WAT · News · 20260804N
Revenue Performance and Mix
WATERS CORP /DE/ · 2026-08-04 · Importance 83 · Surprise 82 · No source text
Waters reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.645 billion, up 113% year over year, with growth driven primarily by recently acquired Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses. Organic revenue was $828 million, increasing 7% as reported and 9% in constant currency. The Analytical Sciences Division delivered 8% instrument growth and double-digit chemistry consumables growth, led by low-double-digit constant-currency growth in Pharma and Applied & Academic markets. Acquired businesses also accelerated, although China-related weakness affected acquired-business performance.
Key facts
- Q2 2026 revenue increased 113% year-on-year to $1.645 billion source
- Total reported revenue of $1.645 billion surpassed the high end of the guidance range source
- Organic revenue of $828 million grew 7% as reported and 9% in constant currency source
- Analytical Sciences Division growth was led by low-double-digit growth in both Pharma and A&G end markets (constant currency) source
- Analytical Sciences Division (ASD) delivered 8% instrument growth and double-digit chemistry consumables growth source
- Waters (WAT) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.05 per share source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | realized | +113.0% | Q2 2026 revenue increased 113% year-on-year to $1.645 billion |