Water sells liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis tools. These analytical instruments provide essential information on various products, such as their molecular structures and physical properties, to help clients enhance the health and well-being of end users. As a percentage of sales in 2024, Waters generated 58% from biopharmaceutical customers, 31% from industrial clients, and 11% from academic/government institutions. In early 2026, Waters plans to merge with BD's life science and diagnostics business, which will substantially change those concentrations. Waters will wind up with more concentration in diagnostics (versus none now) and discovery-related life science tools.
Quick Stats
Jul 02, 202659.2
AI Score
HOLD0.75
Volume Ratio
Aug 03, 2026
Next Earnings
15
+ve Days (30d)
15
-ve Days (30d)
WAT Stock Summary
Last updated Jul 02, 2026
WAT is currently trading at $379.29, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $348.01, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $275.05 to $414.15.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $348.71, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 62.539, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.153, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates WAT at 59.2/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
WAT (Waters Corp) Indicators
Last updated Jul 02, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 62.539 |
| CMF (20) | -0.153 |
| ROC (10) | 6.244 |
| ADX (14) | 23.646 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 6.985 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 64.286 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -9.992 |
| MFI (14) | 53.253 |
WAT Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
WAT Price vs Max Options Open Interest
WAT Max Change In Options Open Interest
WAT Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
4th July 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
WAT Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
4th July 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
WAT Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
4th July 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
WAT Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
4th July 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Waters Corp is above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
WAT Moving Averages Analysis
Waters Corp has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Jul 02, 2026
Waters Corp has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Jul 02, 2026
WAT (Waters Corp) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jul 02, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 369.27 |
| 20 | 366.14 |
| 30 | 363.61 |
| 50 | 348.71 |
| 100 | 330.58 |
| 200 | 348.01 |
WAT Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 25.8398 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 47.986 |
| Market Cap ($) | 37.1 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 7.88 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.1193 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | -- |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 14.5127 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 16.4658 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 401.7826 |
| Most Recent Quarter |