Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) Shares

Key Points

• Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. purchased shares of Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) worth between $1,001 and $15,000 on August 13th.
• Waters Corporation reported a $2.95 earnings per share for the last quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, and its revenue reached $771.33 million.
• A significant 94.01% of Waters Corporation's stock is owned by institutional investors, indicating strong interest and confidence in the company's growth.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT). In a filing disclosed on September 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Waters stock on August 13th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Semtech NASDAQ: SMTC on 9/2/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Chart Industries NYSE: GTLS on 9/2/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Avient NYSE: AVNT on 9/2/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amdocs NASDAQ: DOX on 8/27/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amdocs NASDAQ: DOX on 8/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Intapp NASDAQ: INTA on 8/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of APi Group NYSE: APG on 8/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Waters NYSE: WAT on 8/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Semtech NASDAQ: SMTC on 8/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Fortive NYSE: FTV on 8/26/2025.

Waters Stock Up 1.3%

Waters stock traded up $3.96 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $307.64. The stock had a trading volume of 315,856 shares, compared to its average volume of 613,834. The company has a market cap of $18.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.78, a PEG ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.75 and a quick ratio of 1.22. The business's 50 day moving average price is $296.90 and its 200-day moving average price is $331.80. Waters Corporation has a 52 week low of $275.05 and a 52 week high of $423.56.

Waters (NYSE:WAT - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 4th. The medical instruments supplier reported $2.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.93 by $0.02. Waters had a return on equity of 38.60% and a net margin of 21.71%.The business had revenue of $771.33 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $745.96 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.63 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. Waters has set its Q3 2025 guidance at 3.150-3.250 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 12.950-13.050 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Waters Corporation will post 12.86 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $315.00 price target on Waters and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 5th. Bank of America boosted their price target on Waters from $370.00 to $375.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, June 26th. Wall Street Zen lowered Waters from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, July 26th. UBS Group reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of Waters in a research report on Tuesday, July 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on Waters from $330.00 to $315.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $378.73.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Waters

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Olde Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Waters during the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new position in Waters during the 1st quarter valued at about $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in Waters by 118.9% during the 1st quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 81 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the period. Whipplewood Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Waters by 5,200.0% during the 1st quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 106 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 104 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in Waters during the 1st quarter valued at about $41,000. 94.01% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Waters Company Profile

Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through two segments: Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products, and post-warranty service plans.