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Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, marking the first reporting period that includes financial results for the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses of Becton, Dickinson and Company, which was acquired by Waters on February 9, 2026.
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