Business Segments · Cost Direct Labor
Waters Advanced Diagnostics — Cost Direct Labor
Waters Corporation Waters Advanced Diagnostics — Cost Direct Labor increased by 4400.0% to $45.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Lower costs relative to output suggest higher labor productivity or increased automation in production.
Detailed definition
Measures the direct wages and benefits paid to employees involved in the assembly and production of diagnostic products...
Peer comparison
Commonly tracked by manufacturing peers to monitor production efficiency and labor cost trends.
Metric ID:
wat_segment_waters_advanced_diagnostics_cost_direct_laborHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.00M | $45.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | >999% |
Range$1.00M – $45.00M
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth>999%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waters Corporation's waters advanced diagnostics — cost direct labor?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) reported waters advanced diagnostics — cost direct labor of $45.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does waters advanced diagnostics — cost direct labor mean?
- The direct labor costs incurred to manufacture products in the Advanced Diagnostics segment.