Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$148.55 -0.74 (-0.50%)

Closing price 08/14/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$148.52 -0.03 (-0.02%)

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Agilent Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
15

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for A.

Consensus Price Target

$160.24
7.87% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Agilent Technologies, the average price target is $160.24. The highest price target for A is $185.00, while the lowest price target for A is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.87% from the current price of $148.55.

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.

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A Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/15/25 to 8/15/26	1 Month Ago 7/16/25 to 7/16/26	3 Months Ago 5/17/25 to 5/17/26	1 Year Ago 8/15/24 to 8/15/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$160.24	$159.35	$163.71	$139.77
Forecasted Upside	7.87% Upside	17.05% Upside	46.58% Upside	17.16% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

A Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

A Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Agilent Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Agilent Technologies	Healthcare Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.89	2.30	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.87% Upside	785.21% Upside	11.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent A News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/12/2026	Morgan Stanley 4 of 5 stars	Kallum Titchmarsh Not Rated	Boost Target	Overweight	$160.00 ➝ $175.00	+17.52%
7/9/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$135.00	+3.32%
6/26/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	Eve Burstein Not Rated	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$155.00	+14.20%
6/24/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Luke Sergott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$145.00 ➝ $150.00	+14.08%
6/11/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Westenberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$150.00	+13.74%
6/3/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sidharth Sahoo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$180.00 ➝ $165.00	+19.02%
6/2/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
6/2/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mike Polark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold
5/28/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Dan Brennan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$147.00 ➝ $155.00	+14.32%
5/28/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Couillard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$165.00 ➝ $160.00	+18.60%
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5/28/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Derik De Bruin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$150.00 ➝ $145.00	+25.20%
5/27/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Dan Leonard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$153.00	+32.70%
5/26/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Catherine Schulte Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$155.00 ➝ $156.00	+35.65%
2/26/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Dan Leonard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$180.00 ➝ $165.00	+38.94%
1/5/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vijay Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$155.00 ➝ $160.00	+16.09%
12/9/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Evie Koslosky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$170.00	+19.43%
11/25/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Donnelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$165.00 ➝ $185.00	+17.40%
11/25/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Casey Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$165.00 ➝ $180.00	+15.53%
10/8/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/30/2025	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$135.00	+19.78%
8/26/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$151.00	+7.19%

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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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Agilent Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Agilent Technologies
Bull Case

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

The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49 for the last quarter, exceeding expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has set its fiscal year 2026 guidance at an EPS range of 6.000-6.100, suggesting confidence in continued growth and profitability.
The current stock price is around $156, reflecting a stable investment opportunity in a company with a solid market position in scientific instrumentation and services.
With a dividend yield of 0.7% and a payout ratio of 20.48%, the company offers a reliable income stream for investors, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a strong return on equity of 24.33%, showcasing its ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity, which is a positive sign for potential investors.

Agilent Technologies
Bear Case

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

Despite recent growth, the stock has faced price adjustments, with some analysts lowering their price targets, which may indicate potential volatility in the stock price.
The company operates in a highly competitive market, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long term.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with some downgrading it from "buy" to "hold," suggesting uncertainty about its future performance.
While the dividend payout ratio is relatively low, any future cuts to dividends could negatively affect investor sentiment and stock performance.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. is heavily reliant on the life sciences and diagnostics sectors, which can be subject to regulatory changes and market fluctuations, posing risks to its revenue stability.

A Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Agilent Technologies is $160.24, with a high forecast of $185.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.

19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" A shares.

According to analysts, Agilent Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 7.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Agilent Technologies's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Agilent Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

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

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Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast & Price Target