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 Q2 2026, a total of 13 Super Investors (Gurus) hold positions in the company, with a combined stake valued at approximately $2.49 B.
Top institutional holders include Terry Smith and Andreas Halvorsen.
Notably, Terry Smith has expressed high conviction in this stock, allocating 6.25% of their equity portfolio to it.
Institutional sentiment is currently Bearish. This is evidenced by a $259.78 M net outflow during the quarter.
Recent activity highlights Jefferies Group who increased their stake by 185.8%. Conversely, Terry Smith reduced exposure by 29.2%.
Key Holders
Top 5 by Value
Top 5 by Conviction
Recent Activity Breakdown (Q2 2026)
Guru Consensus (Q2 2026)
FAQs for Waters Corporation (WAT)
Major holders include Terry Smith ($852.7 M), Andreas Halvorsen ($623.37 M), First Eagle Investment ($500.72 M). According to the latest reported data, 13 tracked investment managers collectively hold approximately 6.11 M shares.
According to the latest 13F reporting period, sentiment appears Bearish (Net Selling). There was a net outflow of $259.78 M, with 8 managers increasing positions and 7 managers reducing holdings.
During the most recent reporting period, 5 managers trimmed their positions, while 2 fully exited WAT. The total reported sell value was $447.27 M.
Yes, 2 managers opened new positions in WAT, and 6 increased their existing holdings. The total reported buy value was $187.5 M.
