| Report | Options implied | Actual move | Market was |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | ±5.9% | +1.2% | over-priced |
| November 4, 2025 | ±2.5% | +6.3% | under-priced |
| August 4, 2025 | ±3.0% | -1.6% | over-priced |
| May 6, 2025 | ±3.3% | -2.7% | over-priced |
| November 1, 2024 | ±2.0% | +19.8% | under-priced |
| July 31, 2024 | ±3.5% | +2.6% | over-priced |
| May 7, 2024 | ±3.1% | +1.9% | over-priced |
| November 7, 2023 | ±3.8% | +3.4% | over-priced |
| Quarter | EPS (dil.) | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | $-0.87 | $1.3B | $-72M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $3.77 | $932M | $225M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $2.50 | $800M | $149M |
| Q2 FY2025 | $2.47 | $771M | $147M |
Waters Corp (WAT) reports in 107 days, with the next report estimated for September 28, 2026. Across the last 8 reports, options priced an average ±3.4% earnings move while the stock actually moved 5.0% on average — the market has systematically over-priced WAT's earnings risk. Fundamentals into the print: EPS down 142.9% year-over-year, revenue up 91.5%. QuantLogix's live 5-factor engine currently reads WAT as a neutral at 44/100.
Implied move is derived from at-the-money option pricing; actual moves are close-to-close on report days. Next-report dates are estimates until confirmed by the company. Educational market analysis, not investment advice. Browse all signal scorecards →