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Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$108.68 +2.22 (+2.09%)
Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Agilent Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
6

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for A.

Consensus Price Target

$143.00
31.58% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Agilent Technologies, the average price target is $143.00. The highest price target for A is $165.00, while the lowest price target for A is $115.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.58% from the current price of $108.68.
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A Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/3/24 to 5/3/25
1 Month Ago
4/3/24 to 4/3/25
3 Months Ago
2/3/24 to 2/2/25
1 Year Ago
5/4/23 to 5/3/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$143.00$150.83$143.62$141.29
Forecasted Upside31.58% Upside37.59% Upside-5.36% Downside1.31% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

A Analyst Recommendations By Month

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A Price Targets by Month

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Agilent Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAgilent TechnologiesMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.46
2.81
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside31.58% Upside3,335.44% Upside17.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Brandon Couillard
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$135.00 ➝ $116.00+16.44%
4/17/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Brandon Couillard
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$155.00 ➝ $135.00+31.59%
4/10/2025TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy$135.00+36.23%
4/10/2025Barclays
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L. Sergott
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$138.00 ➝ $115.00+14.25%
2/27/2025Robert W. Baird
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Catherine Schulte
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$161.00 ➝ $159.00+18.21%
12/19/2024Citigroup
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P. Donnelly
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Boost TargetBuy$165.00+23.96%
12/13/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$153.00 ➝ $150.00+8.93%
11/26/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$140.00 ➝ $135.00+1.41%
11/26/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$165.00 ➝ $160.00+22.14%
10/1/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$135.00 ➝ $145.00-0.46%
8/26/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$151.00+7.19%
8/22/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$141.00 ➝ $150.00+6.47%
6/27/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Schenkel
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
3/26/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $90.00-38.30%
12/7/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$128.00 ➝ $145.00+12.47%
8/16/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $150.00+19.38%
5/24/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/24/202358.com
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5/24/2023SVB Securities
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 Lower TargetOutperform$170.00 ➝ $145.00+12.72%

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Should I Buy Agilent Technologies Stock? A Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Agilent Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Agilent Technologies
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Agilent Technologies, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $100.29, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the market.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of approximately $144.58, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of about $28.59 billion, suggesting stability and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
  • Recent insider trading activity shows confidence from executives, as the CEO and other insiders have made significant transactions, which can be a positive signal for investors.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. operates in the life sciences and diagnostics sectors, which are expected to grow due to increasing demand for healthcare solutions, positioning the company well for future growth.

Agilent Technologies
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Agilent Technologies, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced a decline of about 2.1% recently, which may indicate short-term volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • Some analysts have lowered their price targets, with Wells Fargo reducing their target from $155.00 to $135.00, which could reflect concerns about the company's near-term performance.
  • Insider sales have totaled over 5,600 shares in the last ninety days, which might raise questions about the executives' confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio is around 23.06, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. faces competition in the life sciences and diagnostics markets, which could impact its market share and profitability moving forward.

A Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Agilent Technologies is $143.00, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $115.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" A shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in A, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Agilent Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 31.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Agilent Technologies's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Agilent Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Robert W. Baird, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Agilent Technologies less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Agilent Technologies is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how A compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:A) was last updated on 5/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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