The stock of Agilent Technologies Inc (A) has gone down by -1.46% for the week, with a 10.46% rise in the past month and a 15.04% rise in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.05%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are 2.55% for A. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 5.44% for A’s stock, with a 8.81% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE: A) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE: A) is 33.96x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for A is 1.07. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 as “overweight,” 10 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for A is 284.37M and currently, short sellers hold a 1.16% of that float. On January 29, 2025, A’s average trading volume was 1.83M shares.
A) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE: A) has decreased by -0.41 when compared to last closing price of 150.96. Despite this, the company has experienced a -1.46% fall in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. businesswire.com reported 2025-01-24 that SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) will release financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 after the stock market closes on Wednesday, Feb. 26. In addition, the company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. PST. To join the listen-only conference call webcast, click the link on the Events section of Agilent’s investor relations website. A recording of the call also will be available on the website for 90 days. Abo.
Analysts’ Opinion of A
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for A stocks, with Wells Fargo repeating the rating for A by listing it as a “Overweight.” The predicted price for A in the upcoming period, according to Wells Fargo is $157 based on the research report published on August 28, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
Citigroup, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see A reach a price target of $150, previously predicting the price at $135. The rating they have provided for A stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on July 10th, 2024.
A Trading at 8.61% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought A to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -3.22% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.55%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.05%, as shares surge +10.68% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +12.47% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, A fell by -1.46%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +4.29% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $142.59. In addition, Agilent Technologies Inc saw 11.91% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at A starting from MCDONNELL PADRAIG, who sale 1,911 shares at the price of $150.00 back on Jan 21 ’25. After this action, MCDONNELL PADRAIG now owns 39,652 shares of Agilent Technologies Inc, valued at $286,650 using the latest closing price.
MCDONNELL PADRAIG, the Officer of Agilent Technologies Inc, proposed sale 1,911 shares at $150.00 during a trade that took place back on Jan 21 ’25, which means that MCDONNELL PADRAIG is holding shares at $286,650 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for A
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.23 for the present operating margin
- 0.54 for the gross margin
The net margin for Agilent Technologies Inc stands at 0.2. The total capital return value is set at 0.15. Equity return is now at value 21.95, with 11.36 for asset returns.
Based on Agilent Technologies Inc (A), the company’s capital structure generated 0.36 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.52. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.57. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 15.67.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 1.49 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.19. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 6.91. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.92for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.55. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.09.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Agilent Technologies Inc (A) has been better in recent times. The stock has received a bullish of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
