WAT · 8-K · 20260804PR331413
Headcount / Restructuring
WATERS CORP /DE/ · 2026-08-04 · Importance 77 · Surprise 82 · In source text
Second-quarter restructuring charges were $49 million, compared with $3 million in the prior-year quarter, and six-month charges were $52 million versus $4 million. The company classified $51 million of second-quarter restructuring and other costs as adjustments to operating income and $55 million for the first six months. Waters said these costs related to consolidating operations and reducing overhead, but the release did not quantify related headcount reductions or facility exits. The charges reduced reported second-quarter operating income by $51 million before tax.
Key facts
- Restructuring charges for three months ended July 4, 2026: $49 million; for six months: $52 million. source
- The Company employed approximately 16,000 colleagues. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | negative | realized | — | Restructuring charges for three months ended July 4, 2026: $49 million; for six months: $52 million. |