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Waters Corporation offers analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences. The Company's segments include Waters and TA. The Company primarily designs, manufactures, sells and services high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC and together with HPLC, referred to as LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products and comprehensive post-warranty service plans. The Company designs, manufactures, sells and services thermal analysis, rheometry and calorimetry instruments through its TA Instruments (TA) product line. The Company is also a developer and supplier of advanced software-based products that interface with the Company’s instruments, as well as other manufacturers’ instruments. It operates directly in over 35 countries and has products available in more than 100 countries.
- Revenue in USD (TTM)2.98bn
- Net income in USD657.02m
- Incorporated1991
- Employees7.60k
- LocationWaters Corp34 MAPLE STMILFORD 01757-3604United StatesUSA
- Phone+1 (508) 478-2000
- Fax+1 (508) 872-1990
- Websitehttps://www.waters.com
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Mergers & acquisitions
| Acquired company | WAT:NYQ since announced | Transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| Optofluidics Inc | -19.80% | -- |
| Augusta SpinCo Corp | -29.94% | 10.86bn |
Data delayed at least 15 minutes, as of Jul 18 2025 21:00 BST.
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| Company | Revenue (TTM) | Net income (TTM) | Market cap | Employees | Price/earnings (TTM) | Price/book value (MRQ) | Price/cash flow (TTM) | Price/sales (TTM) | EPS (excl. extraordinary items, TTM) | EPS (incl. extraordinary items, TTM) | Revenue per share (TTM) | Book value per share (MRQ) | Asset turnover (TTM) | Inventory turnover (TTM) | Receivables turnover (TTM) | Revenues per employee (TTM) | Return on avg assets (TTM) | Return on avg assets (5 yr avg) | Return on investment (TTM) | Return on investment (5 yr avg) | Gross margin (TTM) | Gross margin (5 yr avg) | Net profit margin (TTM) | Net Profit margin (5 yr avg) | Quick ratio (MRQ) | Interest coverage (TTM) | Total debt to capital (MRQ) | Payout ratio (5 yr avg) | Revenue (YOY change %) | Revenue (5 yr growth rate) | Net income (YOY change %) | Net income (5 yr growth rate) | Capital expenditure (5 yr growth rate) | Dividend (5 yr growth rate) |
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| Avantor Inc | 6.69bn | 715.60m | 9.06bn | 13.50k | 12.66 | 1.49 | 8.08 | 1.35 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 9.80 | 8.95 | 0.5329 | 5.69 | 6.01 | 495,200.00 | 5.70 | 3.94 | 6.62 | 4.48 | 33.56 | 33.76 | 10.70 | 6.87 | 0.7532 | 3.95 | 0.4024 | 0.00 | -2.64 | 2.35 | 121.58 | -- | 23.59 | -- |
| Revvity Inc | 2.77bn | 296.04m | 11.27bn | 11.00k | 39.47 | 1.49 | 15.79 | 4.07 | 2.42 | 2.35 | 22.70 | 63.96 | 0.2148 | 3.05 | 4.59 | 251,806.20 | 2.30 | 4.31 | 2.49 | 4.84 | 56.25 | 58.50 | 10.69 | 15.78 | 2.99 | 14.59 | 0.2932 | 6.52 | 0.162 | -0.9086 | 57.70 | 4.20 | 1.27 | 4.56 |
| Solventum Corp | 8.31bn | 379.00m | 12.78bn | 22.00k | 33.95 | 3.92 | 13.84 | 1.54 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 47.69 | 18.85 | 0.5683 | 4.26 | 7.74 | 377,636.40 | 2.59 | -- | 3.05 | -- | 54.71 | -- | 4.55 | -- | 0.8523 | 1.93 | 0.7081 | -- | 0.6954 | -- | -64.41 | -- | -- | -- |
| Align Technology Inc | 3.98bn | 409.56m | 13.94bn | 20.95k | 34.99 | 3.70 | 24.85 | 3.50 | 5.49 | 5.49 | 53.41 | 51.94 | 0.6495 | 4.55 | 3.96 | 190,061.70 | 6.68 | 13.90 | 9.94 | 20.50 | 69.92 | 71.24 | 10.29 | 20.95 | 1.08 | -- | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.54 | 10.69 | -5.32 | -0.9865 | -5.04 | -- |
| Hologic Inc | 4.03bn | 556.70m | 14.27bn | 7.06k | 27.03 | 3.09 | 16.71 | 3.54 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 17.31 | 20.73 | 0.4666 | 2.57 | 6.24 | 570,083.60 | 6.45 | 13.12 | 7.27 | 15.20 | 56.44 | 60.82 | 13.83 | 24.75 | 2.52 | 110.53 | 0.354 | 0.00 | -0.0025 | 3.66 | 73.14 | -- | 4.30 | -- |
| Baxter International Inc | 10.77bn | -277.00m | 14.31bn | 38.00k | -- | 2.02 | 20.30 | 1.33 | -0.5388 | -1.10 | 21.03 | 13.80 | 0.4388 | 2.64 | 5.04 | 283,447.40 | -1.09 | -0.8441 | -1.37 | -1.03 | 36.73 | 38.63 | -2.49 | -2.03 | 1.40 | 3.65 | 0.5882 | -- | 2.66 | -1.31 | -293.68 | -- | -8.52 | 4.12 |
| Cooper Companies Inc | 3.99bn | 414.20m | 14.62bn | 16.00k | 35.52 | 1.76 | 18.79 | 3.66 | 2.06 | 2.06 | 19.86 | 41.54 | 0.3261 | 1.58 | 5.43 | 249,262.50 | 3.39 | 8.72 | 3.68 | 9.73 | 67.20 | 65.70 | 10.39 | 26.35 | 1.23 | 6.80 | 0.2378 | 0.282 | 8.41 | 7.98 | 33.34 | -3.17 | 7.59 | -- |
| Illumina Inc | 4.34bn | -965.00m | 15.50bn | 8.97k | -- | 6.58 | -- | 3.57 | -6.10 | -6.10 | 27.23 | 14.89 | 0.5347 | 2.60 | 6.36 | 483,500.60 | -11.90 | -10.33 | -14.50 | -12.15 | 66.34 | 65.65 | -22.25 | -25.30 | 1.48 | 17.30 | 0.4566 | -- | -2.93 | 4.29 | -5.34 | -- | -9.34 | -- |
| West Pharmaceutical Services Inc | 2.90bn | 467.20m | 15.92bn | 10.60k | 34.81 | 5.93 | 25.96 | 5.50 | 6.37 | 6.37 | 39.47 | 37.37 | 0.8021 | 4.63 | 5.30 | 273,188.70 | 12.56 | 15.61 | 15.00 | 18.70 | 34.54 | 38.00 | 15.66 | 18.84 | 2.03 | -- | 0.0716 | 10.20 | -1.92 | 9.48 | -16.97 | 15.31 | 24.43 | 5.84 |
| Waters Corp | 2.98bn | 657.02m | 17.67bn | 7.60k | 26.95 | 9.00 | 20.77 | 5.92 | 11.02 | 11.02 | 50.04 | 32.98 | 0.6556 | 2.31 | 4.45 | 392,533.30 | 14.44 | 18.41 | 18.02 | 23.46 | 59.27 | 58.71 | 22.02 | 22.81 | 1.28 | 13.77 | 0.426 | 0.00 | 0.0667 | 4.22 | -0.6851 | 1.61 | -2.75 | -- |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc | 7.70bn | 913.40m | 18.78bn | 17.00k | 21.03 | 1.52 | 9.74 | 2.44 | 4.51 | 4.51 | 38.06 | 62.63 | 0.3529 | 0.9622 | 5.17 | 452,852.90 | 4.19 | 2.34 | 4.75 | 2.68 | 71.05 | 71.18 | 11.88 | 7.60 | 1.46 | 6.46 | 0.3665 | 37.52 | 3.85 | -0.7725 | -11.74 | 2.05 | -3.69 | 0.00 |
| Insulet Corp | 2.20bn | 402.20m | 19.94bn | 3.90k | 51.01 | 14.99 | 41.05 | 9.07 | 5.56 | 5.56 | 29.72 | 18.91 | 0.7161 | 1.49 | 6.08 | 563,820.50 | 13.10 | 6.00 | 15.50 | 7.03 | 70.39 | 67.05 | 18.29 | 9.22 | 3.63 | 49.39 | 0.5603 | 0.00 | 22.07 | 22.92 | 102.76 | 104.84 | -4.75 | -- |
| Steris PLC | 5.46bn | 610.12m | 22.09bn | 17.79k | 36.46 | 3.34 | 20.31 | 4.05 | 6.16 | 6.20 | 55.11 | 67.18 | 0.5148 | 4.87 | 5.32 | 306,938.50 | 5.77 | 5.04 | 6.36 | 5.51 | 44.01 | 43.75 | 11.20 | 10.69 | 1.39 | 12.76 | 0.236 | 37.51 | 6.24 | 12.49 | 10.64 | 8.40 | 11.52 | 8.99 |
Data as of Jul 18 2025. Currency figures normalised to Waters Corp's reporting currency: US Dollar USD
46.61%Per cent of shares held by top holders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
| The Vanguard Group, Inc.as of 31 Mar 2025 | 7.00m | 11.77% |
| Fundsmith LLPas of 31 Mar 2025 | 4.83m | 8.13% |
| BlackRock Fund Advisorsas of 31 Mar 2025 | 3.85m | 6.49% |
| AllianceBernstein LPas of 31 Mar 2025 | 3.07m | 5.17% |
| SSgA Funds Management, Inc.as of 31 Mar 2025 | 2.64m | 4.44% |
| Geode Capital Management LLCas of 31 Mar 2025 | 1.51m | 2.54% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co.as of 31 Mar 2025 | 1.45m | 2.45% |
| Walter Scott & Partners Ltd.as of 31 Mar 2025 | 1.44m | 2.42% |
| BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd.as of 31 Mar 2025 | 976.94k | 1.64% |
| Invesco Capital Management LLCas of 31 Mar 2025 | 927.91k | 1.56% |
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Data from 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
