Agilent Technologies Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Agilent Technologies is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.86% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
0.9%
Dividend yield
1.4%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.2% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.0% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.4% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 22% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 25
A: New Diagnostic Approvals And Buybacks Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Agilent Technologies by about $1 to $160.69, reflecting slightly adjusted views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News The Supreme Court of the United States denied Agilent Technologies' petition related to two CRISPR guide RNA patents, leaving in place prior rulings that found all claims of the patents unpatentable.Narrative Update • Apr 09
A: New Diagnostic Expansion And Guidance Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Agilent Technologies by about $1, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. They indicate that the overall outlook remains largely intact.Narrative Update • Mar 26
A: New Diagnostic Approval Will Drive Upside For Long Term Outlook
Analysts have made a slight trim to their price target for Agilent Technologies to about $163.19 from around $163.29, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News The FDA approved Agilent's PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx, Code SK006, as a companion diagnostic to help identify first line patients with epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma who may be eligible for treatment with KEYTRUDA, adding a seventh companion diagnostic indication for this assay (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 11
A: New Diagnostic Approvals And Digital Pathology Expansion Will Drive Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Agilent Technologies to about $163 from roughly $170, citing modest tweaks to their models, including slightly adjusted revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Agilent issued earnings guidance for fiscal Q2 2026, with revenue expected in the range of $1.79b to $1.82b, framed as approximately 7% to 9% reported growth and 4% to 5.5% core growth (company guidance).Seeking Alpha • Mar 10
Why Agilent Technologies Just Paid $950 Million For Biocare Medical
Summary Agilent Technologies (A) acquires Biocare Medical for $950M to expand into high-growth pathology and cancer diagnostics, enhancing recurring consumables revenue streams. A trades below historical valuation multiples, presenting an opportunity if management executes on diagnostics expansion and leverages its global distribution to scale Biocare’s offerings. 1Q26 results showed 7% reported revenue growth to $1.80B, with non-GAAP EPS up 4% year-over-year, and management raised FY26 guidance for both revenue and EPS. The Biocare deal accelerates Agilent’s shift toward higher-margin, recurring revenue, with management expecting positive EPS contribution within 12 months post-close. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 25
A: New Diagnostic Approvals Will Support Measured Upside Ahead
Analysts reaffirm a price target of $169.67 for Agilent Technologies, citing largely unchanged assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. These factors together keep their valuation framework intact.Narrative Update • Feb 10
A: New Digital Pathology And Board Declassification Will Support Measured Upside Ahead
Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on Agilent Technologies to reflect slightly higher discount rate assumptions and a lower future P/E, while still incorporating steady revenue growth and a marginally stronger profit margin outlook. What's in the News Agilent plans to ask shareholders at the March 18, 2026 AGM to approve an amendment to its Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation that would declassify the board of directors over three years, shifting toward annual director elections (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 26
A: New Digital Pathology And Buybacks Will Support Measured Upside Ahead
Analysts have nudged their price target on Agilent Technologies slightly higher to about US$170, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which collectively support a modest upward revision. What's in the News Agilent launched the S540 MD Slide Scanner System for whole slide imaging in key European markets, adding a high throughput digital pathology scanner with capacity for 540 slides and AI assisted tissue detection to its portfolio (Product Related Announcements).Narrative Update • Jan 11
A: New CFO And Capital Returns Will Support Measured Upside Ahead
Analysts have nudged their price target for Agilent Technologies slightly lower to US$168.59 from US$169.44, citing small adjustments to their fair value estimate, discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Agilent outlined fiscal first quarter 2026 revenue guidance of US$1.79b to US$1.82b and fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of US$7.3b to US$7.4b, with both ranges expressed in reported and core terms (Corporate guidance).Analysis Article • Dec 18
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.255
Agilent Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:A ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Narrative Update • Dec 15
A: New Leadership And Compliance Software Will Support Measured Upside Ahead
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Agilent Technologies higher by about $2 to roughly $169.44, citing slightly faster expected revenue growth and a modestly lower discount rate that more than offset a small downward revision to long term profit margins. What's in the News Launched 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software for the xCELLigence RTCA eSight system, enabling secure deployment in GMP manufacturing and QC labs with features such as secure logins, e-signatures, and full audit trails (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 30
A: New Diagnostic Solutions And Leadership Will Shape Measured Prospects Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target for Agilent Technologies from $152.33 to $167.57, citing modestly higher expectations for revenue growth and valuation metrics as the primary reasons for the change. What's in the News Agilent Technologies provided earnings guidance for fiscal Q1 2026, expecting revenue in the range of $1.79 billion to $1.82 billion, up 6% to 8% reported and 4% to 6% core.Analysis Article • Nov 27
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
It's been a good week for Agilent Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:A ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Narrative Update • Nov 16
A: Product Launches And Diagnostic Approval Will Support Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update: Agilent Technologies Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their price target for Agilent Technologies from $149.90 to $152.33. This change reflects modest upward revisions in projected revenue growth and a slightly higher expected future valuation multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 01
A: Global Healthcare Trends And New Diagnostic Solutions Will Shape Future Performance
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Agilent Technologies from $148.57 to $149.90, citing stable fundamentals and a modest valuation adjustment. What's in the News Adam S.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Global Healthcare Demand And PFAS Testing Will Drive Analytical Progress
Analysts have raised their price target for Agilent Technologies from $140.97 to $148.57, citing improved revenue growth prospects and higher expected profit margins as key drivers behind the upward revision. What's in the News Announced launch of Insight Series Alarm Resolution Systems, which enhance airport security checkpoints with advanced liquid explosive detection and adaptability to changing regulations (Product Related Announcements).Narrative Update • Oct 04
Global Healthcare Demand And PFAS Testing Will Drive Analytical Progress
Agilent Technologies received a modest analyst price target increase from $138.83 to $140.97. This reflects analysts' expectations for stable growth and slightly improved long-term valuation metrics.Narrative Update • Sep 16
Global Healthcare Demand And PFAS Testing Will Drive Analytical Progress
Agilent Technologies’ fair value estimates have remained stable, as reflected by marginal changes in both the consensus analyst price target (up slightly to $138.83) and the forward P/E (now 27.33x). What's in the News Raised full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $6.91–$6.93 billion, up 6.2–6.5% reported and 4.3–4.6% core, reflecting a $150 million increase at the midpoint and 1.5 points higher core growth.Analysis Article • Aug 03
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Agilent Technologies fair value estimate is US$114 With US$114...Analysis Article • Jul 01
What Is Agilent Technologies, Inc.'s (NYSE:A) Share Price Doing?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Agilent Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:A ). The company's stock saw...Seeking Alpha • Apr 24
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Tariffs And Tactics: Agilent's Path Through Trade Disruption
Summary The April 2025 "Liberation Day" tariffs impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and additional surcharges, significantly impacting Agilent Technologies' cost structure and supply chain. Agilent's diversified global manufacturing footprint and strategic localization in China help mitigate some tariff impacts, but higher costs and competitive pressures remain concerns. Despite initial projections of modest financial impact, prolonged tariffs could necessitate further operational shifts, including relocating production and localizing R&D to maintain market access. Agilent's strong brand, advanced technology, and flexible supply chain position it to navigate tariff challenges, with potential long-term benefits from a more resilient global network. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 01
Agilent Technologies: Recent Price Weakness Makes This Stock A Buy
Summary Agilent Technologies, a leader in life sciences and diagnostics, has a market cap of $38B and a 10-year CAGR of 13.6%. Key financial metrics: consistent revenue growth, stable gross profit margin above 50%, and a robust return on invested capital, despite some fluctuations. The stock fell too far after its recent earnings report, making it too good to pass up at its current level. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: A's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: A's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Agilent Technologies Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (A) | 0.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Life Sciences) | 0.7% |
| Analyst forecast (A) (up to 3 years) | 1.0% |
Notable Dividend: A's dividend (0.86%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).
High Dividend: A's dividend (0.86%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (22%), A's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (29%), A's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 04:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Agilent Technologies, Inc. is covered by 34 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Catherine Ramsey Schulte | Baird |
| Charles Butler | Barclays |
| Luke Sergott | Barclays |