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Agilent Technologies Inc(A)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for A
09/24/2026: A (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Agilent Technologies is a prominent player in the life sciences and diagnostics sector, offering a broad range of analytical instruments and laboratory services. The company benefits from a resilient business model characterized by high-margin recurring revenue and a strong presence in pharmaceutical research. Its primary growth story revolves around advancements in personalized medicine and laboratory automation. However, the company faces risks from fluctuating biopharma R&D budgets and intense competition from major industry peers. The stock may suit investors seeking a stable, long-term exposure to scientific research, though it is important to monitor global research spending and margin performance as key indicators of health.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Agilent offers steady growth but typically lacks the explosive top-line acceleration associated with high-growth tech. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is conditional on positive sector sentiment and sustained R&D spending upturns. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The stock often trades at a premium multiple, requiring attractive entry points for value-focused investors. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company has a reliable history of modest but consistent dividend growth and payout stability. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Low beta relative to broader markets and a strong recurring revenue base provide relative stability. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock is susceptible to broader market sentiment regarding pharmaceutical capital expenditure. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | High P/E multiples during growth phases can lead to corrections if earnings miss expectations. |
| Competition risk (Thermo Fisher) | Medium / high | Agilent faces intense pressure from Thermo Fisher's massive scale and integrated product ecosystem. |
| Business quality | Strong | Agilent possesses high margins, sticky customer relationships, and recurring revenue models. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividend yields are generally modest, catering more to growth than high-yield income seekers. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully integrating acquisitions is crucial to maintaining product differentiation. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 14.63% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 46.61B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 33 | 1Y Target Price 175.43 |
Price to earnings Ratio 33 | 1Y Target Price 175.43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.5M shares | Beta 1.24 | 52 Weeks Range 108.14 - 174.77 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 108.14 - 174.77 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.61% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.01 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences and Applied | Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry instruments, reagents, and software. | The primary engine generating recurring sales through high-demand lab equipment. |
| CrossLab Services | Maintenance, repairs, and consulting for laboratory equipment. | Provides stable, recurring revenue regardless of new equipment sales cycles. |
| Diagnostics and Genomics | Clinical diagnostic tests and molecular biology tools. | High-growth niche tied to oncology and personalized medicine trends. |
| Geography (Global) | Exposure to North America, Europe, China, and rest of world. | Geographic diversification helps hedge against regional economic slowdowns. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-08-26 | When After Market | Estimate 1.48 | Actual 1.62 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 19.53% | Operating Margin (TTM) 25.56% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.63% | Return on Equity (TTM) 20.97% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 33 | Forward PE 24.15 | Enterprise Value 49.35B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.32 |
Enterprise Value 49.35B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.69 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.25 | Shares Outstanding 281.93M | Shares Floating 280.96M |
Shares Outstanding 281.93M | Shares Floating 280.96M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.19 | Percent Institutions 95.48 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Agilent Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Santa Clara, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-11-18 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Padraig McDonnell | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Diagnostics & Research | Full time employees 18200 | Website https://www.agilent.com |
Full time employees 18200 | Website https://www.agilent.com | ||
Agilent Technologies, Inc. provides application focused solutions to the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets, Agilent CrossLab, and Applied Markets. The Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets segment offers liquid chromatography systems and components; and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry systems. This segment is also involved in the genomics, contract development and manufacturing organization, pathology, companion diagnostics, and biomolecular analysis businesses. The Agilent CrossLab segment provides various services, including repairs, parts, maintenance, installations, training, compliance support, software as a service, asset management, consulting, and other custom services. This segment also offers consumables, including gas chromatography and liquid chromatography columns, sample preparation products, custom chemistries, and various laboratory supplies; software and informatics solutions comprising software for instrument control, data acquisition, data analysis, secure storage of results, and laboratory information and workflow management; and OpenLab laboratory software, an open software platform that enables customers to capture, analyze, and share scientific data throughout the lab and across the enterprise. In addition, it provides automated sample preparation solutions, such as liquid handling, plate management, consumables, and scheduling software. The Applied Markets segment offers products in the areas of gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, vacuum technology, and remarketed instruments. It markets its products through direct sales, distributors, resellers, manufacturer's representatives, and electronic commerce. Agilent Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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