WATERS Stock Forecast & Price Target
WATERS Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $487.41 (+2.9%) for WATERS in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $473.76. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
WATERS Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees WATERS at $473.91 (+0.03%) today around 10:15 AM ET and at $472.07 (−0.36%) today around 3 PM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
WATERS Stock 2026: Price Performance
WATERS stock has gained 24.7% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $473.76 (as of Nov 11, 2026). Over the same period the S&P 500 is up 10.9%, putting the stock 13.8 percentage points ahead of the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $281.65 and $482.42; it is currently trading near its 52-week high.
WATERS Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $429.59 for WATERS – −9.3% from today. The range band runs from $290.94 – $568.25: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
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Make your own forecastAbout WATERS
Waters Corporation, headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, makes analytical instruments, software and consumables. The company was founded in 1958 by James Waters. It is best known for liquid chromatography systems and mass spectrometers, which separate and identify substances in samples, complemented by thermal analysis and materials testing instruments, long sold under the TA Instruments name. In February 2026 Waters completed its combination with BD's Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business, adding flow cytometry and microbiology diagnostics.
The largest customers are pharmaceutical companies, which use Waters systems in drug development, quality control and manufacturing, especially for biologics and GLP-1 drugs. Other customers include food and environmental laboratories, chemical companies, universities and government labs. Recurring revenue from service contracts, columns and chemistries provides stability, while instrument sales depend on capital spending cycles. Competitors include Agilent, Thermo Fisher and Shimadzu. Waters trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WAT and is a member of the S&P 500.
The current price of WATERS stock is $473.76 (−0.87% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $474.63 and the low $470.96.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about WATERS Stock
What is the WATERS stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects WATERS to reach $487.41 in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026), a change of +2.9% from the current price of $473.76. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $429.59 (−9.3%).
What is the WATERS stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $487.41 (+2.9%), 2 months $489.27 (+3.3%), 6 months $488.95 (+3.2%), 10 months $429.59 (−9.3%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will WATERS stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points up (+2.9% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for WATERS?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.