Waters Corporation (WAT) Stock Forecast
WAT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.38 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $464.30 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +6.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $3.99
- 52-week range
- $283.32 – $444.15
WAT analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WAT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WAT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.00 | $3.92 | $4.03 | $3.40 | +17.5% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $14.58 | $14.45 | $14.65 | $13.13 | +11.0% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $16.53 | $15.95 | $17.74 | $14.58 | +13.4% | 24 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WAT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.75B | $1.75B | $1.76B | +119.3% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.46B | $6.44B | $6.48B | +104.0% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.13B | $7.03B | $7.29B | +10.4% | 23 |
WAT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WAT revenue: reported and forecast
WAT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.99 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | +0.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $14.51 | $14.58 | $14.57 | $14.58 | $14.58 | +0.5% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $16.49 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.53 | $16.53 | +0.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WAT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WAT beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from WAT
24 analysts cover Waters; their consensus rating is buy (4.38 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $464.30, 6.3% above the latest close of $436.95. Analysts expect earnings of $14.58 per share for 2026, +11.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $16.53 per share on revenue of $7.1 billion. Waters beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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WAT forecast FAQ
What is Waters's price target?
The average analyst price target for Waters is $464.30, 6.3% above the latest close of $436.95.
Is Waters a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering Waters, 15 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Waters's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $14.58 per share for 2026 (range $14.45 to $14.65); for 2027 the estimate is $16.53.
What is Waters's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $6.5 billion, growth of 104.0%; for 2027 it is $7.1 billion.
When does Waters report earnings?
Waters is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $3.99.
Does Waters usually beat earnings estimates?
Waters reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.