For its first fiscal quarter (ending January 31), Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE: A) has reported a 0% change in E.P.S. from $1.19 a year ago to $1.19 in the current quarter. This result fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.45 by $-0.25. E.P.S. were $4.22 for the latest four quarters through January 31 versus $4.45 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -5%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/27/24, Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE: A) stock rose modestly by 0.8%, closing at $132.55. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was above average at 123% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months but has declined -1.7% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to be above the cost of capital, A is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Agilent Technologies has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing contradictory signals. Agilent Technologies has a poor Appreciation Score of 18 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 67, resulting in the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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