Recent Updates — WAT
On August 17, 2026, Robert L. Carpio III resigned as Senior Vice President of the Waters Analytical Sciences Division, effective August 20, 2026, to pursue other opportunities. Tina Wu, currently Senior Vice President of the Waters Materials Sciences Division and President of China, will assume the role of Senior Vice President for the Waters Analytical Sciences Division. Ms. Wu brings over two decades of global leadership experience, previously serving as Global Vice President at DuPont. This executive transition is a routine internal management change without significant financial impact or strategic shift. The company operates in the scientific instruments and laboratory equipment industry.
Waters Corporation reported second quarter 2026 financial results on August 4, 2026, for the period ended July 4, 2026. Total revenue reached $1.645 billion, surpassing guidance, driven by $828 million in organic revenue (up 7% reported, 9% constant currency) and $817 million from acquired Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses. Adjusted EPS was $3.05, meeting the high end of guidance, while GAAP diluted loss per share was ($1.39) due to acquisition-related purchase accounting charges including amortization and inventory step-ups. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting organic constant currency revenue growth of 7% to 9%, acquired business revenue of $3.045 billion, and adjusted EPS of $14.45 to $14.65. Waters Corporation operates in the life sciences and diagnostics industry, providing analytical technologies, informatics, and services.