

Agilent (A) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the U.S. launch of the Agilent S540MD Slide Scanner System, a whole slide imaging (WSI) digital scanner, following FDA clearance. This launch underscores Agilent's ongoing commitment to digital pathology, broadening its portfolio to address the increasing demand for high-throughput solutions in clinical laboratories.Pathology laboratories continue to face increasing pressure to improve diagnostic efficiency.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of the Agilent Cary 635 FTIR spectrometer, setting a new standard for compact, high-performance Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis. Combining robust engineering, superior performance, and intuitive usability, the Cary 635 FTIR provides laboratories with a powerful solution that enhances reliability, boosts productivity, and delivers the versatility required for today's analytical challe.

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Explore how Agilent's (A) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.

Agilent Technologies is upgraded to Buy after a strong Q3 2026, with revenue up 8% and EPS up 18% YoY. All three segments posted robust growth, notably Life Sciences and Diagnostics, which saw operating margin jump nearly 600 bps to 23.5%. Guidance for Q4 and FY26 implies continued momentum, with management projecting 6.5–7.5% revenue growth and 8.5% EPS growth for Q4.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Agilent Technologies NYSE: A reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $1.88 billion, with core revenue growth of 7.3%, exceeding the high end of its guidance range. The company said earnings per share were $1.56 excluding tariff-refund benefits, up 14% from a year earlier and $0.06 above the top of its guided range.