Waters (WAT) Revenue — Quarter Ended Dec 31, 2024
Revenue for the quarter increased compared with the immediately preceding quarter and the same quarter a year earlier. The sequential rise was substantial, while the year-over-year gain was more moderate.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 · FY2024 FY
Revenue for the quarter increased compared with the immediately preceding quarter and the same quarter a year earlier. The sequential rise was substantial, while the year-over-year gain was more moderate.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$872.7M
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
+17.9%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+6.5%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$3.1B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | $708.5M | -13.5% |
| Sep 28, 2024 | $740.3M | +4.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $740.3M | -9.7% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $872.7M | +6.5% |
Revenue performance
The quarter's revenue improved markedly from the prior quarter, reflecting a strong sequential performance. The year-over-year comparison also showed growth, albeit at a slower pace.
Quarterly comparison
Compared to the preceding quarter, revenue grew by a significant margin. Against the same quarter last year, the increase was more modest.
What to watch
The magnitude of the sequential revenue growth warrants attention relative to the slower year-over-year rate.