Waters Corp stock hovers near new 52-week high as investors eye recent earnings
Published on 09/18/2026 at 17:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Waters Corp stock (ISIN US9418481035) is trading near a fresh 52-week high, with recent quotes around USD 429 per share on the New York Stock Exchange as of September 17, 2026, keeping the analytical instruments specialist in focus for long-term investors.
Stock holds gains near 52-week high
According to an overview for large-cap investors from Yahoo Finance on September 18, 2026, Waters Corporation shares recently traded at USD 429.56, implying a forward price to earnings multiple of 26.8 times.
As Investing.com reported on September 17, 2026, Waters Corporation stock reached a 52-week high of USD 427.10 and was recently quoted at USD 426.87, only about 0.98 percent below that peak, with a market capitalization around USD 41.6 billion as of that date.
Recent earnings show pressure on margins
Fundamentally, Waters Corporation has faced margin pressure in its latest reported results. Per the stock quote and fundamentals page for Waters at Yahoo Finance, Q1 fiscal year 2026 revenue stood at USD 1.27 billion, while earnings were reported at a loss of USD 72 million, translating into a profit margin of minus 5.68 percent for that quarter.
The same overview indicates trailing twelve month earnings per share of USD 3.94, which, compared with the recent share price near USD 429, results in a high trailing valuation multiple but is offset by the forward earnings expectations embedded in the 26.8 times forward price to earnings ratio cited by Yahoo Finance.
Earnings calendar and investor focus
Looking ahead, the earnings calendar on Yahoo Finance lists an expected earnings date of October 30, 2026 for Waters Corporation. For investors, that upcoming report will be a key checkpoint to see whether the company can improve on the Q1 FY26 profit margin of minus 5.68 percent and translate its strong revenue base of USD 1.27 billion into positive earnings growth.
Waters Corp stock price snapshot
Waters Corp stock, traded on the NYSE under the ticker WAT, recently closed around USD 418.64 on September 17, 2026 after trading intraday as high as about USD 429.67, based on a wrap that attributed the move to the stock’s new 12-month high recorded during that session.
Waters Corp stock key data
- Company: Waters Corporation
- ISIN: US9418481035
- Ticker: WAT
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 17, 2026): 418.64 USD
- Market capitalization: 41.6 billion USD (as of September 17, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Health care equipment and supplies, analytical instruments
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 30, 2026
