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WAT — WATERS CORP

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Why are billionaires buying WAT?

Built from public SEC filings and public economic data. Not a recommendation.

Confidence
50
Institutional Conviction
Net distribution · 1 buying vs 1 selling last quarter
36
Macro Tailwind
Macro conditions are mixed for this sector
56
Why? — Evidence & Confidence ▾

Of 2 tracked investors who changed their WAT position last quarter, 1 bought and 1 sold (50% buy-side). Macro conditions are mixed for this sector (Macro Tailwind 56/100 in a Overheat regime).

Supporting evidence
  • +1 tracked investor added or increased positions last quarter (Andreas Halvorsen)
  • +4 tracked investors reported holding WAT at their latest filing
  • +Macro Health is 56/100 in a Overheat regime — historically acceptable for this sectorsource
Contradicting evidence — always shown
  • −1 tracked investor reduced or exited last quarter (0 reduced, 1 sold out)
  • −13F data is disclosed up to 45 days after quarter end — positions may have changed since
Know the limits
  • · 13F disclosure lag (up to 45 days)
  • · Tracked investors are a sample, not the whole market
  • · Sector regime fit is a historical average, not a guarantee

Every InvestorLens score shows its evidence — including what argues against it. Model conviction-v1 · generated 9/18/2026.

About WATERS CORP (WAT)

WATERS CORP (WAT) appears in the most recent 13F filings of 4 tracked institutional investors. The largest disclosed position is held by Andreas Halvorsen (Viking Global Investors), valued at $623M. Across recent filings, tracked investors recorded 5 new positions, 3 increased, 2 reduced, and 3 exited. All data sourced from SEC 13F filings.

Smart Money Consensus™

Based on recent institutional activity in WAT

62
/100
Institutional Accumulation
Added / Increased8
Reduced2
Exited3
BearishBullish
Crowded Trade Score™

How many top investors track WAT

27
/100
Emerging Interest
4investors

A small number of top investors own this.

UndiscoveredCrowded
151015+

WAT Ownership Composition

How WATERS CORP is held across tracked investor types, based on reported 13F positions.

Dominant Type
Other
52% of tracked value
Institutions
4
tracked investors
Total Reported
$1.2B
combined 13F value
Types2
  • Other52.4%
  • Multi-Strategy / Quant47.6%
Other(1)
52.4%
Multi-Strategy / Quant(3)
47.6%

Tracked investors currently reporting WAT

2 tracked investors have since exited this position — listed separately below.

  • Andreas HalvorsenJun 30, 2026
    Viking Global Investors
    Shares
    1.7M
    Value
    $623.4M
    % Portfolio
    1.78%
  • Izzy EnglanderJun 30, 2026
    Millennium Management
    Shares
    894.7K
    Value
    $335.5M
    % Portfolio
    0.12%
  • Steve CohenJun 30, 2026
    Point72 Asset Management
    Shares
    444.2K
    Value
    $166.6M
    % Portfolio
    0.18%
  • Ken GriffinJun 30, 2026
    Citadel Advisors
    Shares
    171.2K
    Value
    $64.2M
    % Portfolio
    0.01%

Previously held WAT

These investors reported WAT in an earlier quarter but not in their most recent 13F. Figures below are their last reported position, not a current holding.

InvestorFirmLast reported sharesValue thenLast held
Paul Tudor JonesTudor Investment Corp2.4K$719.5KSep 30, 2025
Ray DalioBridgewater Associates1.5K$444Sep 30, 2025

Recent activity

Frequently asked questions

How many institutional investors hold WAT?
4 tracked institutional investors disclosed a position in WAT (WATERS CORP) in their most recent 13F filing.
Who is the largest institutional holder of WAT?
Andreas Halvorsen, Viking Global Investors, holds the largest disclosed position in WAT, valued at $623M.
Did institutional ownership of WAT increase or decrease?
Across recent 13F filings, tracked investors recorded 5 new positions, 3 increased, 2 reduced, and 3 fully exited WAT.
Where does this WAT ownership data come from?
SEC Form 13F-HR filings, accessed via EDGAR. 13F filings are disclosed quarterly with a 45-day reporting delay and cover U.S.-listed long equity positions only. This is not investment advice.