Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) shares rose 1.7% to $158.93 as of August 24, 2026, a modest gain from the prior close of $156.30. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for A. The move is tied to price move up. Below, we break down what changed for A, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
A climbed 1.7% to $158.93
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved +2.87% from $151.07 to $155.40 on 2026-08-19, reaching a new 30-day high on modestly elevated volume (2.0x the 5-day average). We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Agilent Technologies earnings report on 2026-08-26 (consensus EPS $1.48).
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Aug 19, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.9×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$44.9B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$153
-3.6% vs price
Price chart
Jul 24 – Aug 24
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What it means for Agilent Technologies, Inc. investors
For Agilent Technologies, Inc. investors, the balance of recent signals points to a bullish shift. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 1.7% session move. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures; Negative price action. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $153.25, implying -3.6% downside from $158.93. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (41/100). With earnings roughly 2 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
A price reaction
A last traded at $158.93, up $2.63 (+1.68%) from the previous close of $156.30. The session traded on 0.9× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $137.89 and $159.00, and it currently sits about 100% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)
The consensus analyst price target on Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) is $153.25, 3.6% below the recent $158.93. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade, 10 maintains, and 1 downgrade. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on A line up.
▲ The bullish case
+The Street's most bullish target is $165.00 (+3.8%).
+1 analyst upgrade in the past 90 days, most recently B of A Securities to Buy (2026-05-28).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 1.7% session move.
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $153.25 sits 3.6% below the recent $158.93, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $140.00 (-11.9%).
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Piper Sandler to Neutral (2026-06-11).
−Negative price action.
Bull vs bear balanceBullish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bullish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Aug 24, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Agilent Technologies rose 2.02% to $159.47, driven by positive investor positioning ahead of the company's Q3 earnings report scheduled for August 26, 2026. According to the web catalyst, the rally reflects strong operating margins, prior-quarter momentum with raised full-year guidance, and institutional buying interest, with consensus EPS expectations at $1.48. Volume of 1.1M shares is tracking 0.89x normal for this time of session.
Agilent Technologies rose 2.78% to $159.74, driven by positive market attention on multiple fronts: its role as a key equipment supplier in the growing cannabis testing market, recent EU approval for an ovarian cancer diagnostic test, and anticipation ahead of earnings (per web sources including Yahoo Finance and CNBC). Volume of 922,660 shares ran 1.68x the time-adjusted historical average, indicating above-normal participation.
Material / Earnings2026-08-11+0.5%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved +1.23% from $147.68 to $149.49 on 2026-08-11, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-10+1.9%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved +1.68% from $146.26 to $148.72 on 2026-08-10, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near its 5-day average.
Agilent Technologies rose 2.46% to $144.81 as part of a broader market recovery driven by positive economic and labor data, with investors rotating into stable large-cap healthcare and life sciences equities (web catalyst, supported by Yahoo Finance and Barron's market coverage on August 7, 2026). Volume of 475,002 shares ran below historical average for this time of day.
Material / Earnings2026-08-06+0.2%
A moved -0.18% from its $141.60 open to a $141.34 close on 2026-08-06.
Material / Earnings2026-08-05+1.4%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved +0.59% from $140.28 to $141.11 on 2026-08-05, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was driven by technical momentum rather than new information.
Material / Earnings2026-07-28+1.9%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved +0.44% from $139.99 to $140.60 on 2026-07-28. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with A reaching a new 30-day high, though volume remained near its 5-day average.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-08-26 (est.)
in 2 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-08-31
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bullish Shift
bullish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about A
Why did Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) stock move?
A rose 1.7% to $158.93. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did A stock rise?
A gained 1.68% ($2.63) versus the prior close of $156.30, last trading at $158.93 on 0.9× average volume.
When is Agilent Technologies, Inc.'s next earnings date?
A's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-08-26 — about 2 days away.
What is the analyst price target for A?
The consensus analyst price target for A is $153.25, about 3.6% below the current $158.93. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 1 upgrade, 10 maintains, and 1 downgrade.
How BestStocks tracks A
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move up was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 16 tracked change events for A, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of August 24, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
