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Waters Corporation, a specialty measurement company, provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through two segments, Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products, and post-warranty service plans. It also designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments; and develops and supplies software-based products that interface with its instruments, as well as other manufacturers' instruments. Its MS technology instruments are used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. The company offers thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments for use in predicting the suitability and stability of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water, polymers, metals, and viscous liquids for various industrial, consumer good, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research. Its products are used by life science, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. Waters Corporation was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.

Waters Dividend Announcement

• Waters announced a annually dividend of $0.16 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 1996-11-26
• Waters's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Waters Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
1996-11-26$0.16annually

Waters Dividend per year

Waters Dividend Yield

Waters current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Waters stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Waters Financial Ratios

P/E ratio36.03
PEG ratio1.18
P/B ratio14.00
ROE45.93%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.02
Quick ratio1.38
Cash Ratio0.41

Waters Dividend FAQ

Does Waters stock pay dividends?
Waters does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Waters ever paid a dividend?
No, Waters has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Waters is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Waters pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Waters would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Waters ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Waters has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Waters a dividend aristocrat?
Waters is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Waters a dividend king?
Waters is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Waters a dividend stock?
No, Waters is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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