Waters Corporation Surges to Top Trading Volume with $340 Million in May 6 2025

On May 6, 2025, Waters Corporation (WAT) saw a trading volume of $340 million, marking a 39.18% increase from the previous day. The stock, however, closed down 2.69%, marking its second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 3.26% over the past two days.

Waters Corporation reported its first-quarter 2025 financial results, with sales reaching $662 million, a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. The company's operating income stood at $151,745, with other income, net, at $1,524, and interest expense, net, at $(10,381).

Waters Corporation's revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $661.7 million, exceeding market expectations with a 3.9% year-on-year growth. The company's non-GAAP profit of $2.25 per share was 1.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates. The guidance for the next quarter’s revenue was set at $751 million at the midpoint, 1.9% above analysts’ estimates. The company's operating margin increased to 22.9% from 21% in the same quarter last year, while the free cash flow margin decreased to 35.3% from 36.8%.

Waters Corporation's organic revenue rose by 7% year on year, a significant improvement from the -9.3% recorded in the same quarter last year. The company's market capitalization stands at $20.73 billion. Dr. Udit Batra, President & CEO of Waters Corporation, attributed the strong performance to the dedication and focus of the company's teams, despite the dynamic external environment.