Waters Raises 2026 Guidance After Q3 Revenue and Adjusted EPS Beat

Waters reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.767 billion for the period ended October 3, up 9% organically, while adjusted EPS rose 21% to $4.10; GAAP EPS was $0.82 after acquisition-related and restructuring costs. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance to $6.479 billion-$6.497 billion in revenue and $14.60-$14.70 in adjusted EPS, and expects fourth-quarter revenue of $1.801 billion-$1.819 billion. Waters also announced the acquisition of MOBILion Systems, Inc., whose ion mobility technology is intended to expand its mass spectrometry and proteomics offerings; the filing did not disclose a purchase price.