Business Segments · Cost Direct Material
Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences — Cost Direct Material
Waters Corporation Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences — Cost Direct Material increased by 67.8% to $146.00M 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
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Lower costs relative to revenue indicate improved manufacturing efficiency or better supply chain management.
Detailed definition
Tracks the direct costs associated with raw materials and components used to manufacture products within the Waters Anal...
Peer comparison
Standard manufacturing cost metric for hardware and instrumentation companies.
Metric ID:
wat_segment_waters_analytical_and_materials_sciences_cost_direct_materialHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $87.00M | $146.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +67.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +67.8% |
Range$87.00M – $146.00M
Avg YoY Growth+67.8%
Median YoY Growth+67.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waters Corporation's waters analytical and materials sciences — cost direct material?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) reported waters analytical and materials sciences — cost direct material of $146.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does waters analytical and materials sciences — cost direct material mean?
- The cost of raw materials used to produce goods in this segment.