Waters Corp Q1 Beats, Shares Rise 11%

Waters Corp reported Q1 revenue of $1.27 billion, topping LSEG estimate of $1.20 billion, driven by organic growth and Becton Dickinson acquisition.
Adjusted EPS rose 20% YoY to $2.70, beating analysts’ $2.34 expectation, prompting an 11.1% share price jump to $335.39.
Company lifted 2026 organic constant‑currency revenue growth guide to 6.5‑8.0% and full‑year adjusted profit outlook to $14.40‑$14.60 per share.
Despite the rally, Waters shares remain down about 11% year‑to‑date.