Agilent Technologies (A) News Today

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) shares are trading higher after the company delivered strong Q3 results and raised its full‐year outlook, while several analysts also lifted their ratings and price targets. This optimism offsets some cautious notes on near‐term earnings estimates and tariff‐related margin pressures.

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal Q3 results beat expectations with $1.37 EPS on $1.74 billion in revenue (up 10.1% Y/Y), and management raised its FY 2025 guidance. Agilent Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2025 revenue guidance after a US$160 million surge in Q3 U.S. sales. Agilent Raises 2025 Revenue Guidance With Strong Q3 US$160M Sales Surge
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird increased its price target from $141 to $142 and reiterated an “outperform” rating. Price Target Raised by Robert W. Baird
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo & Company issued a positive forecast for Agilent’s stock, highlighting its strong market positioning. Wells Fargo & Company Issues Positive Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch and Yahoo Finance provided comprehensive Q3 earnings snapshots and management commentary on revenue outlook. Agilent Bumps Up FY Rev Outlook on Higher 3Q Results
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating with a $125 price target, implying slight downside. Barclays Reaffirms Equal Weight Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Leerink Partners cut its Q1 2026 EPS estimate from $1.42 to $1.34, below consensus. Leerink Cuts Q1 2026 EPS Estimate
• Negative Sentiment: Evercore ISI lowered its price target to $128 and assigned an “in-line” rating. Evercore ISI Lowers Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America maintained a “hold” rating and $128 price target, noting tariff‐induced margin pressures. BofA Hold Rating Maintained