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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
$138.70
+1.2%
$141.81
$96.80
$151.58
$40.65B1.111.54 million shs850,440 shs
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
$124.68
+1.3%
$130.57
$89.00
$213.91
$19.60B1.21.45 million shs1.40 million shs
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
$1,253.38
+1.9%
$1,277.83
$928.49
$1,525.14
$26.30B1.16111,966 shs98,747 shs
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
$315.92
+2.2%
$334.27
$231.90
$363.80
$18.33B0.98388,851 shs493,823 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
+1.21%+0.88%-4.68%+4.25%+3.11%
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
+1.32%+1.47%-6.06%-14.45%-36.11%
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
+1.93%+1.46%-6.55%+2.40%-16.58%
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
+2.27%+1.83%-8.30%-2.63%+6.01%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
4.3046 of 5 stars
2.33.01.73.73.20.82.5
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
4.7009 of 5 stars
3.24.00.04.22.73.31.9
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
3.3278 of 5 stars
1.13.00.03.32.22.52.5
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
2.6329 of 5 stars
0.91.00.03.41.72.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock logo
A
Agilent Technologies
2.59
Moderate Buy$141.291.87% Upside
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
2.32
Hold$167.7034.50% Upside
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
2.17
Hold$1,233.25-1.61% Downside
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
1.88
Reduce$298.67-5.46% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest A, MTD, ILMN, 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 5/2/2021 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
$6.83B5.95$6.38 per share21.73$19.98 per share6.94
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
$4.50B4.41$3.63 per share34.34$36.18 per share3.45
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
$3.79B7.08$45.40 per share27.61($6.98) per share-179.57
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
$2.96B6.34$14.91 per share21.19$19.45 per share16.24

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$4.2033.0222.784.2318.35%27.09%14.66%5/28/2024 (Estimated)
Illumina, Inc. stock logo
ILMN
Illumina
-$1.16B-$7.34N/A51.95N/A-25.78%2.20%1.25%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. stock logo
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
$788.78M$35.8934.9228.123.3620.82%-904.59%24.93%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Waters Co. stock logo
WAT
Waters
$642.23M$10.8529.1224.086.1521.72%81.30%16.41%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest A, MTD, ILMN, 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 A, MTD, ILMN, 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

A, MTD, ILMN, and WAT Headlines

SourceHeadline
Schenectady department head moving out of apartment on city reservoir site next monthSchenectady department head moving out of apartment on city reservoir site next month
timesunion.com - May 1 at 10:44 PM
UPDATE: Missing boater pulled from Rayburn waters, rushed to hospitalUPDATE: Missing boater pulled from Rayburn waters, rushed to hospital
msn.com - May 1 at 10:44 PM
Trailblazing city housing plan enters uncharted legal watersTrailblazing city housing plan enters uncharted legal waters
yourobserver.com - May 1 at 12:44 PM
Flood waters close FM-1485 at Montgomery/ Harris County lineFlood waters close FM-1485 at Montgomery/ Harris County line
cw39.com - May 1 at 12:44 PM
Party Along Turquoise Waters at the Country’s Coolest Beachfront Music FestivalParty Along Turquoise Waters at the Country’s Coolest Beachfront Music Festival
msn.com - May 1 at 12:44 PM
The Most Shark-Infested Waters in the WorldThe Most Shark-Infested Waters in the World
msn.com - May 1 at 7:43 AM
How A Famous, Polarizing Wall Street Short-Seller Sniffs Out Corporate Frauds: What We Look For Is BehavioralHow A Famous, Polarizing Wall Street Short-Seller Sniffs Out Corporate Frauds: 'What We Look For Is Behavioral'
benzinga.com - May 1 at 7:01 AM
Central Waters, Boone & Crockett and Milwaukee Riverkeeper partner on new beerCentral Waters, Boone & Crockett and Milwaukee Riverkeeper partner on new beer
bizjournals.com - May 1 at 2:43 AM
Fox/Kayo to broadcast Waters Kansas NASCAR raceFox/Kayo to broadcast Waters' Kansas NASCAR race
supercars.com - May 1 at 2:43 AM
Report: Tyson Foods Dumped 371M Pounds of Waste into U.S. Waters Over 5 YearsReport: Tyson Foods Dumped 371M Pounds of Waste into U.S. Waters Over 5 Years
supplychainbrain.com - May 1 at 2:43 AM
Dark Waters (2019) Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via NetflixDark Waters (2019) Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Netflix
yahoo.com - May 1 at 2:43 AM
Loonie Waters: Trading the USD-CAD Forex PairLoonie Waters: Trading the USD-CAD Forex Pair
msn.com - April 30 at 9:08 PM
US House passes Stauber bill to reverse mineral withdrawal near Boundary WatersUS House passes Stauber bill to reverse mineral withdrawal near Boundary Waters
duluthnewstribune.com - April 30 at 9:08 PM
‘Treading in unchartered waters’: Grifol looks to balance Crochet’s usage versus competitive fire‘Treading in unchartered waters’: Grifol looks to balance Crochet’s usage versus competitive fire
msn.com - April 30 at 9:08 PM
Rising waters threaten to overwhelm west Alabama town; millions needed for dredgingRising waters threaten to overwhelm west Alabama town; millions needed for dredging
abc3340.com - April 30 at 9:08 PM
Edward Waters is diligently melding academic growth with athleticsEdward Waters is diligently melding academic growth with athletics
charlotteobserver.com - April 30 at 9:08 PM
When Roger Waters was asked to take on the mantle of Pink Floyd, and how it rejuvenated himWhen Roger Waters was asked to take on the mantle of Pink Floyd, and how it rejuvenated him
yahoo.com - April 30 at 9:08 PM
U.S. House votes to kill BLM rule, delist gray wolf, end Boundary Waters mining limitsU.S. House votes to kill BLM rule, delist gray wolf, end Boundary Waters mining limits
news.yahoo.com - April 30 at 9:08 PM
Wireless Carriers Face $200M FCC Fine As Data Privacy Waters RoilWireless Carriers Face $200M FCC Fine As Data Privacy Waters Roil
darkreading.com - April 30 at 1:40 PM
Clear watersClear waters
virginiabusiness.com - April 30 at 1:40 PM
UK sporting bodies join forces to call for action over dirty watersUK sporting bodies join forces to call for action over dirty waters
msn.com - April 30 at 1:40 PM
Snubbed and serenaded: The bizarre experience Roger Waters had at an R.E.M. showSnubbed and serenaded: The bizarre experience Roger Waters had at an R.E.M. show
faroutmagazine.co.uk - April 30 at 1:40 PM
Van ECK Associates Corp Has $185.35 Million Holdings in Waters Co. (NYSE:WAT)Van ECK Associates Corp Has $185.35 Million Holdings in Waters Co. (NYSE:WAT)
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 11:46 AM
Earnings Preview: Waters (WAT) Q1 Earnings Expected to DeclineEarnings Preview: Waters (WAT) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
zacks.com - April 30 at 11:05 AM

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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.