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Agilent Technologies

Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life sciences and diagnostics firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and applied tools, cross lab (consisting of consumables and services related to life science and applied tools), and diagnostics and genomics. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the U.S. and China representing the largest country concentrations.

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Agilent Technologies reports Q3 results with revenue of $1.58B, surpassing street view. Q4 revenue forecasted at $1.641B-$1.691B and FY24 revenue revised to $6.45B-$6.5B. 

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Agilent Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.84% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.86 million shares sold short, which is 1.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Agilent Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725391815_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Agilent Technologies has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Agilent Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Agilent Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.52%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Wells Fargo analyst Brandon Couillard initiates coverage on Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $157.

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Ratings for Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) were provided by 18 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $141.83, a high estimate of $165.00, and a low estimate of $125.00. This current average represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous average price target of $144.89. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724421653_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Agilent Technologies among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Luke Sergott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Brennan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Kumar</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derik De Bruin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Muken</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derik De Bruin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Couillard</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luke Sergott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Brennan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rachel Vatnsdal</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derik De Bruin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Garcia</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Muken</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Arias</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine Schulte</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Agilent Technologies. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Agilent Technologies compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Agilent Technologies's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Agilent Technologies's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/A/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Agilent Technologies analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Agilent Technologies Better</h2>
Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life sciences and diagnostics firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and applied tools, cross lab (consisting of consumables and services related to life science and applied tools), and diagnostics and genomics. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the U.S. and China representing the largest country concentrations.
<h3>Agilent Technologies's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Agilent Technologies displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.32%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Agilent Technologies's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 17.87%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Agilent Technologies's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 4.65%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Agilent Technologies's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.58% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Agilent Technologies's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.5.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Critical Insights From Agilent Technologies Analyst Ratings: What You Need To Know

Barclays analyst Luke Sergott maintains Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $125 to $135.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Agilent Technologies, Raises Price Target to $135

Wall Street faced a downturn on Thursday as traders exercised caution ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s speech at the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40466528/jackson-hole-preview-5-important-questions-ahead-of-jerome-powells-fed-speech"> Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday.</a>
Powell is anticipated to signal a potential rate cut in September, but market sentiment currently favors a smaller 25-basis-point reduction rather than a more substantial 50-basis-point cut.
On Thursday, economic data indicated that U.S. private sector activity surpassed expectations in August, according to the S&amp;P Global flash Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI). The growth was primarily driven by the services sector, which more than compensated for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40509090/august-services-growth-exceeds-expectations-as-manufacturing-slumps-inflation-gradually-eases-to-nor">the faster contraction in manufacturing.</a>
Major U.S. equity indices traded lower throughout the session, while the dollar and Treasury yields rebounded after four consecutive days of losses. 
The U.S. dollar rose nearly 0.4% against a basket of major currencies, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note climbed six basis points. As a result, bonds fell, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropping 1.2%.
The energy sector emerged as the day&#8217;s top performer, buoyed by a more than 2% surge in oil prices. In contrast, natural gas plunged over 6% due to higher-than-expected inventory builds.
Gold also took a hit, declining over 1% and falling below the $2,500 per ounce threshold, weighed down by the strength of the dollar and rising Treasury yields. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1% to $60,000, failing to keep up with the Wednesday&#8217;s bullish momentum, which saw the largest cryptocurrency rise 3.6%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<tr>
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<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,830.40</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,172.03</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,608.27</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,735.54</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated At 12:41 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to Benzinga Pro data: 
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;was 0.1% lower to $559.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.1% to $408.78.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.4% to $480.73.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.2% lower to $215.03.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, by 0.6%. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down by 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) plummeted 12% as the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40511947/investors-are-further-confused-on-snowflake-one-analyst-says-they-know-why"> guidance disappointed despite the company</a> reported stronger-than-expected results last quarter.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to corporate earnings were Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) up 13%; Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) down 1.77%; Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) up 0.36%; Nordson Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) up 2.06%, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) down 7%; Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>), down 3.81% and BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>), down 6.29%.</li>
<li>Major companies slated to report quarterly results after the close include Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), Workday Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROSS#NASDAQ">ROSS</a>), CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) and BILL Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>). </li>
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Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and issued upbeat<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40507929/agilent-navigates-market-challenges-q3-exceeds-expectations-as-strategic-investments-pay-off"> fourth-quarter guidance on Wednesday.</a>
Revenue fell 5.6% Y/Y to $1.58 billion, beating the consensus of $1.56 billion. By segment, the Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group (LSAG) segment reported revenue of $782 million, down 8% Y/Y (-7% Y/Y core), with an operating margin of 28.4%. Adjusted EPS of $1.32 surpassed the street view of $1.26.
Agilent said it sees fourth-quarter revenue of $1.641 billion – $1.691 billion (vs. $1.67 billion estimate) and adjusted EPS of $1.38 – $1.42 (vs. street view of $1.44).
For FY24, Agilent revised its revenue outlook to $6.45 billion – $6.5 billion from $6.42 billion – $6.5 billion (vs. $6.46 billion estimate) and adjusted EPS to $5.21 – $5.25 (vs. $5.20 estimate) from $5.15 – $5.25 earlier.
Agilent President and CEO Padraig McDonnell said, "While market conditions continued to be challenged during the quarter, we saw steady signs of improvement as anticipated. We continue to make investments in our most promising growth opportunities."
Agilent shares gained 0.8% to trade at $141.17 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Agilent following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5874f5e55064ed0001eb1bcb/derik-de%20bruin">B of A Securities analyst Derik De Bruin</a> maintained Agilent with a Neutral and raised the price target from $140 to $147.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586cf167351b9b0001a30547/vijay-kumar">Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Kumar</a> maintained the stock with an In-Line and raised the price target from $130 to $135.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Dan Brennan maintained Agilent with a Buy and boosted the price target from $153 to $160.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5874f5e55064ed0001eb1bcb/derik-de%20bruin">Patrick Donnelly</a> maintained the stock with a Buy, while increasing the price target from $150 to $165.</li>
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Citigroup analyst Patrick Donnelly maintains Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $150 to $165.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Agilent Technologies, Raises Price Target to $165

TD Cowen analyst Dan Brennan maintains Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $153 to $160.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Agilent Technologies, Raises Price Target to $160

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) shares are trading higher after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40494008/agilent-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-year-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported third-quarter results yesterday</a>.
Revenue fell 5.6% Y/Y to $1.58 billion, beating the consensus of $1.56 billion. By segment, the Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group (LSAG) segment reported revenue of $782 million, down 8% Y/Y (-7% Y/Y core), with an operating margin of 28.4%.
The Agilent CrossLab Group (ACG) revenue came in at $411 million, up 4% Y/Y (+5% Y/Y core), with an operating margin of 34.0%.
The Diagnostics and Genomics Group (DGG) revenue stood at $385 million, down 9% Y/Y (-8% Y/Y core), with an operating margin of 18.3%.
As of July 31, cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.78 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.32 surpassed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the street view of $1.26</a>.
Outlook: Agilent forecasts fourth-quarter revenue of $1.641 billion &#8211; $1.691 billion (vs. $1.67 billion estimate) and adjusted EPS of $1.38 &#8211; $1.42 (vs. street view of $1.44).
For FY24, Agilent revised its revenue outlook to $6.45 billion &#8211; $6.5 billion from $6.42 billion &#8211; $6.5 billion (vs. $6.46 billion estimate) and adjusted EPS to $5.21 &#8211; $5.25 (vs. $5.20 estimate) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/39075050/agilent-technologies-stock-sinks-after-company-cuts-guidance-to-reflect-slower-market-recovery" rel="noreferrer noopener">from $5.15 &#8211; $5.25 earlier</a>.
Agilent President and CEO Padraig McDonnell said, &#8220;While market conditions continued to be challenged during the quarter, we saw steady signs of improvement as anticipated. We continue to make investments in our most promising growth opportunities.&#8221;
&#8220;And we are mobilizing the organization to accelerate value creation through strategic transformation initiatives, which will drive margin expansion and growth—and increase our execution capabilities.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ProShares Nanotechnology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TINY#NYSE">TINY</a>) and VanEck ETF Trust VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Growth ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGRO#BATS">MGRO</a>).
Price Action: A shares are up 1.88% at $142.63 at the last check Thursday.
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Agilent Technologies shares are trading higher after B of A Securities and Evercore ISI Group raised their respective price targets on the stock.

Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Kumar maintains Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $130 to $135.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Agilent Technologies, Raises Price Target to $135

B of A Securities analyst Derik De Bruin maintains Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $140 to $147.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Agilent Technologies, Raises Price Target to $147

Index futures trading point to a slightly positive start on Thursday, with some key Main Street data likely directing the market. Sentiment could remain guarded as traders look ahead to the 3-day Jackson Hole Symposium that kickstarts on Thursday, with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivering his address on Friday. Earnings news has been mixed. With traders baking in a September rate cut, the near-term catalyst is likely to be Nvidia, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) earnings due next week.
&#8220;Move over, Fed, it's all about Nvidia's earnings on August 28th. The waiting is the hardest part,&#8221; said Gina Bolvin, President of Bolvin Wealth Management Group.
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<td>+0.06%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) climbed 0.16% to $561.50, and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gained 0.18% to $483.38, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session: 
U.S. stocks ended Wednesday&#8217;s session higher, rebounding from the previous session&#8217;s slide, as traders relished the dovish message from the Federal Open Market Committee&#8217;s July meeting minutes and the Bureau of Labor Statistics&#8217; annual revision taking down the non-farm payroll numbers sharply.
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 Index stayed mostly above the unchanged line, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was relatively more volatile. All three closed firmly in the green. Small-caps outperformed the major indices, with the Russell 2,000 advancing 1.32%.
The S&amp;P 500 is now closing in on its all-time high of 5,667.20 hit on July 16 and the Nasdaq Composite ended at its highest levels since July 17.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors, baring energy and financials, ended higher for the day, with consumer discretionary and material stocks seeing particular strength.
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<td>+0.42%</td>
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<td>+0.14%</td>
<td>40,890.49</td>
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<td>+1.32%</td>
<td>2,170.56</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
In a report released ahead of BLS&#8217; annual revision, Morgan Stanley&#8217;s Lisa Shalett said Wall Street analysts' current profit estimates appear ambitious, calling for accelerating and double-digit growth rates over the next six quarters, even as margins are already near record highs.
She said slowing nominal GDP will hurt companies&#8217; pricing power and profitability, adding that gains from falling costs and the advantages of a strong U.S. dollar may also fade. If companies choose to cut labor, in response, and job losses rise significantly, it could put the soft landing at risk, she added.
Carson Group&#8217;s Ryan Detrick noted that the S&amp;P 500 Index has been above the 200-day moving average for more than 200 days now. This has happened three times in the past and on those three instances, the index stayed above the 200-day MA for another 277 days, 242 days, and 195 days, he said. &#8220;If you are bearish b/c this is a long rally, be careful,&#8221; he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">S&amp;P 500 above the 200-day MA for more than 200 days (ok 201 to be exact). Sounds like a lot, right? Past 3 times it got to 200 days it stayed above for another 277 days, 242 days, and 195 days. In other words, if you are bearish b/c this is a long rally, be careful. <a href="https://t.co/43AgD1RQUD">pic.twitter.com/43AgD1RQUD</a>
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Upcoming Economic Data
<ul>
<li>The Labor Department is scheduled to release the weekly jobless claims report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the number of individuals claiming unemployment benefits to come in at 230,000 for the week ended Aug. 17, up from 227,000 in the previous reporting week.</li>
<li>S&amp;P Global will release its flash manufacturing and service sector purchasing managers&#8217; indices for August at 9:45 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimates call for the manufacturing PMI to edge down from 49.6 in July to 49.5 in August, and the service PMI is expected at 54 for August, down from 55 in July.</li>
<li>The National Association of Realtors is due to release the existing home sales report for July at 10 a.m. EDT. Existing home sales may have come in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.94 million units for July, up from June&#8217;s 3.89 million units.</li>
<li>The Treasury will auction four- and eight-week notes at 11:30 a.m. EDT and 30-year TIPS at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) rose over 2% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> following the company&#8217;s quarterly results announcement. </li>
<li>Among the other stocks moving on earnings are Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) (down over 10%), Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) )down over 9%), Zuora, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZUO#NYSE">ZUO</a>) (up over 7.50%), Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) (up over 8%), Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) (up over 2%), and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) (up over 3.50%).</li>
<li>Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), Bilibili Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>), NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTES#NASDAQ">NTES</a>), BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>), Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSIQ#NASDAQ">CSIQ</a>), Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>) and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) are among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">notable companies due to release their quarterly results</a> before the market opens.</li>
<li>Those reporting earnings after the close include BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>), CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) and Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>).</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40500034/charles-schwab-shares-drop-over-4-after-hours-as-td-bank-cuts-stake-following-2-6b-anti-money-la">slipped over 4% </a>after Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TD#NYSE">TD</a>) sold shares in the former to provision for $2.6 billion in potential fines from U.S. regulators.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures rose marginally, while gold futures slipped further away from their record high. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose following the FOMC minutes and approached the $61K level and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose 4.2 basis points to 3.818%.
The Asian markets had a mixed session, while European stocks were higher in early trading on Thursday.
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