Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$134.51 +1.32 (+0.99%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Agilent Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
7

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 "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for A.

Consensus Price Target

$143.62
6.77% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Agilent Technologies, the average price target is $143.62. 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 6.77% from the current price of $134.51.

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A Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$143.62	$144.36	$141.60	$138.47
Forecasted Upside	6.77% Upside	9.41% Upside	1.08% Upside	-0.79% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.43	2.68	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.77% Upside	264.23% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent A News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/19/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	P. Donnelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$165.00	+23.96%
12/13/2024	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$153.00 ➝ $150.00	+8.93%
12/9/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	B. Couillard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$157.00 ➝ $155.00	+7.66%
11/27/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$145.00 ➝ $135.00	+0.48%
11/26/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$140.00 ➝ $135.00	+1.41%
11/26/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$165.00 ➝ $160.00	+22.14%
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10/1/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$135.00 ➝ $145.00	-0.46%
8/26/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$151.00	+7.19%
8/22/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$141.00 ➝ $150.00	+6.47%
8/22/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$153.00 ➝ $160.00	+13.71%
6/27/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Schenkel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
6/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$152.00 ➝ $135.00	+3.78%
5/30/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$147.00 ➝ $136.00	-6.52%
3/26/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$67.00 ➝ $90.00	-38.30%
12/7/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$128.00 ➝ $145.00	+12.47%
8/16/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $150.00	+19.38%
5/24/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/24/2023	58.com Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/24/2023	SVB Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$170.00 ➝ $145.00	+12.72%
1/6/2023	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $170.00	+12.17%

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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 Sunday, December 15, 2024. 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.:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. has shown strong institutional support, with Wellington Management Group LLP owning approximately 3.22% of the company, valued at over $1.37 billion. This level of investment from a reputable firm can indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
The stock price recently reached $144.00, reflecting a positive trend in the market. A rising stock price can signal investor confidence and potential for further growth.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $41.38 billion, which suggests stability and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
The company has demonstrated a healthy financial position with a quick ratio of 1.58 and a current ratio of 2.09, indicating that it can cover its short-term liabilities effectively. This financial health is crucial for sustaining operations and funding new projects.
Recent insider activity, such as the sale of shares by senior vice president Dominique Grau, can sometimes indicate confidence in the company's future, as insiders often sell shares for personal reasons rather than a lack of faith in the company.

Agilent Technologies
Bear Case

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

The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 32.58, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings. High P/E ratios can indicate that investors are expecting high growth rates, which may not materialize.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a price-to-earnings-growth (P/E/G) ratio of 4.46, which is considered high. This ratio compares the P/E ratio to the company's growth rate, and a high P/E/G ratio can indicate that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth potential.
Despite recent positive trends, the stock has a beta of 1.07, indicating that it is slightly more volatile than the market. This could lead to greater risk for investors, especially in uncertain market conditions.
Recent insider sales, while sometimes seen as a positive sign, can also raise concerns about the company's future prospects. The significant decrease in ownership by insiders may suggest a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, which, while not excessively high, indicates that the company does carry some debt. Investors may be wary of companies with debt, especially in a rising interest rate environment.

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 $143.62, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $90.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" A shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in A, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Agilent Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 6.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Agilent Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sanford C. Bernstein, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Agilent Technologies less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Agilent Technologies is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how A compares to other companies.

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Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast & Price Target