Agilent Technologies, Inc provides application focused solutions to the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets worldwide. It operates through 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; laboratory software and information management and analytics; laboratory automation and robotic systems; dissolution testing; vacuum pumps; and measurement technologies.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Analytical instruments
Sub-IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone408-345-8886
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.91 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees14,800
Next Earnings Date11/18/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agilent Technologies' stock symbol?
Agilent Technologies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "A."
How often does Agilent Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Agilent Technologies?
Agilent Technologies announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, September 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 1st will be given a dividend of $0.164 per share on Wednesday, October 23rd. This represents a $0.66 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.88%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 30th. View Agilent Technologies' Dividend History.
How will Agilent Technologies' stock buyback program work?
Agilent Technologies declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Monday, November 19th 2018, which permits the company to buyback $1,750,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 8.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Agilent Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE:A) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 14th. The medical research company reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.04. The medical research company earned $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.24 billion. Agilent Technologies had a return on equity of 20.00% and a net margin of 21.06%. Agilent Technologies's quarterly revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.67 earnings per share. View Agilent Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Agilent Technologies' next earnings date?
What guidance has Agilent Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?
Agilent Technologies updated its FY19 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 14th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.07-$3.09 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.05. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.105-$5.125 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.11 billion.
What price target have analysts set for A?
13 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Agilent Technologies' stock. Their forecasts range from $76.00 to $92.00. On average, they expect Agilent Technologies' share price to reach $84.82 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Agilent Technologies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Agilent Technologies?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Agilent Technologies.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Agilent Technologies stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Agilent Technologies stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Agilent reported strong fiscal third-quarter results on broad-based growth in all its product lines. The company also raised its guidance for full year 2019. The company’s expanding product portfolio, end-market strength and robust performance in Americas, China and Europe are key growth drivers. Moreover, the company’s decision to divest/wind up underperforming businesses is beneficial for its core operations. Further, the company’s focus on aligning investments towards more attractive growth avenues and innovative high-margin product launches are positive. Notably, shares of Agilent have outperformed the industry it belongs to over a year. However, macro weakness in some regions, higher expenses and unfavorable foreign exchange remain concerns." (8/19/2019)
- 2. Barclays PLC analysts commented, "We think Agilent delivered a solid FY1Q19 print last night, featuring a modest top line beat which was leveraged into a 6% EPS beat ($0.76 vs. our $0.72 forecast). Consistent trends help improve our conviction in the thesis heading into FY2019. Organic growth of 6% in the quarter came in 1.2% better than our expectations and guidance. Growth was solid, although less broad-based than last quarter – which we view as understandable in the context of tough quarterly comps. Notably, DGG posted 13% organic growth while ACG delivered 10% organic growth. The capital equipment driven LSAG division posted just" 1% organic growth, but on an 11% quarterly comp. From an end market perspective, we think results hit the mark across customer classes and geographies. Pharma & Sales) posted 10% core growth." (2/21/2019)
Has Agilent Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about A stock have trended somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Agilent Technologies earned a media sentiment score of 1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the medical research company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Agilent Technologies.
Are investors shorting Agilent Technologies?
Agilent Technologies saw a decline in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,990,000 shares, a decline of 10.3% from the August 15th total of 6,680,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,640,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days. Currently, 2.0% of the company's stock are short sold. View Agilent Technologies' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Agilent Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Agilent Technologies include Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), Illumina (ILMN), Mettler-Toledo International (MTD), Waters (WAT), Bio-Rad Laboratories (BIO), PerkinElmer (PKI), BIO-TECHNE (TECH), Bruker (BRKR), Charles River Laboratories Intl. (CRL), Cambrex (CBM), Luminex (LMNX), Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB), Fluidigm (FLDM), Harvard Bioscience (HBIO) and aTyr Pharma (LIFE).
What other stocks do shareholders of Agilent Technologies own?
Who are Agilent Technologies' key executives?
Agilent Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael R. McMullen, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 58)
- Mr. Robert W. McMahon, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 50)
- Mr. Dominique P. Grau, Sr. VP of HR (Age 60)
- Mr. Mark Doak, Sr. VP (Age 64)
- Mr. Jacob Thaysen, Sr. VP (Age 44)
Who are Agilent Technologies' major shareholders?
Agilent Technologies' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Robecosam AG (0.40%), LGT Capital Partners LTD. (0.18%), Calamos Advisors LLC (0.16%), Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank (0.14%), Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI (0.06%) and Harvey Investment Co. LLC (0.06%). Company insiders that own Agilent Technologies stock include Boon Hwee Koh, Didier Hirsch, Dominique Grau, Heidi Fields, Jacob Thaysen, Mark Doak, Michael R Mcmullen, Michael Tang, Patrick G Hagan, Patrick Kaltenbach, Paul N Clark and Rodney Gonsalves. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Agilent Technologies.
Which major investors are selling Agilent Technologies stock?
A stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Factory Mutual Insurance Co., Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Robecosam AG, Meeder Asset Management Inc., Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Hexavest Inc. and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Agilent Technologies company stock in the last year include Dominique Grau, Heidi Fields, Mark Doak, Michael R Mcmullen, Michael Tang, Paul N Clark and Rodney Gonsalves. View Insider Buying and Selling for Agilent Technologies.
Which major investors are buying Agilent Technologies stock?
A stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including LGT Capital Partners LTD., Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., TIAA FSB, Harvey Investment Co. LLC, Calamos Advisors LLC and Occidental Asset Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Agilent Technologies.
How do I buy shares of Agilent Technologies?
Shares of A can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Agilent Technologies' stock price today?
One share of A stock can currently be purchased for approximately $74.69.
How big of a company is Agilent Technologies?
Agilent Technologies has a market capitalization of $23.11 billion and generates $4.91 billion in revenue each year. The medical research company earns $316 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.79 on an earnings per share basis. Agilent Technologies employs 14,800 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Agilent Technologies.
What is Agilent Technologies' official website?
How can I contact Agilent Technologies?
Agilent Technologies' mailing address is 5301 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SANTA CLARA CA, 95051. The medical research company can be reached via phone at 408-345-8886 or via email at [email protected]
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