WAT eps in a glimpse
Growth Next 5yrs
9.89%
Last Quarter
$2.93
Past Year
$10.71
Growth Past 5yrs
4.28%
Next Quarter
$2.22
Estimate Next Year
$2.76
Analyst Rating Consensus
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WAT Price Target
Highest Price Target
$460.00
(
33.29% Upside
)Mean Price Target
$420.25
(
21.77% Upside
)Lowest Price Target
$390.00
(
13% Upside
)WAT Recent Analyst Ratings
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
How EPS can be helpful
Understanding the true essence of Earnings Per Share (EPS) for a company can be a complex endeavor. EPS, essentially a measure of a company's profitability on a per-share basis, is often used by investors as a barometer of financial health. However, it's crucial to recognize that EPS can be subject to manipulation through various accounting techniques and management strategies.
WAT Earnings History
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WAT stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given WAT stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 8 analysts have given their ratings
to WAT out of which
4 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
4 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$420.25 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 21.77% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for WAT highest price target?
Analysts suggest WAT's stock price would rise to a high of $460.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for WAT over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the WAT stock price could move to $390.00.
What is the average target price for WAT?
WAT stock has an average analyst estimate of $420.25.
At its current price, how far is WAT from its average target price?
WAT shares are currently trading 21.77% above this price target.
What were WAT’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.93 versus consensus estimates of $2.68, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.84.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
WAT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.22 and $2.76 for the whole year.
What has WAT's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 9.89% EPS growth for WAT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 4.28% in the past five years.