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Waters Corporation (WAT) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 7.87

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Is Waters Corporation’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

Waters Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 7.87 is 26% below its 5-year average of 10.65, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.40–11.80).

The earnings per share (EPS) for Waters Corporation (WAT) is 7.87 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 26.96% (10.78).

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WAT Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

WAT Earnings Per Share (EPS)
10.80+0.47% 1Y
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WAT Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

WAT Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

WAT Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

7.87

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

10.78

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

11.05

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

10.65

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

8.43

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

7.33

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

6.21

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-26.96%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-28.81%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-26.07%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-6.66%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+7.36%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+26.63%

WAT Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
Waters Corporation (WAT)—7.8710.7811.0510.65
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)$22.85B42.7141.4239.4336.04
BioNTech SE (BNTX)$21.81B-5.94-4.089.2114.48
Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV)$27.37B5.614.984.093.61
Biogen Inc. (BIIB)$29.00B9.3410.0212.2614.06
DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)$29.24B2.341.801.481.30
Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)$18.40B-8.15-8.27-1.903.46
IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)$30.60B8.077.747.175.87
Hologic, Inc. (HOLX)$16.97B2.402.923.224.07
Centene Corporation (CNC)$31.94B-13.14-3.64-0.050.88

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$7.87

Forward EPS (Est.)

$16.43

P/E Ratio

46.5

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

Waters Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Waters Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Waters Corporation (WAT)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for WAT stock is 7.87.
Is Waters Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Waters Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 7.87 is 26% below its 5-year average of 10.65, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.40–11.80).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Waters Corporation (WAT)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for WAT stock is 10.78.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Waters Corporation (WAT)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for WAT stock is 11.05.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Waters Corporation (WAT)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for WAT stock is 10.65.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Waters Corporation (WAT)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for WAT stock is 8.43.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Waters Corporation (WAT)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for WAT stock is 7.33.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Waters Corporation (WAT)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for WAT stock is 6.21.

Waters Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-3110.80
2024-12-3110.75
2023-12-3110.87
2022-12-3111.80
2021-12-3111.25
2020-12-318.40
2019-12-318.76
2018-12-317.71
2017-12-310.25
2016-12-316.46
2015-12-315.70
2014-12-315.12
2013-12-315.27
2012-12-315.25
2011-12-314.77
2010-12-314.13
2009-12-313.37
2008-12-313.25
2007-12-312.67
2006-12-312.16
2005-12-311.77
2004-12-311.87
2003-12-311.39
2002-12-311.13
2001-12-310.88
2000-12-311.14
1999-12-310.99
1998-12-310.61
1997-12-31-0.07
1996-12-31-0.02

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About Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation is a global leader in specialized measurement, delivering analytical solutions across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company operates through two main divisions: Waters and TA. Under its Waters segment, it engineers, manufactures, sells, and provides support for high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (MS) systems. This includes essential consumables like chromatography columns and comprehensive post-warranty service plans. The TA segment focuses on designing, producing, selling, and servicing instruments for thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry. Additionally, Waters develops and supplies sophisticated software that integrates with both its own instruments and those from other manufacturers. The company's advanced MS technology plays a crucial role in various applications, such as drug discovery and development (including clinical trial assessments), analyzing proteins involved in disease processes, ensuring nutritional safety, and conducting environmental testing. Its thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments are vital for assessing the suitability and stability of a wide range of materials, including fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water, polymers, metals, and viscous liquids. These instruments support diverse sectors like industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare products, and life science research. Waters' extensive client base spans the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental sectors, where its products are instrumental in research and development, quality assurance, and general laboratory operations. Established in 1958, Waters Corporation is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.

Milford, MA
7,600 employees
www.waters.com
Healthcare / Medical - Diagnostics & Research
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Diagnostics & Research
CEO
Udit Batra
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