Waters Corp director sells $1.44 million in stock By Investing.com

Christopher A. Kuebler, a director at Waters Corp (), sold 3,626 shares of the company’s common stock on August 6, 2026. The transaction totaled $1,442,930, with shares sold at a price of $397.94 each.

This sale followed Mr. Kuebler’s acquisition of 3,626 shares of Waters Corp common stock on the same date through the exercise of stock options. These shares were acquired at an exercise price of $136.43 per share, amounting to $494,695. The stock options had been exercisable since January 3, 2018, and were scheduled to expire on January 3, 2027.

Following these transactions, Mr. Kuebler directly holds 17,808 shares of Waters Corp common stock. The stock options for the 3,626 shares are no longer beneficially owned after their exercise.The sale comes as Waters Corp shares trade near their 52-week high of $414.15, with the stock delivering a strong 45% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value. The platform offers 11 additional ProTips for WAT, along with comprehensive Pro Research Reports available for over 1,400 US equities.

In other recent news, Waters Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The company achieved adjusted earnings of $3.05 per share, surpassing the analysts’ estimate of $3.01, while its revenue climbed to $1.64 billion, ahead of the forecasted $1.62 billion. Despite these positive results, investors considered the challenges posed by foreign-exchange pressures and the complexities of integrating newly acquired businesses. Additionally, TD Cowen upgraded Waters’ stock rating to “Buy” from “Hold,” raising the price target to $475 from $408. This upgrade was influenced by the company’s second-quarter performance and an anticipated high-single-digit percentage growth extending into 2028. These developments reflect the company’s ongoing efforts to navigate market conditions and strategic expansions.

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