Agilent Technologies, Inc. $A Stock Position Decreased by Forsta AP Fonden

Forsta AP Fonden decreased its position in Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) by 13.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 67,500 shares of the medical research company’s stock after selling 10,900 shares during the period. Forsta AP Fonden’s holdings in Agilent Technologies were worth $9,185,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Agilent Technologies in the 4th quarter worth about $549,158,000. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. bought a new position in Agilent Technologies in the 4th quarter worth about $19,630,000. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Agilent Technologies in the 4th quarter worth about $912,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new position in Agilent Technologies in the 4th quarter worth about $468,000. Finally, Linscomb Wealth Inc. grew its position in Agilent Technologies by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. Linscomb Wealth Inc. now owns 23,297 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $3,170,000 after purchasing an additional 370 shares during the last quarter.

Agilent Technologies Stock Down 0.1%

A stock opened at $135.38 on Monday. Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $108.35 and a 12 month high of $160.27. The firm has a market cap of $38.26 billion, a PE ratio of 27.19, a P/E/G ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 1.26. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $115.93 and a 200 day simple moving average of $128.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 2.10 and a quick ratio of 1.62.

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 27th. The medical research company reported $1.49 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $1.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.80 billion. Agilent Technologies had a net margin of 19.55% and a return on equity of 24.33%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.31 earnings per share. Agilent Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.000-6.100 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.480-1.500 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Agilent Technologies, Inc. will post 5.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Agilent Technologies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a $0.255 dividend. This represents a $1.02 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Agilent Technologies’s dividend payout ratio is 20.48%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Bank of America upgraded shares of Agilent Technologies from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $150.00 to $145.00 in a research report on Thursday. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Agilent Technologies from $140.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of Agilent Technologies from $147.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Agilent Technologies from $155.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on shares of Agilent Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $153.00 target price for the company. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $162.79.

Agilent Technologies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Agilent beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, with EPS of $1.49 and revenue of $1.84 billion, both ahead of expectations. Agilent Technologies (A) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised fiscal 2026 guidance after the strong quarter, signaling management expects momentum to continue. Agilent Lifts Outlook After 2Q Profit, Rev Rise
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America upgraded Agilent to Buy, while TD Cowen and Barclays also lifted price targets, reinforcing the improving analyst view on the stock. Agilent Technologies shares jump on earnings beat, Bank of America upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlighted Agilent’s strong execution, market share gains, and broader demand improvement across key instrument categories. Agilent Technologies Stock Soars On Broad Q2 Beat, Company Stands Out In Tools Sector
• Neutral Sentiment: Some articles compared Agilent with peers or discussed broader market themes, which are less likely to directly affect the stock near term. Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) vs. Lonza Group (OTCMKTS:LZAGY) Head-To-Head Comparison
• Neutral Sentiment: Agilent was also mentioned in “stocks to watch” and momentum-focused coverage, reflecting continued investor attention rather than a new fundamental catalyst. Agilent Technologies, Snowflake And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday

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.