Business Segments · Cost Direct Labor
Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences — Cost Direct Labor
Waters Corporation Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences — Cost Direct Labor increased by 18.8% to $101.00M 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 improved manufacturing automation.
Detailed definition
Represents the direct labor costs incurred in the production process for the Waters Analytical and Materials Sciences se...
Peer comparison
Standard manufacturing cost metric for companies with significant in-house production.
Metric ID:
wat_segment_waters_analytical_and_materials_sciences_cost_direct_laborHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $85.00M | $101.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +18.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +18.8% |
Range$85.00M – $101.00M
Avg YoY Growth+18.8%
Median YoY Growth+18.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waters Corporation's waters analytical and materials sciences — cost direct labor?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) reported waters analytical and materials sciences — cost direct labor of $101.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does waters analytical and materials sciences — cost direct labor mean?
- The cost of labor directly involved in manufacturing products for this segment.