Waters (WAT, $203.66) Outpaces Earnings and Net Sales Estimates for Q4

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 02, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WAT as a result. In 54 of 91 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 59%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for WAT just turned positive on October 05, 2026. Looking at past instances where WAT's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 26 of 45 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.

Following a +2.24% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WAT advanced for three days, in 173 of 277 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for WAT moved out of overbought territory on September 30, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 33 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 18 of the 33 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 55%.

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 48 of 71 cases where WAT's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 68%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WAT declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 63%.

WAT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 3 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 39 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WAT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 74 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.864) is normal, around the industry mean (72.578). P/E Ratio (112.137) is within average values for comparable stocks, (146.993). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.649) is also within normal values, averaging (3.473). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.001) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.752) is also within normal values, averaging (9.775).

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 89 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 93 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WAT’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 91, placing this stock worse than average.