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

10 Apr 2026, 05:06 by Teresa Graham · The Cerbat Gem

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Waters stock on March 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 3/27/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) on 3/27/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 3/27/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) on 3/27/2026.

Waters Trading Down 0.2%

NYSE:WAT opened at $317.76 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Waters Corporation has a 1-year low of $275.05 and a 1-year high of $414.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.20. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $318.19 and a 200 day simple moving average of $350.99.

Waters (NYSE:WAT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 9th. The medical instruments supplier reported $4.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.50 by $0.03. Waters had a return on equity of 34.79% and a net margin of 20.30%.The business had revenue of $932.36 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $928.17 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.10 EPS. Waters’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. Waters has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.300-14.500 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Waters Corporation will post 12.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Waters

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WAT. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Waters in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd acquired a new stake in Waters in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its holdings in Waters by 121.2% in the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 73 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new stake in Waters in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, DV Equities LLC acquired a new stake in Waters in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. 94.01% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Wei Jiang bought 500 shares of Waters stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $289.46 per share, for a total transaction of $144,730.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 3,441 shares in the company, valued at $996,031.86. This trade represents a 17.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently weighed in on WAT. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on Waters from $370.00 to $330.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Barclays started coverage on Waters in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $400.00 price objective for the company. Robert W. Baird set a $363.00 price objective on Waters in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Waters from $423.00 to $350.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Sunday, February 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Waters in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $390.44.

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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

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Waters Corporation is a global provider of analytical instruments, software and services for laboratory and research applications. The company designs, manufactures and sells technologies centered on liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, separation science, and related sample preparation and detection systems. Its product portfolio includes chromatographs, mass spectrometers, columns and consumables, laboratory informatics and workflow software, as well as technical support and training services that help customers run and interpret complex analyses.

Waters serves a wide range of end markets that include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research and testing laboratories, academic and government research institutions, clinical diagnostics, food and environmental testing, and industrial and chemical manufacturers.