Waters Corporation reported a 31% increase in sales to $682 million in Q2 2021 compared to $520 million in Q2 2020. GAAP EPS increased to $2.69 from $1.98, while non-GAAP EPS increased to $2.60 from $2.10. The company saw strong growth in the pharmaceutical and industrial markets, with sales increasing across all regions.
Sales of $682 million grew 31% as reported and 27% in constant currency.
GAAP EPS of $2.69; non-GAAP EPS of $2.60, a 24% increase from prior year.
Broad-based commercial momentum in pharmaceutical and industrial end markets.
Continued strength in core and new product instrument and chemistry sales.
The Company expects third quarter 2021 constant-currency sales growth in the range of 7% to 9%. Currency translation is expected to increase third quarter sales growth by approximately one percentage point. The Company also expects third quarter 2021 non-GAAP EPS in the range of $2.25 to $2.35.
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