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Waters (WAT) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WAT Stock Forecast

Waters (WAT) stock forecast, based on 25 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $398.67, with a high of $407.00 and a low of $389.00. This represents a 24.19% increase from the last price of $321.01.

$250 $290 $330 $370 $410 $450 High: $407 Avg: $398.67 Low: $389 Last Closed Price: $321.01

WAT Stock Rating

Waters stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (32.00%), 16 Hold (64.00%), 1 Sell (4.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 25 1 16 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WAT Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaters24.19%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 35.25%
IndustryDiagnostics & Research Stocks46.62%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts229
Avg Price Target$403.50$403.50$359.00
Last Closing Price$321.01$321.01$321.01
Upside/Downside25.70%25.70%11.83%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 251615--22
Mar, 251416-122
Feb, 25-416-222
Jan, 25-416-222
Dec, 24-317-222
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 16, 2025Eve BursteinBernstein$400.00$321.1024.57%24.61%
Mar 26, 2025Catherine Ramsey SchulteRobert W. Baird$407.00$367.7910.66%26.79%
Oct 17, 2024Jonathan SakraidaCFRA$389.00$347.3112.00%21.18%
Oct 08, 2024Tycho PetersonJefferies$415.00$349.9218.60%29.28%
Aug 27, 2024Brandon CouillardWells Fargo$380.00$336.7712.84%18.38%
Aug 01, 2024Luke SergottBarclays$300.00$352.53-14.90%-6.54%
Jul 02, 2024Vijay KumarEvercore ISI$300.00$282.706.12%-6.54%
Jun 03, 2024Tycho PetersonJefferies$320.00$308.903.59%-0.31%
May 07, 2024Vijay KumarEvercore ISI$320.00$326.06-1.86%-0.31%
Jul 12, 2022Vijay KumarEvercore ISI$365.00$341.416.91%13.70%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 16, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 10, 2025BernsteinOutperformupgrade
Oct 15, 2024BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 08, 2024JefferiesBuyupgrade
Oct 01, 2024Evercore ISIPositivePositivehold
Aug 27, 2024Wells FargoOverweightinitialise
Aug 01, 2024Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Aug 01, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Aug 01, 2024BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
May 08, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$8 $10 $12 $14 $16 $18 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.40$11.25$11.80$10.87$10.75----
Avg Forecast$8.31$11.02$11.93$11.69$11.80$12.83$14.19$15.76$16.73
High Forecast$8.43$11.18$12.07$11.73$11.84$13.06$15.04$15.93$17.06
Low Forecast$8.21$10.89$11.69$11.61$11.77$12.58$13.15$15.59$16.32
Surprise %1.08%2.09%-1.09%-7.01%-8.90%----

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.37B$2.79B$2.97B$2.96B$2.96B----
Avg Forecast$2.29B$2.77B$2.95B$2.95B$2.94B$3.09B$3.29B$3.48B$3.67B
High Forecast$2.32B$2.80B$2.97B$2.96B$2.95B$3.13B$3.29B$3.48B$3.72B
Low Forecast$2.27B$2.74B$2.90B$2.93B$2.89B$3.05B$3.29B$3.47B$3.60B
Surprise %3.21%0.63%0.86%0.13%0.53%----

Net Income Forecast

$300M $450M $600M $750M $900M $1B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$521.57M$692.84M$707.75M$642.23M$637.83M----
Avg Forecast$416.01M$571.54M$658.42M$642.23M$699.48M$760.02M$835.43M$934.19M$991.77M
High Forecast$499.21M$685.85M$790.10M$770.68M$701.56M$774.28M$891.56M$944.46M$1.01B
Low Forecast$332.81M$457.23M$526.74M$513.79M$697.41M$745.76M$779.30M$923.91M$967.16M
Surprise %25.37%21.22%7.49%--8.81%----

WAT Forecast FAQ

Is Waters stock a buy?

Waters stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 16 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Waters is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Waters's price target?

Waters's price target, set by 25 Wall Street analysts, averages $398.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $389 at the low end to $407 at the high end, suggesting a potential 24.19% change from the previous closing price of $321.01.

How does Waters stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waters's stock forecast shows a 24.19% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (35.25%) and underperforming the diagnostics & research stocks industry (46.62%).

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

  • April 2025: 4.55% Strong Buy, 27.27% Buy, 68.18% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 4.55% Strong Buy, 18.18% Buy, 72.73% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 18.18% Buy, 72.73% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.

What is Waters’s EPS forecast?

Waters's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $12.83, marking a 19.35% increase from the reported $10.75 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $14.19 in 2026, $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 2025 is $3.09B, reflecting a 4.52% increase from the reported $2.96B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $3.29B, followed by $3.48B for 2027, and $3.67B for 2028.

What is Waters’s net income forecast?

Waters's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $760.02M, representing an 19.16% increase from the reported $637.83M in 2024. Projections indicate $835.43M in 2026, $934.19M in 2027, and $991.77M in 2028.