Waters (WAT) Revenue — Quarter Ended Apr 4, 2026
Revenue for the quarter increased sharply compared to the prior quarter. The growth was even more pronounced when measured against the same quarter last year.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Apr 4, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue for the quarter increased sharply compared to the prior quarter. The growth was even more pronounced when measured against the same quarter last year.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$1.3B
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
+35.9%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+91.4%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$3.8B
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | $799.9M | +8.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $799.9M | -8.3% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $932.4M | +6.8% |
| Apr 4, 2026 | $1.3B | +91.4% |
Revenue performance
The reported revenue reflects a strong upward direction from the immediately preceding period.
Quarterly comparison
Revenue rose substantially from the prior quarter, and the increase was significantly larger versus the same quarter one year earlier.
What to watch
The company’s operating cash flow turned negative, which may warrant attention in future filings.