Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) shares fell 2.4% to $153.85 as of August 30, 2026, a modest decline from the prior close of $157.69. 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 fell 2.4% to $153.85
A fell 2.4% in its latest session, moving from $157.69 to $153.85.
ValuationLow confidence
Rel. volume
1.3×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$43.5B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$170
+10.5% vs price
Price chart
Jul 30 – Aug 28
E earnings
F filing
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Change events — click to jump to details
What it means for Agilent Technologies, Inc. investors
For Agilent Technologies, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Positive price momentum; Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved +1.03% from $134.71 to $136.10 on 2026-07-16, reaching a new 30-day high. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 2.4%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $170.00, implying +10.5% upside from $153.85. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (48/100). With earnings roughly 85 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
A price reaction
A last traded at $153.85, down $3.84 (-2.44%) from the previous close of $157.69. The session traded on 1.3× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $138.37 and $159.00, and it currently sits about 75% 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 $170.00, 10.5% above the recent $153.85. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 5 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 $170.00 implies +10.5% upside from $153.85.
+The Street's most bullish target is $185.00 (+20.2%).
+Positive price momentum.
+Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved +1.03% from $134.71 to $136.10 on 2026-07-16, reaching a new 30-day high.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $150.00 (-2.5%).
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Piper Sandler to Neutral (2026-06-11).
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 2.4%.
−Negative price action.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, 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 30, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) moved -3.39% from $163.23 to $157.69 on 2026-08-27 despite reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal Q3 results. The company reported adjusted EPS of $1.62, beating consensus of $1.49, and revenue of $1.88 billion, topping the $1.84 billion estimate. Agilent also raised full-year guidance, citing 12% pharma end-market growth driven by GLP-1 momentum, 9% growth in China, and margin expansion from its Ignite efficiency program.
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 / Earnings2026-08-19+4.7%
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.
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.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-23 (est.)
in 85 days
Earnings Release
2026-11-23
High impact
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about A
Why did Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) stock move?
A fell 2.4% to $153.85. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did A stock fall?
A lost 2.44% ($3.84) versus the prior close of $157.69, last trading at $153.85 on 1.3× average volume.
When is Agilent Technologies, Inc.'s next earnings date?
A's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-23 — about 85 days away.
What is the analyst price target for A?
The consensus analyst price target for A is $170.00, about 10.5% above the current $153.85. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 5 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 18 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 30, 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.
