01Waters reported Q3 2026 EPS of $4.10, beating consensus estimate by $0.10 per share.
02Revenue reached $1.8B, meeting analyst expectations in the healthcare equipment sector.
03The stock trades at $470.67 with a $23.4B market capitalization following the earnings release.
04Waters has beaten EPS estimates in all four recent quarters, with Q1 2026 showing the largest surprise at +16.9%.
05Earnings beats often trigger analyst estimate revisions, which may support stock appreciation in following weeks.
Earnings Results
Waters (NYSE:WAT) reported quarterly earnings results on November 03, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Healthcare company reported earnings per share of $4.10, beating the consensus estimate of $4.00 by $0.10 per share. Revenue came in at $1.8B, beating the estimate of $1.8B.
Company Overview
Waters's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $470.67 with a market capitalization of $23.4B.
Waters's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Waters should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.