Waters stock gains on a $424.35 analyst target
Published on 09/04/2026 at 22:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Waters Corp stock (ISIN US9418481035) is trading near $413.61, while the average analyst target stands at $424.35 and the 12-month high is $426.22, according to MarketBeat on September 4, 2026.
Analysts keep the bar high
MarketBeat says 20 analysts cover Waters, with 10 buy ratings, 3 strong buy ratings and 7 hold ratings. The stock also carries a market capitalization of $40.64 billion, giving the move a clear large-cap frame on September 4, 2026.
That setup matters because the consensus target leaves only limited room between the $413.61 trading level and $424.35, even after Goldman Sachs raised its target to $425 and Royal Bank of Canada lifted its target to $475, both cited by MarketBeat on September 4, 2026.
Q2 figures still matter
Yahoo Finance said Waters reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.05 per share and raised full-year guidance for organic revenue growth and adjusted earnings. On the same update, the shares were quoted at $413.56, up 4.41 percent over 30 days and 13.19 percent over 90 days.
For investors, the key comparison is simple: $3.05 in adjusted EPS for Q2 2026 is the operating reference point, while the current market price of $413.61 already sits close to the $424.35 consensus target and just below the $426.22 12-month high.
Waters Corp and the latest investor setup
Waters Corp stock is being shaped by analyst targets, a $40.64 billion market value and Q2 2026 guidance that was raised after adjusted EPS of $3.05.
Analytical instruments drive the story
Waters is a global provider of analytical instruments, software and services for laboratory and research applications, and that business mix supports the market debate around margins and guidance. The company has 20 analysts following it, which keeps the name active on the Street.
Price near the high
Waters shares were at $413.61 on September 4, 2026, against a 12-month range of $282.77 to $426.22. The market cap was $40.64 billion, and the stock closed that session close to the top of its annual band.
Waters Corp stock snapshot
- Company: Waters Corp
- ISIN: US9418481035
- Ticker: WAT
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 4, 2026, 3:55 PM): USD 409.89
- Market capitalization: USD 40.27 billion (as of September 4, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Healthcare / Life Sciences Tools & Services
- Index membership: S&P 500
Waters at a glance
Waters Corporation stock is trading around USD 410, with a market capitalization above USD 40 billion and a consensus target of USD 424.35. The Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.05 and the raised full-year outlook remain the main operating reference points for the name.
