WATNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

91.4%

Updated 200h ago

Sector Performance

99th percentile

WAT

91.4%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) compares the current quarter’s revenue to the same quarter last year; a 91.4% value means revenue nearly doubled from a year ago.

Among sector peers, Waters’ growth is extreme — the sector median is 8.0%, placing the company in the 99th percentile, far above the typical peer. The YoY change is not available given only two data points, but the quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) change of -0.1% shows revenue was essentially flat from the prior quarter. Combining a very high revenue growth level with a nearly flat sequential trend suggests the extraordinary pace may be stalling, creating both an opportunity if growth sustains and a risk if further deceleration occurs. This mixed picture — exceptional absolute performance but no recent momentum — supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric does not clearly tilt toward bullish or bearish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about WAT?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

Who are WAT's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%), LEN (-5.2%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.