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NYSE:A

Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$118.22
+1.96 (+1.69%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$116.02
$118.41
50-Day Range
$115.67
$141.28
52-Week Range
$112.52
$160.26
Volume
3.26 million shs
Average Volume
2.24 million shs
Market Capitalization
$34.92 billion
P/E Ratio
26.04
Dividend Yield
0.76%
Price Target
$151.35

Agilent Technologies MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.79 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
28.0% Upside
$151.35 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.77% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.28
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.04mentions of Agilent Technologies in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.01%
From $5.62 to $6.07 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.31 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

1st out of 609 stocks

Analytical Instruments Industry

1st out of 27 stocks


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About Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) Stock

Agilent Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of application focused solutions for life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. It operates through the following segments: Life Sciences and Applied Markets, Diagnostics and Genomics, and Agilent CrossLab. The Life Sciences and Applied Markets segment offers application-focused solutions that include instruments and software that identify, quantify, and analyze the physical and biological properties of substances and products, as well as the clinical and life sciences research areas to interrogate samples at the molecular and cellular level. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment consists of activity providing active pharmaceutical ingredients for oligo-based therapeutics, as well as solutions that include reagents, instruments, software and consumables. The Agilent CrossLab segment includes startup, operational, training and compliance support, software as a service, and asset management and consultative services. The company was founded in May 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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A Price History

A Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/26 Dividend
4/03/2023
Dividend Payable
4/26/2023
Last Earnings
5/23/2023
Today
6/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 7/26 Dividend
6/30/2023
Dividend Payable
7/26/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/15/2023
Fiscal Year End
10/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Analytical instruments
Sub-Industry
Life Sciences Tools & Services
CUSIP
00846U10
Employees
18,100
Year Founded
1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$151.35
High Stock Price Forecast
$170.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$126.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+28.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.79
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.25 billion
Pretax Margin
23.28%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.85 billion
Cash Flow
$6.46 per share
Book Value
$19.57 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$34.92 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.04

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Key Executives

  • Michael R. McMullenMichael R. McMullen
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Robert W. McMahon
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Darlene J. S. Solomon
    Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Katharine Knobil
    Chief Medical Officer
  • Michael TangMichael Tang
    Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel













A Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Agilent Technologies stock right now?

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" A shares.
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What is Agilent Technologies' stock price forecast for 2023?

14 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Agilent Technologies' shares. Their A share price forecasts range from $126.00 to $170.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $151.35 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have A shares performed in 2023?

Agilent Technologies' stock was trading at $149.65 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, A stock has decreased by 21.0% and is now trading at $118.22.
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Are investors shorting Agilent Technologies?

Agilent Technologies saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,220,000 shares, an increase of 7.9% from the April 30th total of 4,840,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,600,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.3 days. Currently, 1.8% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Agilent Technologies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 15th 2023.
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How were Agilent Technologies' earnings last quarter?

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 23rd. The medical research company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.01. The medical research company earned $1.72 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.67 billion. Agilent Technologies had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.11% and a net margin of 19.19%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.13 EPS.
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How often does Agilent Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Agilent Technologies?

Agilent Technologies declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.225 per share on Wednesday, July 26th. This represents a $0.90 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 30th.
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Is Agilent Technologies a good dividend stock?

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) pays an annual dividend of $0.90 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.77%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 11 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 19.82%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, A will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.83% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Agilent Technologies' stock buyback program work?

Agilent Technologies announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Monday, January 9th 2023, which authorizes the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 4.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has Agilent Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?

Agilent Technologies updated its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.36-$1.38 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $1.43. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.64 billion-$1.68 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.77 billion.

What is Mike McMullen's approval rating as Agilent Technologies' CEO?

452 employees have rated Agilent Technologies Chief Executive Officer Mike McMullen on Glassdoor.com. Mike McMullen has an approval rating of 98% among the company's employees. This puts Mike McMullen in the top 20% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Agilent Technologies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Agilent Technologies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), AbbVie (ABBV), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), QUALCOMM (QCOM), PayPal (PYPL), AT&T (T), Broadcom (AVGO), Boeing (BA) and Skyworks Solutions (SWKS).

What is Agilent Technologies' stock symbol?

Agilent Technologies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "A."

Who are Agilent Technologies' major shareholders?

Agilent Technologies' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (10.65%), State Street Corp (4.38%), Wellington Management Group LLP (4.08%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (2.78%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.10%) and Pictet Asset Management SA (1.79%). Insiders that own company stock include Boon Hwee Koh, Dominique Grau, Heidi Fields, Henrik Ancher-Jensen, Jacob Thaysen, Michael R Mcmullen, Michael Tang, Padraig Mcdonnell, Rodney Gonsalves and Samraat S Raha.
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How do I buy shares of Agilent Technologies?

Shares of A stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Agilent Technologies' stock price today?

One share of A stock can currently be purchased for approximately $118.22.

How much money does Agilent Technologies make?

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) has a market capitalization of $34.92 billion and generates $6.85 billion in revenue each year. The medical research company earns $1.25 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.54 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Agilent Technologies have?

The company employs 18,100 workers across the globe.

Does Agilent Technologies have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Agilent Technologies: ACEA BIO, ATN Microwave, Accelicon Technologies, Acqiris, Advanced Analytical Technologies, Agilent Raman Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies Luxco S.à.r.l., Agilent Technologies Luxembourg Holding S.à.r.l., Agilent Technologies Singapore (Global) Pte Ltd., Agilent Technologies Singapore (Holding) Pte. Ltd., Agilent Technologies Singapore (International) Pte. Ltd., Agilent Technologies World Trade Inc., Agilent's Interoperability Certification Labs, American Holographic, Aurora SFC Systems, BIOCIUS Life Sciences, BioTek Instruments, BioTek Instruments LLC, Biosystem Development, Cartagenia, Computational Biology, Dako Denmark, Dako Denmark ApS, Escort Instruments, Genohm, Gradient Design Automation, Halo Genomics, J&W Scientific, Lab901, LaserGen, Lionheart Technologies LLC, Luxcel Biosciensces Ltd., MTS Nano Instruments, MV Technology, Molecular Imaging Corp., Multiplicom, Novelx, Objective Systems Integrators, PXIT, ProZyme Inc, Qosnetics, RVM Scientific, RedSwitch, Resolution Bioscience, SAFCO, Seahorse Bioscience, Silicon Genetics, Stratagene, SynPro, TILL Photonics, ULTRA Scientific, Varian, Velocity11, Wavefront Research, Xpedion Design Systems, Young In Scientific Co. Ltd, Zymed, and iLab Solutions.
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How can I contact Agilent Technologies?

Agilent Technologies' mailing address is 5301 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SANTA CLARA CA, 95051. The official website for the company is www.agilent.com. The medical research company can be reached via phone at (800) 227-9770, via email at investor_relations@agilent.com, or via fax at 408-345-8474.

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