Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) shares rose 1.9% to $148.72 as of August 10, 2026, a modest gain from the prior close of $145.97. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for A. 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 1.9% to $148.72
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. Agilent's August 26, 2026 earnings report and actual EPS result vs. $1.49 consensus.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Aug 7, 2026, 2:04 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.
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 1.9% 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 +3.0% upside from $148.72. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (40/100). With earnings roughly 16 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
A price reaction
A last traded at $148.72, up $2.75 (+1.88%) from the previous close of $145.97. The session traded on 0.6× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $130.26 and $148.72, and it currently sits about 100% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)
▲Latest catalyst·strengthens the bull case
The latest catalyst — a materially positive development — it strengthens the bull case.
The consensus analyst price target on Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) is $153.25, 3.0% above the recent $148.72. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade, 9 maintains, and 1 downgrade. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on A line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $153.25 implies +3.0% upside from $148.72.
+The Street's most bullish target is $165.00 (+10.9%).
+1 analyst upgrade in the past 90 days, most recently B of A Securities to Buy (2026-05-28).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 1.9% session move.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $140.00 (-5.9%).
−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 10, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $153+3.0%
↑ 1 upgrades= 9 maintains↓ 1 downgrades
Evercore ISI Group maintained Outperform · 2026-07-06
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.
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.
Agilent Technologies rose 3.81% to $138.55 after announcing EU certification for its PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx companion diagnostic test for ovarian cancer, enabling use across the EU to identify patients eligible for Merck's KEYTRUDA (per investing.com). The approval marks the eighth CE-marked indication for the diagnostic. Volume of 1.2M shares ran 0.68x the time-adjusted average, suggesting below-average participation in the move.
Material / Earnings2026-07-23+4.7%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved −0.48% from $140.44 to $139.76 on 2026-07-23. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The stock reached a new 30-day high at $139.76 on below-average volume (0.8x the 5-day average).
Activity2026-07-17-3.4%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved -3.41% from $136.10 to $131.46 on 2026-07-17. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on elevated volume (2.2x the 5-day average), suggesting deliberate selling pressure rather than intraday noise.
Activity2026-07-16+1.0%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved +1.03% from $134.71 to $136.10 on 2026-07-16, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-08-26 (est.)
in 16 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 1.9% to $148.72. The move coincided with the context summarized above, though no single company-specific catalyst was independently confirmed.
How much did A stock rise?
A gained 1.88% ($2.75) versus the prior close of $145.97, last trading at $148.72 on 0.6× average volume.
When is Agilent Technologies, Inc.'s next earnings date?
A's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-08-26 — about 16 days away.
What is the analyst price target for A?
The consensus analyst price target for A is $153.25, about 3.0% above the current $148.72. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 1 upgrade, 9 maintains, and 1 downgrade.
How BestStocks tracks A
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared A-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 12 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 10, 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.
