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Apr 03, 2021

Waters Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Waters Corporation's Q1 2021 financial results were reported, featuring significant revenue growth and increased earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Waters Corporation reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with sales increasing by 31% to $609 million. GAAP EPS reached $2.37, and non-GAAP EPS was $2.29, a 99% increase year-over-year. The company saw double-digit sales growth across all end markets and geographies, with particularly strong growth in China.

Sales reached $609 million, a 31% increase as reported and 27% in constant currency.

GAAP EPS was reported at $2.37, while non-GAAP EPS was $2.29, reflecting a 99% increase from the previous year.

Adjusted free cash flow amounted to $193 million, a 60% increase from the prior year.

The company experienced double-digit sales growth across all end markets and product categories, with broad-based growth across all geographies, particularly in China.

Total Revenue
$609M
Previous year: $465M
+30.9%
EPS
$2.29
Previous year: $1.15
+99.1%
Pharma Market Sales
360,148,000%
Previous year: 272,563,000%
+32.1%
Industrial Market Sales
183,273,000%
Previous year: 143,354,000%
+27.8%
Academic & Gov Sales
65,124,000%
Previous year: 49,022,000%
+32.8%
Gross Profit
$354M
Previous year: $254M
+39.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$684M
Previous year: $394M
+73.6%
Free Cash Flow
$193M
Previous year: $121M
+59.8%
Total Assets
$3.21B
Previous year: $2.67B
+20.4%

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Waters Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The Company expects second quarter 2021 constant-currency sales growth in the range of 14% to 16%. Currency translation is expected to increase second quarter sales growth by approximately three percentage points. The Company also expects second quarter 2021 non-GAAP EPS in the range of $2.15 to $2.25.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income