Waters Corp (WAT)
Health Care ยท Laboratory Analytical Instruments
Waters Corp (WAT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 17, 1995. SentiSense covers Waters Corp in the Health Care sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Laboratory Analytical Instruments. Udit Batra is its chief executive officer. The company reports 7,900 employees, and its corporate website is www.waters.com.
About Waters Corp
Waters 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. In early 2026, Waters merged with Becton Dickinson's life science and diagnostics business, which increased its concentration in diagnostics and discovery-related life science tools.
Latest reported results
Waters Corporation reported revenue of $1.65 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 113.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,163 institutions reported holding WAT, with 97.4 million shares worth $37.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and T. Rowe Price. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on WAT
- WAT sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Waters Corp leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- WAT ownership: all 1,163 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- WAT financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Waters Corp: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does Waters Corp do?
Waters 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.
What sector is WAT in?
SentiSense classifies Waters Corp in the Health Care sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Laboratory Analytical Instruments.
Where does WAT stock trade?
Waters Corp (WAT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 17, 1995.
Who is the CEO of Waters Corp?
Udit Batra is the chief executive officer of Waters Corp.