{"url_path":"/sec/wat/10-q/2026/item-1a","section_key":"item-1a","section_title":"Item 1A Risk Factors","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-12","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/0001193125-26-219487-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-219487","cik":"0001000697","ticker":"WAT","issuer_name":"WATERS CORP /DE/","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000697/0001193125-26-219487-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001000697","primary_entity_name":"WATERS CORP /DE/"},"word_count":150,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 1A:\n\n Risk Factors\n\nInformation regarding risk factors of the Company is set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” under Part I, Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form\n10-K\nfor the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on February 23, 2026. The Company reviewed its risk factors as of April 4, 2026 and determined that there were no material changes from the ones set forth in the Annual Report on Form\n10-K.\nNote, however, the discussion of certain factors under the subheading “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form\n10-Q.\nThese risks are not the only ones facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and operating results."}