Agilent Technologies Stock Rockets 7.2% With 8-Day Winning Streak
Agilent Technologies (A) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.2% return. The company has gained about $2.8 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $42 Bil. The stock remains 10.9% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15.5% for the S&P 500.
A provides application-focused solutions for life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, including liquid chromatography systems, DNA mutation detection, genotyping, sequencing, and genetic data management. After this rally, is A still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell A.
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Comparing A Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for A stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | A | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 7.2% | 2.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 21.4% | 2.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 24.1% | 6.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 10.9% | 15.5% |
| 2024 | -2.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -6.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -5.5% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has A behaved after prior drops? See A Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 37 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 51 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 21 | 33 |
| 4D | 4 | 14 |
| 5D | 2 | 4 |
| 6D | 6 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 37 | 51 |
Key Financials for Agilent Technologies (A)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.8 Bil | $6.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.4 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.2 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.7 Bil | $1.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $300.0 Mil | $360.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $215.0 Mil | $336.0 Mil |
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