Agilent Technologies stock follows a Q3 beat as targets diverge

Published on 09/28/2026 at 12:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Agilent Technologies stock was last at USD 172.79 on September 25, 2026, as Q3 revenue reached USD 1.88 billion. UBS set a USD 165 target on September 9.

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Agilent Technologies stock (ISIN US00846U1016) was last at USD 172.79 on the NYSE on September 25, 2026, down 0.03 percent from the prior close. The latest quarterly report showed adjusted EPS of USD 1.62 against USD 1.49 consensus and revenue of USD 1.88 billion.

Q3 revenue rises 8.10 percent

According to The Globe and Mail on August 26, 2026, Agilent reported Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of USD 1.88 billion, representing 8.10 percent reported growth and 7.30 percent core growth. Adjusted EPS including tariff refunds reached USD 1.62, while adjusted EPS excluding the refund was USD 1.56.

The comparison with expectations was favorable. MarketBeat reported that adjusted EPS exceeded the USD 1.49 consensus by USD 0.13, while revenue topped the USD 1.84 billion estimate by USD 40.0 million.

Guidance points to higher earnings

Management raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to USD 6.18-6.21, with the midpoint USD 0.15 above the prior forecast, according to The Globe and Mail. Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance stands at USD 7.49-7.51 billion, equivalent to 5.80-6.00 percent core growth.

The operational detail supports the upgrade. Q3 operating cash flow reached USD 519.0 million, while the instrument book-to-bill ratio remained above 1 for the 10th consecutive quarter. Agilent also reported 12.00 percent pharma growth and 9.00 percent China growth in the quarter.

Analyst targets split at USD 165

Analyst views remain divided around the higher share price. MarketScreener reported on September 9, 2026, that UBS cut its rating from Buy to Neutral and set a USD 165.00 price target. By contrast, Yahoo Finance reported on September 3, 2026, that Baird raised its target from USD 169.00 to USD 180.00 while keeping an Outperform rating.

The market snapshot places the stock USD 1.98 below its 52-week high of USD 174.77 and USD 64.44 above its 52-week low of USD 108.35. The next earnings date is listed as November 25, 2026, giving the guidance range a defined checkpoint.

Agilent stock stays near its yearly high

Agilent Technologies stock was last at USD 172.79 on the NYSE on September 25, 2026. Market capitalization stood at USD 48.8 billion, and volume was 2,576,144 shares.