Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) Price Target Raised to $190.00

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) had its price objective lifted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $180.00 to $190.00 in a report issued on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the medical research company’s stock.

A has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wolfe Research reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Agilent Technologies in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of Agilent Technologies from $165.00 to $160.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Agilent Technologies from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Weiss Ratings raised Agilent Technologies from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their price target on Agilent Technologies from $155.00 to $156.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Agilent Technologies currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $170.33.

Agilent Technologies Price Performance

Shares of A opened at $154.47 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $43.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.41, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.25. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $140.30 and a 200 day moving average price of $127.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.05 and a quick ratio of 1.62. Agilent Technologies has a 12 month low of $108.35 and a 12 month high of $163.75.

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The medical research company reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $1.88 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.84 billion. Agilent Technologies had a return on equity of 24.45% and a net margin of 19.53%.During the same period last year, the company earned $1.37 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. Agilent Technologies has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.710-1.740 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.180-6.210 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Agilent Technologies will post 6.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Agilent Technologies

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new stake in Agilent Technologies in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Agilent Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Navalign LLC bought a new stake in shares of Agilent Technologies in the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Markowski Investments bought a new stake in shares of Agilent Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Agilent Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000.

Agilent Technologies News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Agilent Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Agilent reported fiscal Q3 earnings of $1.62 per share, above the $1.48-$1.49 analyst consensus, while revenue of approximately $1.88 billion also exceeded expectations. EPS increased from $1.37 a year earlier, supporting the view that profitability is improving. Agilent Technologies Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year guidance following the strong quarter. Commentary highlighted product momentum, a recovery in China, improving demand and expanding margins, all of which could support additional earnings growth. Agilent Technologies Lifts Outlook After Strong Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Several major firms raised their price targets and maintained bullish ratings after the results. Targets now range from $175 to $190, with upgrades from JPMorgan, Citi, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Stifel, TD Cowen, Bernstein and RBC. Analysts Raise Agilent Technologies Price Targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the improved outlook, valuation remains relatively demanding: Agilent trades at roughly 30 times earnings, with a PEG ratio above 2.7. This leaves the stock sensitive to any slowdown in demand or disappointment in future guidance.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global provider of scientific instrumentation, consumables, software and services for laboratories across the life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. The company’s product portfolio includes analytical instruments such as liquid and gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, spectroscopy systems, and laboratory automation solutions, together with reagents, supplies and informatics tools that support measurement, testing and data analysis workflows. Agilent also offers instrument maintenance, qualification and laboratory services designed to help customers improve productivity and comply with regulatory requirements.

Founded as a corporate spin-off from Hewlett‑Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved through a combination of strategic restructuring and acquisitions to concentrate on life sciences, diagnostics and applied laboratories.