Is WAT a good investment in 2026?

Waters Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 28.1, with very high volatility (55.9% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of WAT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 55.9%, WAT has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.20 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Waters Corporation (WAT) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does WAT pay dividends?

Waters Corporation currently does not pay a regular dividend.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$29.68B

P/E RATIO

28.1

BETA

1.20

More volatile

DIV YIELD

N/A

52W HIGH

$414.15

52W LOW

$275.05

VOLATILITY

55.9%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$381.29 → $302.54-20.65%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$377.15 → $302.54-19.8%

WAT | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	WAT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	28.1x	22.0x	↑ 28%
Beta	1.20	0.85	More volatile
30d Volatility	55.9%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare WAT's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
WAWAT(You are here)	$302.54	$29.68B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$286.48	$260.03B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$240.40	$579.34B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.05	$153.81B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Waters Corporation is currently trading at $302.54, which is 26.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.20, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME1.0M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WAT a good buy right now?

Waters Corporation trades at 28.1x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Very High based on 55.9% volatility.

Does WAT pay dividends?

Waters Corporation does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

How volatile is WAT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 55.9% and beta of 1.20,WAT is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.