EPS (Diluted) for Waters Corporation (WAT)
According to Waters Corporation's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $10.77. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$10.77
YoY change
+0.5%
5Y CAGR
+5.2%
Peak year (2022)
$11.73
Latest annual
$10.76
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Waters Corporation (WAT) from 1995 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Waters Corporation (WAT) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.76 | +0.5% | ||
| 2024 | $10.71 | -1.2% | ||
| 2023 | $10.84 | -7.6% | ||
| 2022 | $11.73 | +5.0% | ||
| 2021 | $11.17 | +33.6% | ||
| 2020 | $8.36 | -3.8% | ||
| 2019 | $8.69 | +13.6% | ||
| 2018 | $7.65 | +2960.0% | ||
| 2017 | $0.25 | -96.1% | ||
| 2016 | $6.41 | +13.5% | ||
| 2015 | $5.65 | +11.4% | ||
| 2014 | $5.07 | -2.5% | ||
| 2013 | $5.20 | +0.2% | ||
| 2012 | $5.19 | +10.7% | ||
| 2011 | $4.69 | +15.5% | ||
| 2010 | $4.06 | +21.6% | ||
| 2009 | $3.34 | +4.0% | ||
| 2008 | $3.21 | +22.5% | ||
| 2007 | $2.62 | +23.0% | ||
| 2006 | $2.13 | +22.4% | ||
| 2005 | $1.74 | -4.4% | ||
| 2004 | $1.82 | +35.8% | ||
| 2003 | $1.34 | +22.9% | ||
| 2002 | $1.09 | +31.3% | ||
| 2001 | $0.83 | -21.7% | ||
| 2000 | $1.06 | +15.2% | ||
| 1999 | $0.92 | +61.4% | ||
| 1998 | $0.57 | -900.6% | ||
| 1997 | $-0.07 | +256.0% | ||
| 1996 | $-0.02 | -300.0% | ||
| 1995 | $0.01 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Waters Corporation's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Waters Corporation (WAT) most recent annual diluted EPS stands at $10.76 (2025) – edged up 0.5% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Waters Corporation diluted EPS delivered a +5.2% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Waters Corporation diluted EPS declined from $11.73 in 2022 to $10.76 in 2025, a 8.3% drawdown.
2022 marks the peak diluted EPS at $11.73, with the historical low of $-0.07 recorded in 1997.
Within Healthcare, Waters Corporation (WAT) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for diluted EPS is $13.16.
Waters Corporation EPS (Diluted) by Year
Waters Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2025: $10.76
Waters Corporation diluted EPS in 2025 was $10.76, edged up 0.5% from 2024.
Waters Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2024: $10.71
Waters Corporation diluted EPS in 2024 was $10.71, edged down 1.2% below 2023.
Waters Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2023: $10.84
Waters Corporation diluted EPS in 2023 was $10.84, declined 7.6% below 2022.
Waters Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2022: $11.73
Waters Corporation diluted EPS in 2022 was $11.73, grew 5.0% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Waters Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2021: $11.17
Waters Corporation diluted EPS in 2021 was $11.17.
See more financial history for Waters Corporation (WAT).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Waters Corporation, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $23.03 | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $22.95 | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $14.23 | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $13.23 | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $13.08 | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $11.03 | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $7.28 | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $2.37 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Waters Corporation's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Waters Corporation (WAT) is $10.77 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Waters Corporation diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) diluted EPS changed +0.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Waters Corporation diluted EPS?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +5.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Waters Corporation diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Waters Corporation diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $11.73 in 2022.
What was Waters Corporation diluted EPS in 2024?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) diluted EPS in 2024 was $10.71.
What was Waters Corporation diluted EPS in 2025?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) diluted EPS in 2025 was $10.76.
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