First Eagle Investment's WAT Position Overview
First Eagle Investment (via First Eagle Investment Management, LLC) currently holds 1.34 M shares of Waters Corporation (WAT) worth $500.72 M, representing 0.84% of the portfolio. First purchased in 1970-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 226 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, First Eagle Investment has maintained a long-term strategic position in WAT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2026, reducing 3.77 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Eagle Investment's Waters Corporation (WAT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Waters Corporation (WAT) Trades by First Eagle Investment
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -240,079 | Reduce 15.24% | 1.34 M | $375.04 |
| Q1 2026 | +1.58 M | New Buy | 1.58 M | $297.80 |
| Q1 1970 | +5.34 M | Add 0.00% | 5.34 M | $93.76 |
First Eagle Investment's Waters Corporation Investment FAQs
First Eagle Investment first purchased Waters Corporation (WAT) in Q1 1970, acquiring 5,340,432 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Eagle Investment has held Waters Corporation (WAT) for 226 quarters since Q1 1970.
First Eagle Investment's largest addition to Waters Corporation (WAT) was in Q1 1970, adding 5,340,432 shares worth $500.72 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, First Eagle Investment's firm, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, owns 1,335,108 shares of Waters Corporation (WAT), valued at approximately $500.72 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, Waters Corporation (WAT) represents approximately 0.84% of First Eagle Investment's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
First Eagle Investment's peak holding in Waters Corporation (WAT) was 5,340,432 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 1970.