Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$133.84 +1.78 (+1.35%)

(As of 11/22/2024 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

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
7.86% 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 7.86% from the current price of $133.84.

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A Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/25/23 to 11/24/24	1 Month Ago 10/26/23 to 10/25/24	3 Months Ago 8/27/23 to 8/26/24	1 Year Ago 11/25/22 to 11/25/23
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)	9 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	$137.67
Forecasted Upside	7.86% Upside	10.88% Upside	0.21% Upside	8.72% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	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	2.50	2.68	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.86% Upside	532.55% Upside	7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive 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
10/15/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$135.00 ➝ $145.00	-0.03%
10/1/2024	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$135.00 ➝ $145.00	-0.46%
8/27/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	B. Couillard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$157.00	+11.29%
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	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Donnelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$150.00 ➝ $165.00	+17.23%
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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%
8/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$140.00 ➝ $147.00	+5.05%
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	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$165.00 ➝ $155.00	+15.85%
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%
9/28/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$123.00	+11.31%
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 Wednesday, November 20, 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. reported earnings per share of $1.32 for the latest quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.26, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a solid net margin of 21.75%, which reflects its ability to convert revenue into profit efficiently, making it an attractive option for investors seeking profitability.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.236, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 0.74%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Insider trading activity shows confidence in the company, with executives recently selling shares but still holding significant positions, suggesting they believe in the company's long-term value.
The current stock price of Agilent Technologies, Inc. is approximately $145.00, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on its growth potential.

Agilent Technologies
Bear Case

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

The company's revenue for the latest quarter decreased by 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth momentum.
Insider sales totaled 11,995 shares worth $1,739,510 in the last three months, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 19.50%, which may suggest limited room for dividend growth in the future, potentially disappointing income-focused investors.
The company operates in competitive markets, which may pressure margins and limit pricing power, posing risks to future profitability.
Analysts project earnings per share of 5.24 for the current year, which may indicate slower growth compared to previous periods, raising concerns about the company's growth trajectory.

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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Agilent Technologies in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" A shares.
: According to analysts, Agilent Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 7.86% 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.

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This page (NYSE:A) was last updated on 11/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Forecast & Price Target