WATERS CORP (WAT) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
WATERS CORP (WAT) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Fundsmith, Jensen Investment Management, Fundsmith Investment Services, AKO Capital, and Sequoia Financial Advisors. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 24,147 | 2,124,170 | $225,608 |
| Q3 2013 | Fundsmith | Sell | -295,256 | 449,096 | $47,698 |
| Q3 2013 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 974,002 | 974,002 | $103,448 |
| Q3 2013 | Cantillon Capital Management | Sell | -10,300 | 1,064,915 | $113,105 |
| Q2 2013 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 2,100,023 | 2,100,023 | $210,107 |
| Q2 2013 | Fundsmith | Buy | 737,401 | 744,352 | $74,696 |
| Q2 2013 | Cantillon Capital Management | Buy | 1,075,215 | 1,075,215 | $107,575 |
| Q1 2013 | Fundsmith | Buy | 6,951 | 6,951 | $55,252 |
Frequently asked questions about WAT activity
Which institutional owners are buying WAT?
Institutional owners buying WAT include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in WAT activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in WAT compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WATERS CORP (WAT) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in WAT increasing?
Institutional interest in WAT can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.