Jupiter Topco LLC Makes New $15.04 Million Investment in Agilent Technologies, Inc. $A

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Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new stake in Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund purchased 113,248 shares of the medical research company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,041,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Core Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Agilent Technologies during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. SHP Wealth Management bought a new position in Agilent Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Navalign LLC bought a new position in Agilent Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Agilent Technologies in the first quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Agilent Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000.

Agilent Technologies Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of Agilent Technologies stock opened at $154.47 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a current ratio of 2.05. Agilent Technologies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $108.35 and a 52-week high of $163.75. The stock has a market capitalization of $43.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.25. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $140.30 and its 200-day moving average price is $127.04.

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The medical research company reported $1.62 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $1.88 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.84 billion. Agilent Technologies had a net margin of 19.53% and a return on equity of 24.45%. The firm’s revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.37 EPS. 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. Equities research analysts forecast that Agilent Technologies, Inc. will post 6.2 EPS for the current year.

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.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on A shares. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Agilent Technologies from $165.00 to $160.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of Agilent Technologies from $155.00 to $156.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Agilent Technologies from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on shares of Agilent Technologies in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. They set a “hold” rating and a $135.00 price target for the company. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on Agilent Technologies from $185.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $170.33.

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Agilent Technologies Profile

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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.

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