Latest Period
Q4 2025
Security Snapshot
WATERS CORP /DE/ - Common Stock (WAT) Institutional Ownership
CUSIP: 941848103
13F Institutional Holders and Ownership History from Q1 2014 to Q1 2026
Institutions Reporting
801
Shares (Excl. Options)
57,662,861
Price
$379.83
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- Type / Class
- Equity / Common Stock
- Symbol
- WAT on NYSE
- Shares outstanding
- 98,154,673
- Price per share
- $320.00
- All holders as of 31 Dec 2025
- Q4 2025
- Total 13F shares
- 57,662,861
- Total reported value
- $21,897,949,438
- % of total 13F portfolios
- 0.01%
- Share change
- +400,792
- Value change
- +$227,269,484
- Number of holders
- 801
- Price from insider filings
- $320.00
Reported Shares, Excluding Options vs Price
Reported Value, Excluding Options
Total Investors
Quick Takeaways
- WAT - WATERS CORP /DE/ - Common Stock is tracked under CUSIP 941848103.
- 801 institutions reported positions in Q4 2025.
- 3 significant owners is listed from Schedule 13D/13G reporting.
What Changed
- Holder count moved from 801 to 640 between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
- Reported value moved from $21,897,949,438 to $7,373,075,546.
Why This Matters
- You can quickly see who holds this security, then open quarter and manager detail pages for full evidence.
- 13F and Schedule 13D/13G sections are kept together so you can cross-check institutional and beneficial ownership context.
Source Evidence
Source: SEC Form 13F
Open SEC Evidence
Latest holder context comes from 801 institutions filings for Q4 2025.
Investment Quick Answers
What is CUSIP 941848103?
CUSIP 941848103 identifies WAT - WATERS CORP /DE/ - Common Stock in SEC 13F datasets.
Where can I see the latest institutional holders?
Review the Q4 2025 holders report and the ownership history table below.
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Significant Owners of WATERS CORP /DE/ - Common Stock (WAT) based on Schedule 13D/G filings
| Filer | Ownership | Change % | Holdings Value | Net Change | Nb Shares | Change % | Reporting Name | Report Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 7.8% | -13% | $2,274,473,111 | +$681,176,701 | 7,637,586 | +43% | BlackRock, Inc. | 31 Mar 2026 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.5% | $2,189,361,573 | 7,351,785 | Vanguard Capital Management | 31 Mar 2026 | |||
| ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 3.5% | -47% | $624,936,856 | -$581,942,903 | 2,084,443 | -48% | AllianceBernstein L.P. | 30 Sep 2025 |
As of 31 Dec 2025, 801 institutional investors reported holding 57,662,861 shares of WATERS CORP /DE/ - Common Stock (WAT). This represents 59% of the company’s total 98,154,673 outstanding shares.
Top 25 Institutional Shareholders
The largest institutional shareholders of WATERS CORP /DE/ - Common Stock (WAT) together control 40% of the company’s outstanding shares — a level of ownership often associated with strong institutional conviction and long‑term capital commitment.
| Institution | Ownership % | Shares Held | Share Change % | Portfolio % | Holdings Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | 7.6% | 7,469,936 | -2.4% | 0.04% | $2,837,305,792 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 5.5% | 5,432,155 | -10% | 0.04% | $2,063,295,225 |
| Fundsmith LLP | 3.6% | 3,557,978 | -10% | 7.9% | $1,351,426,784 |
| STATE STREET CORP | 2.7% | 2,683,138 | +0.13% | 0.03% | $1,019,136,307 |
| MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 2.7% | 2,624,715 | -2.4% | 0.32% | $996,945,499 |
| ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 2.1% | 2,066,898 | -0.84% | 0.25% | $785,069,867 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.6% | 1,593,388 | +0.54% | 0.04% | $602,920,624 |
| Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | 1.3% | 1,298,752 | -16% | 2.8% | $493,304,972 |
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | 1.3% | 1,290,393 | -0.92% | 0.22% | $490,130,010 |
| Veritas Asset Management LLP | 1.3% | 1,241,206 | +112% | 4.8% | $471,447,275 |
| Invesco Ltd. | 1.2% | 1,167,216 | -21% | 0.07% | $443,343,653 |
| FUNDSMITH INVESTMENT SERVICES LTD. | 1.2% | 1,146,209 | -15% | 8% | $435,364,564 |
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC | 0.89% | 870,969 | +0.21% | 0.17% | $330,835,846 |
| AKO CAPITAL LLP | 0.77% | 753,455 | -6.6% | 4.4% | $286,185,000 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 0.73% | 719,171 | -2.5% | 0.02% | $273,163,678 |
| NORGES BANK | 0.71% | 699,659 | 0.03% | $265,751,478 | |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP | 0.7% | 684,521 | -3.5% | 0.03% | $260,001,612 |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 0.68% | 671,103 | +510% | 0.03% | $254,906,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 0.6% | 585,020 | +7.7% | 0.02% | $222,208,146 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | 0.59% | 581,063 | +1611% | 0.21% | $220,705,162 |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.55% | 538,713 | +2282% | 0.15% | $204,619,359 |
| GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd | 0.54% | 530,654 | -15% | 5.4% | $201,750,423 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 0.52% | 506,775 | -5.7% | 0.04% | $192,509,698 |
| LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA | 0.51% | 504,674 | -9.2% | 1.1% | $191,694,964 |
| UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC | 0.5% | 494,067 | -0.86% | 0.04% | $187,661,468 |
Institutional Holders of WATERS CORP /DE/ - Common Stock (WAT) across Reporting Periods
| Period | Reported Shares, Excl. Options | Value, Excl. Options | Value Change | Price (Median) | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 24,753,157 | $7,373,075,546 | +$1,119,700,584 | $297.80 | 640 |
| 2025 Q4 | 57,662,861 | $21,897,949,438 | +$227,269,484 | $379.83 | 801 |
| 2025 Q3 | 57,251,317 | $17,168,561,665 | -$430,824,305 | $299.81 | 747 |
| 2025 Q2 | 58,417,059 | $20,386,515,047 | +$536,054,135 | $349.04 | 764 |
| 2025 Q1 | 56,904,431 | $20,951,327,333 | +$53,957,795 | $368.57 | 755 |
| 2024 Q4 | 57,016,865 | $21,151,815,155 | -$32,114,154 | $370.98 | 752 |
| 2024 Q3 | 56,480,623 | $20,302,861,610 | -$188,410,225 | $359.89 | 687 |
| 2024 Q2 | 56,898,506 | $16,505,468,575 | -$410,286,214 | $290.12 | 684 |
| 2024 Q1 | 58,368,418 | $20,071,926,576 | -$235,883,765 | $344.23 | 677 |
| 2023 Q4 | 59,016,278 | $19,418,560,173 | +$571,366,573 | $329.23 | 668 |
| 2023 Q3 | 57,151,195 | $15,660,699,539 | +$252,954,023 | $274.21 | 646 |
| 2023 Q2 | 56,230,226 | $15,006,374,948 | +$510,110,944 | $266.54 | 640 |
| 2023 Q1 | 54,229,675 | $16,785,848,025 | +$391,278,304 | $309.63 | 670 |
| 2022 Q4 | 52,963,254 | $18,143,425,877 | -$34,727,492 | $342.58 | 645 |
| 2022 Q3 | 53,566,591 | $14,451,250,939 | +$19,421,791 | $269.53 | 619 |
| 2022 Q2 | 53,467,449 | $17,693,281,302 | -$223,250,657 | $330.98 | 639 |
| 2022 Q1 | 54,043,255 | $16,794,611,210 | -$159,259,353 | $310.39 | 647 |
| 2021 Q4 | 54,704,896 | $20,364,528,480 | +$65,875,749 | $372.60 | 654 |
| 2021 Q3 | 54,320,416 | $19,422,149,171 | -$125,764,676 | $357.30 | 648 |
| 2021 Q2 | 54,707,977 | $18,906,292,663 | +$117,819,127 | $345.61 | 625 |
| 2021 Q1 | 54,559,252 | $15,499,992,798 | -$203,655,123 | $284.17 | 590 |
| 2020 Q4 | 55,383,621 | $13,697,975,322 | -$52,608,863 | $247.42 | 570 |
| 2020 Q3 | 55,814,654 | $10,922,640,134 | -$322,346,606 | $195.68 | 536 |
| 2020 Q2 | 57,266,622 | $10,324,328,871 | -$233,495,763 | $180.40 | 533 |
| 2020 Q1 | 59,164,973 | $10,782,249,236 | -$476,228,129 | $182.05 | 523 |
| 2019 Q4 | 61,786,782 | $14,431,987,278 | -$316,923,995 | $233.65 | 578 |
| 2019 Q3 | 63,139,925 | $14,092,347,179 | -$201,732,208 | $223.23 | 566 |
| 2019 Q2 | 64,089,970 | $13,791,877,497 | -$149,225,815 | $215.24 | 570 |
| 2019 Q1 | 65,004,139 | $16,356,665,165 | -$635,160,120 | $251.71 | 596 |
| 2018 Q4 | 67,694,300 | $12,794,570,388 | -$576,827,262 | $188.65 | 542 |
| 2018 Q3 | 70,758,398 | $13,773,659,679 | -$378,079,046 | $194.68 | 562 |
| 2018 Q2 | 77,438,139 | $14,990,382,407 | -$86,932,400 | $193.59 | 549 |
| 2018 Q1 | 73,050,256 | $14,505,881,083 | -$277,388,373 | $198.65 | 569 |
| 2017 Q4 | 74,626,899 | $14,416,709,739 | +$24,734,600 | $193.19 | 570 |
| 2017 Q3 | 73,981,426 | $13,277,508,962 | +$117,635,138 | $179.52 | 522 |
| 2017 Q2 | 73,373,697 | $13,471,264,181 | +$362,997,081 | $183.84 | 536 |
| 2017 Q1 | 73,830,597 | $11,540,473,772 | +$683,203,626 | $156.31 | 485 |
| 2016 Q4 | 74,721,772 | $10,043,833,114 | -$65,401,879 | $134.39 | 517 |
| 2016 Q3 | 74,309,182 | $11,769,884,026 | -$136,281,195 | $158.49 | 513 |
| 2016 Q2 | 75,259,779 | $10,581,746,516 | -$75,279,993 | $140.65 | 483 |
| 2016 Q1 | 75,981,946 | $10,014,998,572 | -$221,044,674 | $131.92 | 467 |
| 2015 Q4 | 77,684,446 | $10,455,636,661 | +$106,274,803 | $134.58 | 475 |
| 2015 Q3 | 76,648,517 | $9,057,171,281 | +$158,962,569 | $118.21 | 468 |
| 2015 Q2 | 75,024,379 | $9,632,717,309 | -$71,329,911 | $128.38 | 469 |
| 2015 Q1 | 75,632,980 | $9,398,234,815 | +$45,861,549 | $124.32 | 443 |
| 2014 Q4 | 75,321,332 | $8,493,531,942 | +$36,702,150 | $112.72 | 431 |
| 2014 Q3 | 75,205,449 | $7,455,393,643 | -$169,142,776 | $99.12 | 416 |
| 2014 Q2 | 76,841,200 | $8,025,249,146 | -$162,193,670 | $104.44 | 407 |
| 2014 Q1 | 78,329,004 | $8,491,759,035 | +$45,940,863 | $108.41 | 428 |