Waters (WAT) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 26 analyst ratings
Based on 14 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | Upgraded | Neutral → Overweight | $480.00 from $400.00 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $470.00 from $425.00 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $460.00 from $425.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $400.00 from $370.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $420.00 from $410.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $475.00 from $435.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $475.00 from $408.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Buy | $425.00 from $380.00 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $390.00 from $350.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Initiated Coverage | Outperform | $435.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Guggenheim | Maintained | Buy | $440.00 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $410.00 from $380.00 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Maintained | Outperform | $435.00 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Initiated Coverage | Neutral | $400.00 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| HSBC | Maintained | Buy | $435.00 from $415.00 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Wolfe Research | Initiated Coverage | Outperform | $425.00 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Neutral | $400.00 from $370.00 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $370.00 from $355.00 | May 14, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $425.00 from $400.00 | May 7, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $385.00 from $345.00 | May 6, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for WAT stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Waters (WAT) is $437.86, with a high estimate of $480.00 and a low of $390.00, across 14 analysts.
Is WAT a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Waters currently average a Buy rating: 16 buy, 9 hold and 1 sell, from 26 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for WAT?
The average price target of $437.86 implies 6.29% upside from the last price of $411.94.
What is the latest analyst rating on WAT?
On Aug 27, 2026, Piper Sandler upgraded Waters to Overweight with a price target of $480.00.
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