Agilent Technologies (A)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $149.28 | Market Cap: $42.4 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
Agilent Technologies (A)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $149.28Market Cap: $42.4 BilSector: Health CareIndustry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, Personalized Diagnostics, Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, Personalized Diagnostics, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
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Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are the key points for why Agilent Technologies (A) stock moved during the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Strong Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Positive Guidance. Agilent Technologies reported robust fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on November 24, 2025, exceeding both revenue and EPS estimates. The company achieved 9.4% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching $1.86 billion, and non-GAAP EPS rose by 9% to $1.59. This marked the sixth consecutive quarter of surpassing revenue guidance. Following this strong performance, Agilent also raised its revenue guidance for fiscal year 2026 to a range of $7.3–$7.4 billion and its non-GAAP EPS guidance to $5.86–$6.00, indicating a confident outlook for future growth.
2. Multiple Analyst Upgrades and Increased Price Targets. Several prominent financial institutions issued positive reports, reaffirming or upgrading their ratings and increasing price targets for Agilent Technologies in late November and early December 2025. For example, UBS upgraded Agilent to a "Buy" rating and raised its price target to $180, citing strong fourth-quarter results and core organic revenue growth that surpassed estimates. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an "Overweight" rating and a $180 target, further boosting investor confidence. Stifel, Leerink Partners, BofA Securities, and Evercore ISI also raised their price targets for the stock.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
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| Returns | |||||||
| A Return | 40% | 36% | -6% | -6% | -3% | 11% | 82% |
| Peers Return | 42% | 33% | -39% | -16% | -2% | -9% | -13% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| A Win Rate | 75% | 83% | 42% | 42% | 50% | 60% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 58% | 69% | 31% | 48% | 46% | 48% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| A Max Drawdown | -26% | -3% | -29% | -32% | -9% | -26% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -33% | -6% | -49% | -36% | -16% | -38% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: MTD, ILMN, BIO, AVTR, AVRT. See A Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | A | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -43.6% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 77.2% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -29.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 42.2% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 71 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -20.0% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 24.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 114 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -69.2% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 224.8% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 648 days | 1480 days |
Compare to MTD, ILMN, BIO, AVTR, AVRT
In The Past
Agilent Technologies's stock fell -43.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/3/2021. A -43.6% loss requires a 77.2% gain to breakeven.
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -9.8% | -9.8% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.0% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.7% | 9.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
| 04302025 | A | Agilent Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 33.6% | 38.9% | -2.2% |
| 10312023 | A | Agilent Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 33.0% | 28.1% | -0.5% |
| 04302022 | A | Agilent Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 16.8% | 14.3% | -5.5% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -9.8% | -9.8% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.0% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.7% | 9.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
| 04302025 | A | Agilent Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 33.6% | 38.9% | -2.2% |
| 10312023 | A | Agilent Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 33.0% | 28.1% | -0.5% |
| 04302022 | A | Agilent Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 16.8% | 14.3% | -5.5% |
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SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
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| 7312025 | 8292025 | 10-Q 7/31/2025 |
| 4302025 | 6022025 | 10-Q 4/30/2025 |
| 1312025 | 3032025 | 10-Q 1/31/2025 |
| 10312024 | 12202024 | 10-K 10/31/2024 |
| 7312024 | 8302024 | 10-Q 7/31/2024 |
| 4302024 | 6032024 | 10-Q 4/30/2024 |
| 1312024 | 3052024 | 10-Q 1/31/2024 |
| 10312023 | 12202023 | 10-K 10/31/2023 |
| 7312023 | 8312023 | 10-Q 7/31/2023 |
| 4302023 | 5262023 | 10-Q 4/30/2023 |
| 1312023 | 3032023 | 10-Q 1/31/2023 |
| 10312022 | 12212022 | 10-K 10/31/2022 |
| 7312022 | 9012022 | 10-Q 7/31/2022 |
| 4302022 | 5312022 | 10-Q 4/30/2022 |
| 1312022 | 3032022 | 10-Q 1/31/2022 |
| 10312021 | 12172021 | 10-K 10/31/2021 |
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