Waters Corporation reported Q4 2020 sales of $787 million, a 10% increase as reported. GAAP EPS increased to $3.49, and non-GAAP EPS increased to $3.65. Adjusted free cash flow was strong at $240 million, a 52% increase from the prior year. Growth was led by strong performance in pharmaceutical and industrial end markets, with continued broad-based sales growth across all major geographies.
Sales of $787 million grew 10% as reported and 7% in constant currency.
GAAP EPS of $3.49; non-GAAP EPS of $3.65, a 14% increase from prior year.
Strong adjusted free cash flow of $240 million, a 52% increase from prior year.
Growth led by strong performance in pharmaceutical and industrial end markets.
The Company expects full-year 2021 constant-currency sales growth in the range of 5% to 8%. Currency translation is expected to increase full-year sales growth by one to two percentage points. The Company also expects full-year 2021 non-GAAP EPS in the range of $9.32 to $9.57.
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