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 Q3 2025, a total of 6 Super Investors (Gurus) hold positions in the company, with a combined stake valued at approximately $1.55 B.
Top institutional holders include Terry Smith and Cliff Asness.
Notably, Terry Smith has expressed high conviction in this stock, allocating 5.99% of their equity portfolio to it.
Institutional sentiment is currently Strongly Bullish. This is evidenced by a $75.66 M net inflow during the quarter.
Recent activity highlights Steven Cohen who opened a new position. Conversely, Cliff Asness reduced exposure by 61.1%.
| Portfolio Manager | % Portfolio | Activity | Shares | Value | Report Date |
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| 5.99% | Add 9.6% | 3,955,498 | $1.19 B | Q3 2025 | |
| 0.02% | Reduce -61.1% | 81,362 | $23.73 M | Q3 2025 | |
| 0.09% | Add 78.6% | 70,308 | $21.08 M | Q3 2025 | |
| 0.01% | New Buy | 25,877 | $7.76 M | Q3 2025 | |
| 0.00% | New Buy | 4,800 | $1.44 M | Q3 2025 | |
| 0.00% | New Buy | 1,482 | $444,318 | Q3 2025 |
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Key Holders
Top 5 by Value
Top 5 by Conviction
Recent Activity Breakdown (Q3 2025)
Guru Consensus (Q3 2025)
FAQs for Waters Corporation (WAT)
Major holders include Terry Smith ($1.19 B), Cliff Asness ($23.73 M), Joel Greenblatt ($21.08 M). According to the latest reported data, 6 tracked investment managers collectively hold approximately 4.14 M shares.
According to the latest 13F reporting period, sentiment appears Bullish (Net Buying). There was a net inflow of $75.66 M, with 5 managers increasing positions and 2 managers reducing holdings.
During the most recent reporting period, 1 managers trimmed their positions, while 1 fully exited WAT. The total reported sell value was $47.32 M.
Yes, 3 managers opened new positions in WAT, and 2 increased their existing holdings. The total reported buy value was $122.98 M.