Waters Q3 revenue reaches $1.77 billion
Key points
- Waters reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.767 billion, exceeding its guidance midpoint by $14 million, with organic revenue growth of 9%.
- Adjusted earnings per share rose 21% to $4.10, beating analysts' $4.00 estimate, while GAAP diluted earnings fell to $0.82.
- Waters raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $6.479 billion–$6.497 billion and acquired MOBILion Systems to expand its protein-analysis technology.
Waters (NYSE:WAT) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.767 billion, exceeding its guidance midpoint by $14 million as organic sales increased 9%.
Adjusted earnings rose 21% to $4.10 per share from $3.40, while GAAP diluted earnings declined to $0.82 from $2.50.
Organic revenue reached $871 million, acquired businesses contributed $896 million, and acquisition-related charges and restructuring costs weighed on reported earnings.
Waters raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $6.479 billion–$6.497 billion and adjusted earnings guidance to $14.60–$14.70 per share.
Analytical Sciences revenue increased 8% to $703 million, while the company completed its MOBILion Systems acquisition to expand its protein-analysis technology.
For the fourth quarter, Waters forecasts revenue of $1.801 billion–$1.819 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.58–$4.68 per share.
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