Auriga Reiterates a 'Buy' on Waters Corp. (WAT); 4Q11 Review: Good End to 2011; 2012 Outlook Realistically Conservative
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Up: 7 | Down: 13 | New: 19
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Auriga reiterates a 'Buy' on Waters Corp. (NYSE: WAT) price target of $95.00.
Auriga analyst said, "Yesterday, Waters reported 4Q11 revenues of $521MM (+8%; 8% org, 0 % F/X) and non-GAAP EPS of $1.56 (+13% Y/Y), with both ahead of our estimates and consensus. Organic revenue growth of 8% was ahead of our 5% estimate as new products in Mass Spectrometry, Thermal Analysis and liquid chromatography continue to perform well. Aside from some weakness in Academic/Government, WAT noted demand was fairly balanced across customer segments and geographies. WAT also provided the first look at 2012, guiding to 6% to 8% organic growth, -2% F/X headwind and Non-GAAP EPs of $5.15 to $5.30. Management struck a cautiously optimistic view as demand remains solid, but the current funding and economic environment has created some uncertainty. WAT's refreshed product portfolio, expanding menu of application specific products, steady consumable demand, and a solid order book should provide a measure of safety."
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Waters Corp. click here. For more ratings news on Waters Corp. click here.
Shares of Waters Corp. closed at $85.04 yesterday.
Auriga analyst said, "Yesterday, Waters reported 4Q11 revenues of $521MM (+8%; 8% org, 0 % F/X) and non-GAAP EPS of $1.56 (+13% Y/Y), with both ahead of our estimates and consensus. Organic revenue growth of 8% was ahead of our 5% estimate as new products in Mass Spectrometry, Thermal Analysis and liquid chromatography continue to perform well. Aside from some weakness in Academic/Government, WAT noted demand was fairly balanced across customer segments and geographies. WAT also provided the first look at 2012, guiding to 6% to 8% organic growth, -2% F/X headwind and Non-GAAP EPs of $5.15 to $5.30. Management struck a cautiously optimistic view as demand remains solid, but the current funding and economic environment has created some uncertainty. WAT's refreshed product portfolio, expanding menu of application specific products, steady consumable demand, and a solid order book should provide a measure of safety."
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Waters Corp. click here. For more ratings news on Waters Corp. click here.
Shares of Waters Corp. closed at $85.04 yesterday.
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