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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
$139.11
+3.9%
$141.21
$96.80
$151.58
$40.77B1.111.56 million shs776,986 shs
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
$125.43
+4.3%
$132.98
$89.00
$229.58
$19.98B1.191.74 million shs547,001 shs
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
$1,243.80
+3.7%
$1,269.81
$928.49
$1,574.26
$26.60B1.15139,524 shs64,237 shs
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
$314.25
+5.0%
$335.46
$231.90
$363.80
$18.64B0.92405,490 shs262,390 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
+0.89%-4.50%-9.18%+1.71%-3.31%
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
+2.40%-0.75%-12.38%-14.56%-47.18%
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
+0.92%-3.55%-9.65%-1.68%-23.08%
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
+1.06%-6.37%-13.84%-5.44%-2.50%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
4.1008 of 5 stars
2.33.01.73.72.20.82.5
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
4.5766 of 5 stars
3.23.00.04.22.73.31.9
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
3.8255 of 5 stars
1.15.00.03.32.72.52.5
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
2.7021 of 5 stars
0.92.00.03.41.22.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
2.59
Moderate Buy$141.291.57% Upside
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
2.32
Hold$167.7033.70% Upside
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
2.17
Hold$1,233.25-0.85% Downside
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
1.88
Reduce$298.67-4.96% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ILMN, A, MTD, and WAT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/10/2024
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$125.00 ➝ $135.00
4/10/2024
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$85.00 ➝ $100.00
4/10/2024
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
Stephens
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$170.00
4/9/2024
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$253.00
4/5/2024
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
Stifel Nicolaus
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $163.00
4/4/2024
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$132.00 ➝ $145.00
4/4/2024
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$1,200.00 ➝ $1,300.00
4/4/2024
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$320.00 ➝ $340.00
3/26/2024
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
Oppenheimer
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $90.00
3/20/2024
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
OTR Global
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Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Mixed
2/28/2024
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
UBS Group
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$130.00 ➝ $155.00
(Data available from 4/23/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
$6.83B5.97$6.73 per share20.66$19.98 per share6.96
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
$4.50B4.44$3.83 per share32.77$36.18 per share3.47
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
$3.79B7.02$46.62 per share26.68($6.98) per share-178.19
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
$2.96B6.30$15.48 per share20.30$19.45 per share16.16

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
$1.24B$4.2033.1222.844.0218.35%27.09%14.66%5/28/2024 (Estimated)
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
-$1.16B-$7.34N/A52.26N/A-25.78%2.20%1.25%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
$788.78M$35.8934.6627.903.2520.82%-904.59%24.93%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
$642.23M$10.8528.9623.955.8921.72%81.30%16.41%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest ILMN, A, MTD, and WAT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
$7.63N/A-$7.63N/AN/AN/A  
5/7/2024N/A
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
$2.09N/A-$2.09N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
$0.03N/A-$0.03N/AN/AN/A  
2/27/2024Q1 24
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
$1.22$1.29+$0.07$1.40$1.59 billion$1.66 billion    
2/9/2024Q4 2023
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
$10.32$9.40-$0.92$10.28$959.45 million$934.90 million      
2/8/2024Q4 23
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
$0.0130$0.14+$0.1270$1.39$1.09 billion$1.12 billion    
2/6/2024Q4 2023
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
$3.56$3.62+$0.06$3.59$815.50 million$819.50 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
$0.940.68%+19.04%22.38%1 Years
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest ILMN, A, MTD, and WAT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/21/2024
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
Quarterly$0.23600.72%4/1/20244/2/20244/24/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
0.41
2.68
2.04
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
0.26
1.66
1.29
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
N/A
1.04
0.71
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
2.00
2.22
1.57

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
N/A
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
89.42%
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
95.07%
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
94.01%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
N/A
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
0.17%
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
1.94%
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
0.82%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
18,100293.05 millionN/AOptionable
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
9,300159.26 million158.98 millionOptionable
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
17,30021.39 million20.97 millionOptionable
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
7,90059.31 million58.82 millionOptionable

ILMN, A, MTD, and WAT Headlines

SourceHeadline
‘As if a cathedral had been flooded with turquoise waters’: The Spanish hotel where Gothic and stained glass meet time off in the sun‘As if a cathedral had been flooded with turquoise waters’: The Spanish hotel where Gothic and stained glass meet time off in the sun
countrylife.co.uk - April 23 at 12:34 PM
Government Regulation Hits Rural Landowner As Feds Claim Dry Ditch Is “Waters of US”Government Regulation Hits Rural Landowner As Feds Claim Dry Ditch Is “Waters of US”
agweb.com - April 23 at 12:34 PM
Waters (NYSE:WAT) Shares Gap Up to $299.23Waters (NYSE:WAT) Shares Gap Up to $299.23
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 12:10 PM
3,600 Shares in Waters Co. (NYSE:WAT) Bought by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System3,600 Shares in Waters Co. (NYSE:WAT) Bought by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 4:51 AM
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nolan Waters, senior, Atlantic boys tennisATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nolan Waters, senior, Atlantic boys tennis
swiowanewssource.com - April 23 at 2:34 AM
JT Toppin to test the NBA Draft watersJT Toppin to test the NBA Draft waters
kob.com - April 23 at 2:34 AM
4.6 magnitude earthquake hits waters off Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur4.6 magnitude earthquake hits waters off Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur
msn.com - April 23 at 2:34 AM
Enterprise soccer duo Lascano, Waters sign college scholarshipsEnterprise soccer duo Lascano, Waters sign college scholarships
dothaneagle.com - April 22 at 9:33 PM
Turning 78 today, John Waters recalls his show business start as a puppeteerTurning 78 today, John Waters recalls his show business start as a puppeteer
baltimorefishbowl.com - April 22 at 9:33 PM
Lake sturgeon, giants of Minnesota waters, wont land on endangered species listLake sturgeon, giants of Minnesota waters, won't land on endangered species list
msn.com - April 22 at 9:33 PM
Coast Guard Region 4: Military-civilian ties in Southwestern watersCoast Guard Region 4: Military-civilian ties in Southwestern waters
en.qdnd.vn - April 22 at 3:29 PM
Thames Waters wants to hike up bills by 60% in bid to stave off financial strifeThames Waters wants to hike up bills by 60% in bid to stave off financial strife
mirror.co.uk - April 22 at 3:29 PM
Waters Corporation: Waters Accelerates the Development of Gene-based Therapeutics with New GTxResolve Premier SEC ColumnsWaters Corporation: Waters Accelerates the Development of Gene-based Therapeutics with New GTxResolve Premier SEC Columns
finanznachrichten.de - April 22 at 10:28 AM
US Open Features thousands Of Amateurs And Doubles From Waters And JohnsonUS Open Features thousands Of Amateurs And Doubles From Waters And Johnson
forbes.com - April 22 at 10:28 AM
ERISA complaint against Waters Corp. 401(k) plan survives motion to dismissERISA complaint against Waters Corp. 401(k) plan survives motion to dismiss
pionline.com - April 22 at 10:28 AM
Disgusting depravity: What is John Waters’ grossest movie?Disgusting depravity: What is John Waters’ grossest movie?
faroutmagazine.co.uk - April 22 at 10:28 AM
Waters Accelerates the Development of Gene-based Therapeutics with New GTxResolve Premier SEC ColumnsWaters Accelerates the Development of Gene-based Therapeutics with New GTxResolve Premier SEC Columns
finance.yahoo.com - April 22 at 10:28 AM
Mussel shells are becoming highly porous due to warming waters from climate changeMussel shells are becoming highly porous due to warming waters from climate change
msn.com - April 21 at 6:41 PM
PH welcomes G7’s clear support vs. China’s maneuvers in disputed watersPH welcomes G7’s clear support vs. China’s maneuvers in disputed waters
manilastandard.net - April 21 at 1:41 PM
St. Louis County suggests feds help pay for Boundary Waters rescuesSt. Louis County suggests feds help pay for Boundary Waters rescues
duluthnewstribune.com - April 21 at 1:41 PM
abrdn plc Purchases 27,547 Shares of Waters Co. (NYSE:WAT)abrdn plc Purchases 27,547 Shares of Waters Co. (NYSE:WAT)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 9:31 AM
75-year-old university graduate Liz Waters says its never too late to pursue your passion75-year-old university graduate Liz Waters says 'it's never too late' to pursue your passion
msn.com - April 21 at 8:41 AM
Juvenile great white sharks prefer shallow coastal watersJuvenile great white sharks prefer shallow coastal waters
earth.com - April 20 at 7:56 PM
Its an emergency situation: Rising flood waters threaten more homes in Roscommon'It's an emergency situation': Rising flood waters threaten more homes in Roscommon
irishtimes.com - April 20 at 2:56 PM

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Company Descriptions

Agilent Technologies logo

Agilent Technologies

NYSE:A
Agilent Technologies, Inc. provides application focused solutions to the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Life Sciences and Applied Markets, Diagnostics and Genomics, and Agilent CrossLab. The Life Sciences and Applied Markets segment offers liquid chromatography systems and components; liquid chromatography mass spectrometry systems; gas chromatography systems and components; gas chromatography mass spectrometry systems; inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry instruments; atomic absorption instruments; microwave plasma-atomic emission spectrometry instruments; inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry instruments; raman spectroscopy; cell analysis plate based assays; flow cytometer; real-time cell analyzer; cell imaging systems; microplate reader; laboratory software; information management and analytics; laboratory automation and robotic systems; dissolution testing; and vacuum pumps, and measurement technologies. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment focuses on genomics, nucleic acid contract manufacturing and research and development, pathology, companion diagnostics, reagent partnership, and biomolecular analysis businesses. The Agilent CrossLab segment provides GC and LC columns, sample preparation products, custom chemistries, and laboratory instrument supplies; and offers services portfolio, including repairs, parts, maintenance, installations, training, compliance support, software as a service, asset management, and consulting services. The company markets its products through direct sales, distributors, resellers, manufacturer's representatives, and electronic commerce. Agilent Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Illumina logo

Illumina

NASDAQ:ILMN
Illumina, Inc. offers sequencing- and array-based solutions for genetic and genomic analysis in the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through Core Illumina and GRAIL segments. The company offers sequencing and array-based instruments and consumables, which include reagents, flow cells, and library preparation; whole-genome sequencing kits, which sequence entire genomes of various size and complexity; and targeted resequencing kits, which sequence exomes, specific genes, and RNA or other genomic regions of interest. It also provides whole-genome sequencing, genotyping, noninvasive prenatal testing, and product support services; and Galleri, a multi-cancer early detection test. In addition, the company is developing solutions to help accelerate cancer diagnoses, blood-based detection for minimal residual disease, and other post-diagnostic applications. The company serves genomic research centers, academic institutions, government laboratories, and hospitals, as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, commercial molecular diagnostic laboratories, and consumer genomics companies. It markets and distributes its products directly to customers, as well as through life-science distributors. Illumina, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.
Mettler-Toledo International logo

Mettler-Toledo International

NYSE:MTD
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. manufactures and supplies precision instruments and services in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through five segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations, and Other. The company's laboratory instruments include laboratory balances, liquid pipetting solutions, automated laboratory reactors, real-time analytics, titrators, pH meters, process analytics sensors and analyzer technologies, physical value analyzers, density and refractometry, thermal analysis systems, and other analytical instruments; and LabX, a laboratory software platform to manage and analyze data generated from its instruments.Its industrial instruments comprise industrial weighing instruments and related terminals, automatic dimensional measurement and data capture solutions, vehicle scale systems, industrial software, metal detection equipment, x-ray systems, check weighing equipment, camera-based imaging equipment, track-and-trace solutions, and product inspection systems. The company's retail weighing solutions consist of weighing and software solutions, AI-driven image recognition solution, and automated packaging and labelling solutions for the meat backroom. It serves the life science industry, independent research organizations, and testing labs; food and beverage manufacturers; food retailers; chemical, specialty chemical, and cosmetics companies; food retailers; transportation and logistics, metals, and electronics industries; and the academic community through its direct sales force and indirect distribution channels. Mettler-Toledo International Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Waters logo

Waters

NYSE:WAT
Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through two segments: Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products, and post-warranty service plans. It also designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments; and develops and supplies software-based products that interface with its instruments, as well as other manufacturers' instruments. In addition, the company offers MS technology instruments are used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. Further, the company provides thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments for use in predicting the suitability and stability of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water, polymers, metals, and viscous liquids for various industrial, consumer good, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research. Its products are used by clinical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.