Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences — Operating Income Loss Margin
Waters Corporation Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences — Operating Income Loss Margin decreased by 2.5% to 34.4% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates improved operational efficiency, better pricing power, or favorable product mix within the analytical and materials sciences division. A decrease suggests rising operating costs, pricing pressure, or inefficiencies in manufacturing and distribution for this segment.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the operating profitability of the Waters Analytical and Materials Sciences segment, calculated a...
Peer comparison
Comparable to segment-level operating margins reported by life sciences and analytical instrumentation peers, which typically range between 20% and 35% depending on the maturity of the product portfolio and R&D intensity.
wat_segment_waters_analytical_and_materials_sciences_operating_income_loss_marginHistorical Data
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 35.3% | 34.4% |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -2.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waters Corporation's waters analytical and materials sciences — operating income loss margin?
- Waters Corporation (WAT) reported waters analytical and materials sciences — operating income loss margin of 34.4% in Q1 2026.
- What does waters analytical and materials sciences — operating income loss margin mean?
- The percentage of revenue that remains as operating profit after accounting for the costs of running the Waters Analytical and Materials Sciences business segment.