# Waters Corp (WAT)

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## Company

- Legal name: WATERS CORP /DE/
- Ticker: WAT (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0001000697
- Industry: Laboratory Analytical Instruments (SIC 3826)
- Headquarters: Milford, MA
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: waters.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waters
- Next earnings date: Feb 2, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $3.2B for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/0001193125-26-062604-index.html
- Operating income: $802.6M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/0001193125-26-062604-index.html
- Net income: $642.6M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/0001193125-26-062604-index.html
- SG&A: $830.4M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/0001193125-26-062604-index.html
- Employees: 7,900 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/d778470d10k.htm
- Shares outstanding: 98,248,111 as of Aug 7, 2026 (10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526344691/0001193125-26-344691-index.html
- Auditor: Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/d778470d10k.htm

## Business

Waters Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered innovations in chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis serving life, materials and food sciences for more than 65 years.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/d778470d10k.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $3.2B | $802.6M | $642.6M | $830.4M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $3.0B | $826.4M | $637.8M | $690.1M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $3.0B | $817.7M | $642.2M | $736.0M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $3.0B | $873.4M | $707.8M | $658.0M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $2.8B | $821.7M | $692.8M | $627.0M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/waters-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- Dr. Udit Batra, President & Chief Executive Officer, Waters Corporation. Source: 8-K filed Nov 3, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526444400/d22941dex991.htm
- Udit Batra, President and CEO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/udit-batra-64a58923. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 3, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000100069726000101/0001000697-26-000101-index.htm
- Amol Chaubal, SVP & Chief Financial Officer. Source: Form 4 filed May 14, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000100069726000113/0001000697-26-000113-index.htm
- Tina Wu, Senior Vice President, Waters Materials Sciences Division and President, China. Source: 8-K filed Aug 21, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526360081/d144683d8k.htm
- Robert Carpio, Senior Vice President of the Waters Division. Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/d778470d10k.htm
- D. Steven Conly, SVP, Waters Biosciences. Source: Form 3 filed Nov 6, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000100069726000146/0001000697-26-000146-index.htm
- Tong (NMN) Wu, SVP Waters Analytical Sciences. Source: Form 3 filed Aug 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000100069726000132/0001000697-26-000132-index.htm
- Jianqing Bennett, SVP Waters Adv. Diagnostics. Source: Form 4 filed Apr 7, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000100069726000111/0001000697-26-000111-index.htm
- Christopher A. Kuebler, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm
- Flemming Ørnskov, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm
- Heather Knight, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm
- Jianqing Y. Bennett, Named in proxy. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jianqing-bennett. Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm
- Mark Vergnano, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm
- Robert Carpio III, Senior Vice President, Waters Division. Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm
- Udit Batra, Ph.D., Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm
- Wei Jiang, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 3, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526444400/d22941d8k.htm
- Aug 21, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526360081/d144683d8k.htm
- Aug 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526331413/d163377d8k.htm
- May 22, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526236929/d110015d8k.htm
- May 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526204955/d131836d8k.htm
- Mar 23, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526119753/d70582d8k.htm
- Mar 16, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526107339/d122710d8k.htm
- Feb 9, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.01, Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526042819/d23927d8k.htm
- Feb 9, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526041897/d37473d8k.htm
- Jan 27, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526024492/d60099d8k.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 6, 2026: Christopher A. Kuebler (Director) sold 3,626 shares, about $1.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000100069726000127/0001000697-26-000127-index.htm
- Mar 16, 2026: Wei Jiang (Director) bought 500 shares, about $144,730. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000100069726000105/0001000697-26-000105-index.htm
- Mar 6, 2026: Richard H. Fearon (Director) bought 1,000 shares, about $306,340. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000100069726000103/0001000697-26-000103-index.htm

## What management said

- "Our team delivered exceptional results led by best-in-class consumables growth across both our Analytical Sciences and Biosciences divisions, as strong execution, new product innovation, and rising customer testing volume accelerated growth" Dr. Udit Batra, President & Chief Executive Officer, Waters Corporation (8-K filed Nov 3, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526444400/d22941dex991.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Nov 3, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526444400/d22941d8k.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526062604/d778470d10k.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526344691/d170082d10q.htm
- DEF 14A filed Apr 9, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526149657/d71187ddef14a.htm

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