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Tycho Peterson | Jefferies | $415.00 | +35.6% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Brandon Couillard | Wells Fargo | $380.00 | +24.1% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Luke Sergott | Barclays | $300.00 | -2.0% |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Vijay Kumar | Evercore ISI | $300.00 | -2.0% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Tycho Peterson | Jefferies | $320.00 | +4.5% |
| May 7, 2024 | Vijay Kumar | Evercore ISI | $320.00 | +4.5% |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Vijay Kumar | Evercore ISI | $365.00 | +19.2% |
Top Analysts Covering WAT
WAT vs Sector & Market
| Metric | WAT | Healthcare Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.82 | 2.24 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 11 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +31.5% | +1150.2% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 28.43 | 6.84 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $6.36B | $6.42B | $6.45B | 16 |
| 2027-03-31 | $1.56B | $1.59B | $1.61B | 5 |
| 2027-06-30 | $1.68B | $1.71B | $1.73B | 6 |
| 2027-09-30 | $1.83B | $1.85B | $1.88B | 9 |
| 2027-12-31 | $1.89B | $1.92B | $1.94B | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $1.68B | $1.70B | $1.72B | 4 |
| 2028-06-30 | $1.78B | $1.81B | $1.84B | 6 |
| 2028-09-30 | $1.94B | $1.97B | $2.00B | 9 |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.00B | $2.03B | $2.06B | 4 |
| 2029-12-31 | $7.86B | $8.02B | $8.12B | 12 |
| 2030-12-31 | $8.19B | $8.36B | $8.45B | 6 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $14.33 | $14.38 | $14.41 | 13 |
| 2027-03-31 | $3.12 | $3.18 | $3.24 | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $3.62 | $3.68 | $3.75 | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $4.35 | $4.43 | $4.52 | 8 |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.80 | $4.89 | $4.98 | 4 |
| 2028-03-31 | $3.53 | $3.60 | $3.67 | 5 |
| 2028-06-30 | $3.93 | $4.00 | $4.08 | 7 |
| 2028-09-30 | $4.96 | $5.06 | $5.15 | 10 |
| 2028-12-31 | $5.15 | $5.25 | $5.35 | 5 |
| 2029-12-31 | $19.60 | $20.12 | $20.43 | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $20.69 | $21.24 | $21.57 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for WAT?
The consensus among 11 analysts covering Waters Corporation (WAT) is Hold with an average price target of $402.57.
What is the highest price target for WAT?
The highest price target for WAT is $480.00, set by Doug Schenkel at Wolfe Research on 2025-12-10.
What is the lowest price target for WAT?
The lowest price target for WAT is $300.00, set by Vijay Kumar at Evercore ISI on 2024-07-02.
How many analysts cover WAT?
11 analysts have issued ratings for Waters Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is WAT a buy or sell right now?
Based on 11 analyst ratings, WAT has a consensus rating of Hold (2.82/5) with a +31.5% upside to the consensus target of $402.57.
What are the earnings estimates for WAT?
Analysts estimate WAT will report EPS of $14.38 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $6.42B.
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