Waters Stock Forecast
NYSE: WATIndustrialsBiotechnology: Laboratory Analytical InstrumentsUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 9, 1:27 PM ET
WAT analyst consensus
Consensus (24 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$456.70+4.55%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 15
- Hold 6
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 24 Wall Street analysts covering Waters (2026-10-09), 18 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 6 rate it a hold and 0 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $456.70, with a high estimate of $530.00 and a low estimate of $349.00. The average target implies upside of 4.5% from the current price of $436.84.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 51.9%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for WAT.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 3 | 13% |
| Buy | 15 | 63% |
| Hold | 6 | 25% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-09.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $349.00 | -20.11% |
| Average target | $456.70 | +4.55% |
| High target | $530.00 | +21.33% |