Waters (WAT) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WAT - Waters Corp
$408.34
6.70 (1.67%)
▲
5d:
-1.26%
30d:
-1.88%
90d:
+13.51%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 03, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WAT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: WAT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$569.96
Based on 8.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$353.90
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 22.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WAT is currently trading at $408.34, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $403.27 to $415.31. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 24.7) is in line with its historical norms (22.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.8% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WAT is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $392.95, while resistance sits at $424.46.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 42/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WAT is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $392.95, while resistance sits at $424.46.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 42/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$403.27 -
$415.31
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
76.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (42/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($440.65)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.8% growth with 113.4% revenue growth
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (42/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$403.27 -
$415.31
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$20.52
(5.0%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$392.95
Resistance Level
$424.46
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
24.68
Wall Street Target
$440.65
(+7.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
113.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-3.1%
Profit Margin
3.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.8% premium
PE vs Historical
24.7 vs 22.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$419.77
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$431.53
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$443.61
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 25→23)
PE COMPRESSION
$408.05
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 24.7, Growth: 13.5%)
$597.41
(+46%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: 13.5%)
$488.27
(+20%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 13.5%)
$415.03
(+2%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
Forward PE: 23.81 | Forward EPS (Implied): $17.15
Bull Case
$493.07
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 25.0
Base Case
$408.34
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 23.8
Bear Case
$312.38
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 21.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
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Sells
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Net
NEUTRAL
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