BUZZ - Waters shares rise after raising full-year forecast, third quarter results exceed expectations

November 3 - ** Laboratory equipment manufacturer Waters WAT.N saw its share price rise 2.4% in pre-market trading to $460.69

** The company raised its (link) 2026 earnings per share (EPS) forecast to a range of $14.60 to $14.70, up from its previous forecast of $14.45 to $14.65

** Waters also raised its annual sales growth outlook to a range of 9.1% to 9.7%, up from its previous expectation of 7.0% to 9.0%

** According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the company's third quarter revenue reached $1.77 billion and adjusted profit was $4.10, both exceeding the analyst average expectations of $4 and $1.75 billion

** As of the close of the previous trading day, WAT shares had risen 18.35% year to date

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