Agilent boosts 2026 profit outlook after Q2 earnings and revenue beat
A is trading near its 52-week low of $108.35 (8.5% above the low).
Summary
Agilent Technologies raised its 2026 adjusted profit forecast to $6.00-$6.10 per share, an 8-cent midpoint increase, citing strong demand for its lab tools. This follows a robust Q2, where the company reported adjusted EPS of $1.49 and revenue of $1.83 billion, both exceeding analyst estimates. The upward revision to full-year guidance and the Q2 beat signal improving business conditions and strong execution in its core segments. Investors will be watching Q3 results, which are forecast at $1.48-$1.50 per share.
At the time of this announcement, A was trading at $117.57 on NYSE in the Life Sciences sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $32.7B. The 52-week trading range was $108.35 to $160.27. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.