---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-204955"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WAT"
cik: "0001000697"
company_name: "WATERS CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-05-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T23:07:28.867864+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Waters Q1 revenue $1.267B beats guidance; raises FY2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $14.40-$14.60

## Summary
- Total reported revenue of $1.267B exceeded guidance by $56M; GAAP EPS ($0.87) due to acquisition charges, Adjusted EPS $2.70 (+20% YoY).
- Organic revenue grew 13% (11% constant currency), exceeding high end of guidance; driven by instrument and chemistry growth.
- Acquired Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions contributed $520M revenue from Feb 9 close, $40M above guidance.
- Raising FY2026 organic constant currency growth guidance to 6.5%-8.0%, adjusted EPS to $14.40-$14.60.
- Q2 2026 guidance: revenue $1.616B-$1.631B, adjusted EPS $2.95-$3.05.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-204955
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WAT
- cik: 0001000697
- company_name: WATERS CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-05-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526204955/0001193125-26-204955-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526204955/d131836d8k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: fb9e99b851278b0b1b4f6be19f9f3d28b87b02c7
  claim: WATERS CORP /DE/ reported first quarter of 2026 results: revenue $1.267 billion, EPS Adjusted EPS of $2.70. Guidance raised.
  evidence_excerpt: of Investor Relations – (508) 482-3448 Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results First Quarter 2026 Highlights • Total reported revenue of $1.267 billion exceeded the high end of the guidance range by $56 million, driven by strong outperformance in both organic revenue and the acquired businesses. • Organic revenue grew 13% as
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/000119312526204955/0001193125-26-204955-index.htm

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