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Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$128.57 +2.88 (+2.29%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Agilent Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
8

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for A.

Consensus Price Target

$144.36
12.28% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Agilent Technologies, the average price target is $144.36. The highest price target for A is $165.00, while the lowest price target for A is $90.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.28% from the current price of $128.57.
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A Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$144.36$144.36$140.80$142.56
Forecasted Upside12.28% Upside8.17% Upside0.02% Upside14.97% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy

A Analyst Recommendations By Month

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A Price Targets by Month

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Agilent Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAgilent TechnologiesComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.67
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.28% Upside550.15% Upside9.81% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/15/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$135.00 ➝ $145.00-0.03%
10/1/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$135.00 ➝ $145.00-0.46%
8/27/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
B. Couillard
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$157.00+11.29%
8/26/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$151.00+7.19%
8/22/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$141.00 ➝ $150.00+6.47%
8/22/2024Citigroup
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P. Donnelly
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $165.00+17.23%
8/22/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$153.00 ➝ $160.00+13.71%
8/22/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00 ➝ $147.00+5.05%
6/27/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Schenkel
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
6/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$152.00 ➝ $135.00+3.78%
5/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$165.00 ➝ $155.00+15.85%
5/30/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$147.00 ➝ $136.00-6.52%
3/26/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $90.00-38.30%
12/7/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$128.00 ➝ $145.00+12.47%
9/28/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$123.00+11.31%
8/16/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $150.00+19.38%
5/24/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/24/202358.com
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/24/2023SVB Securities
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 Lower TargetOutperform$170.00 ➝ $145.00+12.72%
1/6/2023Leerink Partners
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 Boost TargetOutperform$160.00 ➝ $170.00+12.17%
11/22/2022Cowen
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 Boost Target$160.00 ➝ $168.00+8.77%
11/22/2022KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $165.00+13.68%

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Should I Buy Agilent Technologies Stock? A Pros and Cons Explained

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Agilent Technologies
Bull Case

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

  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock price is currently at $147.85, showing a positive trend in the market.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analysts' estimates and showcasing financial stability.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a diverse range of application-focused solutions in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, providing a broad revenue stream.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a solid return on equity of 25.26%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a moderate buy rating from analysts, with a consensus target price of $141.60, suggesting potential for growth.

Agilent Technologies
Bear Case

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

  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.69, which may indicate the stock is currently overvalued.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. revenue was down 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year, signaling a potential decline in business performance.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.64%, which may be lower than what some income-focused investors seek.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a beta of 1.05, indicating the stock's price sensitivity to market movements, which may pose risks during market fluctuations.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. has received a sell rating from one analyst, suggesting some concerns about the company's future prospects.

A Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Agilent Technologies is $144.36, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $90.00.

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" A shares.

According to analysts, Agilent Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 12.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Agilent Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, Stifel Nicolaus, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Agilent Technologies less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Agilent Technologies is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how A compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:A) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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