WATERS CORP /DE/ (WAT) Options Statistics & Positioning

WATERS CORP /DE/ (WAT) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 32.6%, an IV rank of 40 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$19.52 (±4.5%) move in WAT for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $430 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.87. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$432.28

52-week range

$284.63 – $443.21

ATM IV (30d)

32.6%

IV rank

40 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$19.52 (±4.5%)

Put/call OI

0.87

Max pain

$430

↓ 0.5% below close

Next earnings

Nov 2, 2026

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Most Active WAT Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
WAT $370 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$66.63	1.0%	20
WAT $370 call	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$70.13	35.9%	20
WAT $320 put	Jan 15, 2027	98d	$1.75	39.5%	16
WAT $390 put	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$6.39	43.4%	7
WAT $310 put	Jan 15, 2027	98d	$1.25	40.8%	6

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WAT Implied Volatility

32.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 40 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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WAT Open Interest

0.87 put/call OI ratio

1,678 calls and 1,452 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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WAT Max Pain

$430 max pain

0.5% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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WAT Gamma Exposure

$63.91M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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WAT Options Volume

86 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.79 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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WAT Most Active Options

$370 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

WAT's next expected earnings date is Nov 2, 2026. Options currently price a ±$19.52 (±4.5%) move for the front expiration.

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WAT Options FAQ

When is WAT's next earnings date?

WAT's next expected earnings date is Nov 2, 2026. Options currently price a ±$19.52 (±4.5%) move for the front expiration.

How often is WAT options data on this page updated?

All WAT statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see WAT max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated WAT pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.