Waters Corp stock gains after UBS lifts its target to USD 490

Published on 09/10/2026 at 23:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Waters Corp stock got a Buy call from UBS on September 9, 2026, with the target raised to USD 490. The stock closed at USD 405.55 on September 9, 2026, near its 52-week high.

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Waters Corp stock (ISIN US9418481035) added a new analyst catalyst on September 9, 2026, after UBS raised its rating to Buy and lifted its price target to USD 490 from a lower level, as reported by ad hoc news. The move came after Waters closed at USD 405.55 on September 9, 2026, up 0.65 percent for the session, with the stock ending just below its 52-week high of USD 423.56.

Analyst call sets the tone

UBS analyst Lu Li's upgrade put the latest price target at USD 490, and the same report said the previous close was USD 402.91, close to the 52-week high of USD 423.56, according to The Globe and Mail. MarketBeat listed Waters at USD 405.55, with market capitalization at USD 39.85 billion and volume at 755,228 shares as of September 10, 2026.

Latest quarter still matters

Waters Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 1.645 billion and adjusted EPS of USD 3.05, according to INDmoney. A separate MarketBeat earnings summary said the quarter's revenue was up 113.3 percent year over year and the EPS beat consensus by USD 0.04.

Stock near its ceiling

The reference price stood at USD 405.55 on September 9, 2026, against a 52-week range of USD 279.24 to USD 423.56, which leaves little room before the recent high. For investors, the combination of a higher UBS target, a 113.3 percent revenue jump in Q2 2026 and a market capitalization of USD 39.85 billion is the cleanest read-through.