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Waters Corporation

WAT Healthcare
$290.56 +$4 (1.39%)
Market Cap: $28.5 B
Gurus Holding
7
Popularity Rank
#1001
% of Shares Held
3.83%
Net Activity (Q4 2025)
-$146.31 M

Guru Ownership Trend

Guru Analysis for Waters Corporation (WAT)

Waters Corporation (WAT), a key player in the Healthcare sector, continues to attract institutional attention.

As of Q4 2025, a total of 7 Super Investors (Gurus) hold positions in the company, with a combined stake valued at approximately $1.09 B.

Top institutional holders include Terry Smith and Joel Greenblatt.

Notably, Terry Smith has expressed high conviction in this stock, allocating 7.90% of their equity portfolio to it.

Institutional sentiment is currently Bearish. This is evidenced by a $146.31 M net outflow during the quarter.

Recent activity highlights Steven Cohen who increased their stake by 143.3%. Conversely, Cliff Asness reduced exposure by 63.0%.

Key Holders

Top 5 by Value

$1.35 B
$26.61 M
$23.91 M
$11.45 M

Top 5 by Conviction

Recent Activity Breakdown (Q4 2025)

+$24.67 M
Total Buy Value
New Buys 2
Additions 1
-$170.98 M
Total Sell Value
Reductions 3
Sold Out 1

Guru Consensus (Q4 2025)

Based on recent activity
Net Sellers
4
Net Buyers
3

FAQs for Waters Corporation (WAT)

Major holders include Terry Smith ($1.35 B), Joel Greenblatt ($26.61 M), Steven Cohen ($23.91 M). According to the latest reported data, 7 tracked investment managers collectively hold approximately 3.75 M shares.

According to the latest 13F reporting period, sentiment appears Bearish (Net Selling). There was a net outflow of $146.31 M, with 3 managers increasing positions and 4 managers reducing holdings.

During the most recent reporting period, 3 managers trimmed their positions, while 1 fully exited WAT. The total reported sell value was $170.98 M.

Yes, 2 managers opened new positions in WAT, and 1 increased their existing holdings. The total reported buy value was $24.67 M.

Portfolio Manager % Portfolio Activity Shares Value Report Date
7.90% Reduce -10.1% 3,557,978 $1.35 B Q4 2025
0.10% Reduce -0.4% 70,057 $26.61 M Q4 2025
0.03% Add 143.3% 62,956 $23.91 M Q4 2025
0.01% Reduce -63.0% 30,142 $11.45 M Q4 2025
0.02% New Buy 25,068 $9.52 M Q4 2025
0.00% 4,800 $1.82 M Q4 2025
0.01% New Buy 2,806 $1.07 M Q4 2025
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