Waters Corporation (WAT) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 34 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 10 Buy, 21 Hold, 3 Sell.
The consensus price target is $401.00 (low: $350.00, high: $480.00), representing an upside of 21.2% from the current price $330.98.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $11.80 and revenue of $2.94B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $10.75 vs est $11.80 (missed -8.9%). 2025: actual $10.80 vs est $13.11 (missed -17.6%). Analyst accuracy: 84%.
WAT Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$401.00
▲ +21.16% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 34 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Waters Corporation, the average price target is $401.00, with a high forecast of $480.00, and a low forecast of $350.00.
The average price target represents a +21.16% change from the last price of $330.98.
Highest Price Target
$480.00
Average Price Target
$401.00
Lowest Price Target
$350.00
WAT Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 34 analysts giving stock ratings to Waters Corporation in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — WAT
84%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $10.75
vs Est $11.80
▼ 9.7% off
2025
Actual $10.80
vs Est $13.11
▼ 21.4% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is improving.
Revenue Estimates — WAT
100%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $2.958B
vs Est $2.943B
▲ 0.5% off
2025
Actual $3.165B
vs Est $3.162B
▲ 0.1% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
