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Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation

WATNYSEHealthcare● Active
$365.36
$-11.11(-2.95%)
Market Cap$23.8B
P/E Ratio
52W High$414.15
52W Low$275.05

Waters Corporation (WAT) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

wat · stock forecast · 35 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 35 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Hold

35 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
12
Hold
20
Sell
3
Strong Sell
0
Total: 35 · Buy rate: 34.3%

12-Month Price Target

High

$480

Consensus

$406

+11.2% upside

Low

$350

Median: $415 · Last Close: $365.36

The Waters Corporation (WAT) analyst consensus is Hold, based on ratings from 35 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month WAT price target is $406.33, representing +11.2% upside from the current price of $365.36.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $406 (11.2%)

Consensus Target

$406.33

11.2% upside

High Target

$480

31.4%

Low Target

$350

-4.2%

Current Price

$365.36

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the WAT stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $350 to $480. The consensus WAT price forecast of $406.33 implies 11.2% upside from the current price of $365.36.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$380.554.16%

1-day model range: $378.05–$383.05. Peak: $383.05 (+4.16%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$425+16.3%
2028$470+28.7%
2029$502+37.5%
2030$525+43.7%
2031+47.9%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BULLISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

79%7%14%
11Buy
1Neutral
2Sell
RSI (14)68.8Neutral
MACDBULLISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · WAT · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$374.34SELL
MA 10$364.51BUY
MA 20$352.28BUY
MA 50$330.13BUY
MA 100$334.32BUY
MA 200$341.97BUY
Current $WAT · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$370.82SELL
EMA 10$365.19BUY
EMA 20$354.49BUY
EMA 50$339.87BUY
EMA 100$337.96BUY
EMA 200$340.16BUY
Current $WAT · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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HSBC2026-06-03
Maintains
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B of A Securities2026-06-02
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Wells Fargo2026-05-14
Maintains
Equal WeightEqual Weight
Barclays2026-05-07
Maintains
OverweightOverweight
UBS2026-05-06
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NeutralNeutral
JP Morgan2026-05-06
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
TD Cowen2026-05-06
Maintains
HoldHold
UBS2026-04-13
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Deutsche Bank2026-03-25
Maintains
HoldHold
Morgan Stanley2026-02-23
Maintains
Equal WeightEqual Weight

Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Waters Corporation (WAT) stock. Of the recent 236 rating actions, 20 were upgrades and 31 were downgrades. 35 analysts currently cover WAT.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings11
Hold ratings11
Sell ratings00

WAT analyst recommendation trends show stable buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 1 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$6.4B

↓ 14.3% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$7.1B

↑ 10.4% YoY

EPS This Year

$14.52

EPS Next Year

$16.43

↑ 13.2% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast WAT EPS of $14.52 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 12 analysts. The WAT revenue forecast is $6.4B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The WAT stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 35 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus WAT price target is $406.33 (+11.2% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.

The WAT short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $380.55 (+4.16%). The WAT stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $425. The WAT stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $487–$563.

Waters Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker WAT. The WAT stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 34% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

WAT forecast · 8 questions

According to 35 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month WAT price target is $406.33, with a high forecast of $480.00 and a low of $350.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +11.2% potential upside from the current price of $365.36.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.