Should I buy Waters Corporation (WAT) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Guggenheim — 67% of its targets hit on this sector (101 calls tested). It aims for $490 (+14 %), call made on October 2, 2026, maturing on October 2, 2027 (12 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Waters Corporation
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 67 % | +2.8 % | 9 | $352 -18% |
| Morgan Stanley | 60 % | +1.9 % | 5 | $390 -9% |
| Barclays | 43 % | -5.9 % | 21 | $500 +17% |
| Wells Fargo | 12 % | -15.5 % | 8 | $400 -7% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 71% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 14 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $470, i.e. +10% from the current price ($429).
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on WAT, Morgan Stanley (60% hit rate, 5 scored calls), only targets $390 (call made on July 9, 2026, maturing on July 9, 2027) (-9%) in its most recent call, and $423 (call made on December 2, 2025, maturing on December 2, 2026) (-1%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~109): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on WAT
Median target $470 (+10%) · 14 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Waters Corporation now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 71% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $470 (+10%), and Morgan Stanley (most reliable on WAT, 60%) targets $390. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~109). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Waters Corporation?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($470) is still +10% above the current price ($429) (most reliable on WAT: Morgan Stanley, 60%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Waters Corporation still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($429) and its estimated value: analysts target $470 on median (+10%), with 71% buys (most reliable on WAT: Morgan Stanley, 60%). Cross-check with their real reliability on WAT and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying WAT?
Even the most reliable firm on WAT, Morgan Stanley (60% hit rate, 5 scored calls), only targets $390 (call made on July 9, 2026, maturing on July 9, 2027) (-9%) in its most recent call, and $423 (call made on December 2, 2025, maturing on December 2, 2026) (-1%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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