Form 8-K · Current report
Waters Corporation 8-K, filed Nov 3, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0001000697
- Accession no.
- 0001193125-26-444400
Summary
Waters Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.767 billion, with organic growth of 9% as reported and adjusted EPS of $4.10, and raised every component of its full-year 2026 guidance, including a $43 million increase to its revenue midpoint. The company also said it acquired MOBILion Systems, whose SLIM high-resolution ion mobility separation technology it expects to complement its mass spectrometry portfolio and broaden its entry into the proteomics market.
Key points
- Third-quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $0.82, down from $2.50 a year earlier on acquisition-related purchase accounting, acquisition and restructuring costs, while adjusted EPS rose 21% to $4.10.
- Full-year 2026 total reported revenue guidance is $6.479 billion to $6.497 billion, with adjusted EPS of $14.60 to $14.70, representing 11% to 12% growth.
- Fourth-quarter 2026 guidance calls for total reported revenue of $1.801 billion to $1.819 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.58 to $4.68.
- CEO Udit Batra attributed growth to consumables and double-digit constant-currency LC-MS instrument growth, citing instrument replacement trends and demand tied to GLP-1s, PFAS and India generics.
- Management said it would outline a starting 2027 growth framework on its earnings call, citing reshoring, synergies and AI-related demand drivers.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 3, 2026, Waters Corporation announced its results of operations for the quarter ended October 3, 2026. A copy of the related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. …
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