Rating Change
TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating on Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) on October 13, 2026.
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TD Cowen Reiterates Buy Rating on Waters Corporation (WAT)
TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating on Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) on October 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) · reiterate
- Firm
- TD Cowen
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $429.22
- Market capitalization
- $23.4B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on Waters Corporation (WAT) on October 13, 2026, with the stock trading at $429.22 and a market cap of $23.4 billion.
Market Context
Waters Corporation operates in the Healthcare sector. The stock currently trades at $429.22 with a market capitalization of $23.4B. The stock has gained 11.2% over the past 52 weeks.
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Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Waters Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 07, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2026 | Guggenheim | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 09, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for WAT?
A rating of Buy from TD Cowen reflects the analyst's outlook on Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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