Business Segments · Operating Income

Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences — Operating Income

Waters Corporation Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences — Operating Income increased by 9.8% to $236.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

Higher operating income indicates strong segment profitability and effective cost control.

Detailed definition

Calculated as the segment's revenue minus its direct costs, labor, and other operating expenses. This metric represents...

Peer comparison

Standard segment-level profitability metric used across all public companies.

Metric ID: wat_segment_waters_analytical_and_materials_sciences_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$215.00M$236.00M
QoQ Change—+9.8%
YoY Change—+9.8%
Range$215.00M – $236.00M
Avg YoY Growth+9.8%
Median YoY Growth+9.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waters Corporation's waters analytical and materials sciences — operating income?
Waters Corporation (WAT) reported waters analytical and materials sciences — operating income of $236.00M in Q1 2026.
What does waters analytical and materials sciences — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by the segment from its core operations.