Waters Corp (NYSE: WAT) has reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) of $3.90 versus $3.66 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 7%. However, this performance was $-0.13 short of the consensus estimate of $4.03. E.P.S. were $10.75 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $10.87 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -1%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/12/25, Waters Corp (NYSE: WAT) stock suffered a large decline of -5.8%, closing at $381.91. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was exceptionally high at 267% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been exceptionally strong over the last nine months but has declined -6.9% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Waters has a current Value Trend Rating of C (High Neutral). This rating combines inconsistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Waters has a neutral Appreciation Score of 41 but a good Power Rating of 81, triggering the High Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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