La vendita allo scoperto per Agilent Technologies dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Agilent Technologies. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

Agilent Technologies

Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life science and diagnostic firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and applied tools, cross lab consisting of consumables and services related to life science and applied tools, and diagnostics and genomics. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, which we view as the stickiest end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the US and China representing the largest country concentrations.

Agilent Technologies Inc

Ancient8 - United States Dollar

Alcoa Corp

Alternative Access First Priority CLO Bond ETF

Aareal Bank AG Registered Shares

AAREAL BANK AG UNSP/ADR by Aareal Bank AG

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Shares

AAX Token

ASIA BROADBAND INC by Asia Broadband, Inc.

Asia Broadband Inc

Aareal Bank AG

ABERDEEN INTL INC by Aberdeen International Inc.

Aberdeen International Inc

ARES ACQUISITION CORP CL A ORD SHS

Double-A Chain

AAC TECHS HLDGS INC ORD by AAC Technologies Holdings Inc

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc

AAC TECHS HLDGS UNSP/ADR by AAC Technologies Holdings Inc

ATA Creativity Global - American Depositary Shares, each representing two common shares

ATA Creativity Global

Armada Acquisition Corp I

Armada Acquisition Corp I Units (1 Ord & 1/2 War)

Armada Acquisition Corp I Warrants (13/08/2026)

AMER COMMERCE SOLTNS INC by American Commerce Solutions, Inc.

American Commerce Solutions Inc

Ares Acquisition Corporation II Class A Ordinary Shares

Ares Acquisition Corp II

Ares Acquisition Corporation II Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant

Ares Acquisition Corporation II Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50

AURORA SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES by Aurora Solar Technologies Inc.

Aurora Solar Technologies Inc

Aadi Bioscience Inc

AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF

Altair Resources Inc

Airtel Africa PLC

ALL AMERICAN GOLD CORP by All American Gold Corp.

All American Gold Corp

AFTERMATH SILVER LTD ORD by Aftermath Silver Ltd.

Aftermath Silver Ltd

AMERICA GREAT HEALTH by America Great Health

America Great Health

AIA Group Ltd

AFRICAN AGRI HLDGS INC by African Agriculture Holdings Inc.

African Agriculture Holdings Inc

African Agriculture Holdings Inc Warrants (06/12/2028)

ASTRA AGRO LESTR UNSP/ADR by Astra Agro Lestari TBK

PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk

Asahi Co Ltd

ALABAMA AIRCRAFT INDUS by Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc.

Alabama Aircraft Industries Inc

Arlington Asset Investment Corp 6.000% Sr Nt 08/01/2026

American Aires Inc Ordinary Shares

AMERICAN AIRES INC by American Aires Inc.

American Aires Inc

AAK AB

American Airlines Group, Inc. - Common Stock

American Airlines Group Inc

AALBERTS INDUS NV ORD by A. Alberts Industries

Aalberts NV

AA Mission Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Shares

AA Mission Acquisition Corp

AA Mission Acquisition Corp. Units, each consisting of one Class A Ordinary Share and one-half of one redeemable warrant

AA Mission Acquisition Corp. Warrants, each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share

ATLAS MARA CO NVEST ORD by Atlas Mara Co Nvest Ltd.

Atlas Mara Ltd

Altisource Asset Management Corp Com

ALTISOURCE ASSET MGMT by Altisource Asset Management Corp

Altisource Asset Management Corp

Atlantic American Corporation - Common Stock

Atlantic American Corp

ALMADEX MINERALS LTD by Almadex Minerals Ltd.

Almadex Minerals Ltd

ARMADA MERCANTILE LTD by Armada Mercantile Ltd.

Armada Mercantile Ltd

Aaron's Co Inc (The) Com

Aroundtown SA

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. - Common Stock

Applied Optoelectronics Inc

AAON Inc

Advance Auto Parts Inc

GraniteShares 2x Long AAPL Daily ETF

Direxion Daily AAPL Bear 1X Shares

APPLE ISPORTS GROUP INC by Apple iSports Group Inc.

Apple iSports Group Inc

AAP Inc

Apple Inc

SHL Telemedicine Ltd Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr to April 2026

ALL AMERICAN PET CO INC by All American Pet Company, Inc.

Kuora Inc

Direxion Daily AAPL Bull 2X Shares

ETF Opportunities Trust T-Rex 2X Long Apple Daily Target ETF

Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Apple (AAPL) ETF

ANTIAGING QNTUM LGN A by Antiaging Quantum Living Inc.

Antiaging Quantum Living Inc

AIRTEL AFRICA PLC ADR by Airtel Africa Plc

ABERDEEN ASIAN SMALLR COS by Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc

Aberdeen Asian Smaller Co Investment Trust Plc

AMERICA'S SUPPLIERS INC by America's Suppliers, Inc.

ASIA AIR SURVEY CO LTD by ASIA AIR SURVEY CO LTD.

Asia Air Survey Co Ltd

GLOBAL ACQUISITIONS CORP by Global Acquisitions Corporation

Global Acquisitions Corp

Atlantic Sapphire ASA Ordinary Shares

ATLANTIC SAPPHIRE AS by Atlantic Sapphire ASA

Atlantic Sapphire ASA

American Assets Trust Inc

AUTOSCOPE TECHS CORP by Autoscope Technologies Corporation

Autoscope Technologies Corp

ATI Airtest Technologies Inc

ATI AIRTEST TECHS INC by ATI Airtest Technologies Inc.

Agape ATP Corp

AMG CAP TR II 5.15% CONV by AMG Capital Trust II

ADAPTIVE AD SYSTEMS INC by Adaptive Ad Systems, Inc.

Adaptive Ad Systems Inc

ALMADEN MINERALS LTD COM

ALMADEN MINERALS LTD by Almaden Minerals Ltd.

Almaden Minerals Ltd

Allied Gold Corp

Angold Resources Ltd Ordinary Shares

Aero Energy Ltd

ANGLO AMER PLC ORD. by Anglo American plc

Anglo American PLC

Aave - United States Dollar

ABN AMR BK N V UNSP/ADR by Abn Amro BK N V

ABN AMRO Bank NV

ADVANTAGE ENERGY LTD by Advantage Energy Ltd.

Advantage Energy Ltd

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/A/earnings">closing bell, on Monday, Nov. 25.</a>
Analysts expect the Santa Clara, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.41 per share. That&#8217;s up from $1.38 per share in the year-ago period. Agilent projects to report quarterly revenue of $1.67 billion, compared to $1.69 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 1, Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Kumar maintained Agilent with an In-Line rating and raised the price target from $135 to $145.
Some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends, too. Agilent currently offers an annual dividend yield of 0.75%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend of 24.8 cents per share (99.2 cents a year).
To figure out how to earn $500 monthly from Agilent, we start with the yearly target of $6,000 ($500 x 12 months).
Next, we take this amount and divide it by Agilent's $0.992 dividend: $6,000 / $0.992 = 6,048 shares.
So, an investor would need to own approximately $798,699 worth of Agilent, or 6,048 shares to generate a monthly dividend income of $500.
Assuming a more conservative goal of $100 monthly ($1,200 annually), we do the same calculation: $1,200 / $0.992 = 1,210 shares, or $159,793 to generate a monthly dividend income of $100.
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As the stock price changes, the dividend yield will also change.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and its current price is $50, its dividend yield would be 4%. However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield would decrease to 3.33% ($2/$60).
Conversely, if the stock price decreases to $40, the dividend yield would increase to 5% ($2/$40).
Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains the same. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease.
A Price Action: Shares of Agilent gained by 2.7% to close at $132.06 on Thursday.
<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> 
<div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<iframe loading="lazy" title="How to Find Dividend Stocks: Scan, Analyze, and Capture with Benzinga Pro" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pVF0O2lsEH4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</div>
</figure>
Read More: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42114009/wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-weigh-in-on-3-health-care-stocks-with-over-5-dividend-yields">Wall Street&#8217;s Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Health Care Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields</a></li>
</ul>
Image: Wikimedia, Courtesy of Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company

Earnings

Long Ideas

News

Markets

Trading Ideas

How To Earn $500 A Month From Agilent Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

Agilent Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.25% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.46 million shares sold short, which is 1.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Agilent Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731527161_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Agilent Technologies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Agilent Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Agilent Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

(A) - Analyzing Agilent Technologies's Short Interest

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.85%. Currently, Agilent Technologies has a market capitalization of $39.86 billion. 
Buying $100 In A: If an investor had bought $100 of A stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $335.90 today based on a price of $138.74 for A at the time of writing.
<h3>Agilent Technologies's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730820637_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Agilent Technologies 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Read Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41150827/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-september-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EXCLUSIVE – Top 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro In September 2024 – Where Do Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, DJT Stock Rank?</a>
Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week of Nov. 1:
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) saw increased interest from investors during the week, which comes ahead of several potential catalysts. The life sciences and diagnostics company is set to report fourth-quarter financial results on Nov. 25 and host an analyst day on Dec. 17. Recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/A/analyst-ratings">analyst activity</a> on the stock saw Barclays maintain an Underweight rating while raising the price target from $135 to $145. Evercore ISI maintains an In-Line rating while raising the price target from $135 to $145. The stock was up over 3% in the last five trading days as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below. It remains down around 2% year-to-date in 2024.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1001" height="462" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143840/Screenshot-227.png" alt="" class="wp-image-626124" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143840/Screenshot-227.png 1001w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143840/Screenshot-227-300x138.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143840/Screenshot-227-768x354.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px" /></a></figure>
Trade Desk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) saw increased interest from investors ahead of third-quarter financial results, which are set for Nov. 7. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of 39 cents and revenue of $619.8 million, compared to earnings of 33 cents per share and revenue of $493.3 million in last year's third quarter. Trade Desk has beaten earnings per share estimates in seven of the last eight quarters and beaten revenue estimates from analysts in more than 10 straight quarters.
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41144914/meta-trade-desk-amazon-digital-ad-titans-set-for-strong-2025-growth-tech-analyst-sa">recently highlighted </a>the growth potential for Trade Desk in the third quarter.
&#8220;Our survey showed accelerating growth for TTD in 3Q versus 2Q,&#8221; Ives said.
Trade Desk's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40267737/the-trade-desk-stock-climbs-after-better-than-expected-q2-results">second-quarter results</a> saw a customer retention rate of over 95%, continuing a 10-year streak. With potential strong growth and AI initiatives being integrated, the stock could generate some buzz with its third-quarter results.
The stock was down slightly over the last five days, but is up around 70% year-to-date.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="997" height="499" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143856/Screenshot-228.png" alt="" class="wp-image-626125" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143856/Screenshot-228.png 997w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143856/Screenshot-228-300x150.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143856/Screenshot-228-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /></a></figure>
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) made the list for the first time. The Stock Whisper Index typically highlights only stocks and leaves the ETFs out. But each week, ETFs like the SPY, QQQ and sometimes other well-known ETFs see rising interest based on volatility. Schwab tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It offers investors exposure to some of the largest U.S. companies that pay dividends and have a strong track record of paying out dividends. Top holdings in the ETF include Bristol Myers Squibb, Blackrock, Cisco Systems, Home Depot and Chevron.
With rising global tensions, macroeconomic uncertainties and the 2024 presidential election leaving some investors on edge, the ETF could be seeing increased interest thanks to its dividend income and positions in blue chip companies.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="999" height="512" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143913/Screenshot-229.png" alt="" class="wp-image-626126" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143913/Screenshot-229.png 999w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143913/Screenshot-229-300x154.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143913/Screenshot-229-768x394.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /></a></figure>
Reinsurance Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGA#NYSE">RGA</a>): The life and health reinsurance company saw increased interest over the week likely due to quarterly financial <a href="https://investor.rgare.com/news-releases/news-release-details/reinsurance-group-america-reports-record-third-quarter-results">results</a>. The company reported third-quarter earnings per share of $6.13 and revenue of $5.65 billion, beating Street consensus estimates according to Benzinga Pro. Reinsurance Group's third quarter had record financial results. The strong quarter could put the stock on investors radar for future growth opportunities.
Shares of the reinsurance company were up around 2% for the last five days and are up over 30% year-to-date in 2024.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="995" height="501" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143928/Screenshot-230.png" alt="" class="wp-image-626127" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143928/Screenshot-230.png 995w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143928/Screenshot-230-300x151.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143928/Screenshot-230-768x387.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px" /></a></figure>
Sera Prognostics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERA#NASDAQ">SERA</a>) is scheduled to report third-quarter financial results on Nov. 6. The company is behind the PreTRM test for pregnancy preterm testing. An investor presentation highlighted the company's future product pipeline to include a predictive analytics product and a time-to-birth test. Shares of the pregnancy diagnostics company were up 16% over the last five trading days.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="999" height="505" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143943/Screenshot-231.png" alt="" class="wp-image-626128" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143943/Screenshot-231.png 999w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143943/Screenshot-231-300x152.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/01143943/Screenshot-231-768x388.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /></a></figure>
Stay tuned for next week's report, and follow Benzinga Pro for all the latest headlines and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">top market-moving stories here.</a>
Read the latest Stock Whisper Index reports here:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41187322/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">October 4</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41296909/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">October 11</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/exclusives/24/10/41405659/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">October 18</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/reit/24/10/41549488/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">October 25</a></li>
</ul>
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40928301/interest-rates-in-free-fall-what-it-means-for-mortgages-credit-cards-and-your-wallet-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Interest Rates In Free-Fall: What It Means For Mortgages, Credit Cards And Your Wallet</a></li>
</ul>

Exclusives

SCHD

SERA

Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet

Agilent Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.24 million shares sold short, which is 1.28% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.78 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Agilent Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730479522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Agilent Technologies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Agilent Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Agilent Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.37%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Agilent Technologies's Recent Short Interest

In the current market session, Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) share price is at $131.95, after a 0.31% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 9.97%, but in the past year, went up by 28.28%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730219993_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Agilent Technologies P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Agilent Technologies has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 45.63 of the Life Sciences Tools &amp; Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730219993_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Agilent Technologies

With the introduction of these new LC systems, Agilent is revolutionizing the LC user experience. These systems significantly enhance task automation, connectivity, predictive feedback, and error reduction. The innovative built-in sample tracking, utilizing barcoding and camera technologies ensures the elimination of sample mix-ups, providing users with greater accuracy and peace of mind.

Agilent Transforms HPLC With Launch Of Infinity III LC Series, Featuring Automation, Connectivity And Sustainability Capabilities

Agilent Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.13 million shares sold short, which is 1.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.85 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Agilent Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729017017_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Agilent Technologies has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Agilent Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Agilent Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.49%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.03%. Currently, Agilent Technologies has a market capitalization of $41.32 billion. 
Buying $1000 In A: If an investor had bought $1000 of A stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,832.67 today based on a price of $143.81 for A at the time of writing.
<h3>Agilent Technologies's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728914418_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Agilent Technologies 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

In the preceding three months, 9 analysts have released ratings for Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $149.33, a high estimate of $165.00, and a low estimate of $135.00. Marking an increase of 7.73%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $138.62. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727802026_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Agilent Technologies. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Kumar</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Couillard</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luke Sergott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Garcia</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Brennan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Kumar</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derik De Bruin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Agilent Technologies. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Agilent Technologies compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Agilent Technologies's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/A/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Agilent Technologies analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Agilent Technologies</h2>
Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life sciences and diagnostics firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and applied tools, cross lab (consisting of consumables and services related to life science and applied tools), and diagnostics and genomics. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the U.S. and China representing the largest country concentrations.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Agilent Technologies's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Agilent Technologies's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 July, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -5.62% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 17.87%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Agilent Technologies's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.65% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.58%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Agilent Technologies's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.5, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?
Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here to stay ahead of the market</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Ratings For Agilent Technologies

Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Kumar maintains Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $135 to $145.

Price Target

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Agilent Technologies, Raises Price Target to $145

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.75%. Currently, Agilent Technologies has a market capitalization of $40.57 billion. 
Buying $100 In A: If an investor had bought $100 of A stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $642.18 today based on a price of $141.19 for A at the time of writing.
<h3>Agilent Technologies's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727109010_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Agilent Technologies 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Agilent Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/a#NYSE">A</a>). Shares have added about 1.2% in that time frame, underperforming the S&amp;P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Agilent due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let&#39;s take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
<h3>Agilent Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates</h3>
Agilent Technologies has delivered third-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings of $1.32 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.6%. However, the bottom line decreased 8% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenues of $1.58 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.56 billion. The top line declined 5.6% on a reported basis and 4.4% on a core basis from the year-ago quarter.
The decline was attributed to broad-based weakness across the Pharma, Food, Chemical and Advanced Materials, and Academic and Government markets.
Weak momentum in China was another concern.
Nevertheless, the company witnessed improvements in the Diagnostics and Clinical, and Environmental and Forensics markets in the reported quarter.
<h3>Segmental Top-Line Details</h3>
Agilent has three reporting segments &mdash; Life Sciences &amp; Applied Markets Group (&quot;LSAG&quot;), Agilent Cross Lab Group (&quot;ACG&quot;), and Diagnostics and Genomics Group (&quot;DGG&quot;).
LSAG: The segment accounted for $782 million or 50% of the company&#39;s total revenues, down 8% on a reported basis and 7% on a core basis from the prior-year quarter. This was due to softness in the instrument business, and weakening momentum across all the geographic regions and end markets, except for Environmental and Forensics. The reported figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $849 million.
ACG: Revenues from the segment were $411 million, accounting for 26% of the total revenues. The figure surpassed the consensus mark of $385 million. The top line improved 4% from the prior-year quarter on a reported basis and rose 5% on a core basis. This was driven by strong growth in service contract revenues. Growing momentum across all geographic regions, except for China, was a positive.
DGG: Revenues decreased 9% year over year on a reported and 8% on a core basis to $385 million, accounting for the remaining 24% of the total revenues. The figure beat the consensus mark of $332 million. Sluggishness in Genomics, Cell Analysis and NASD was concerning.
<h3>Operating Results</h3>
For the fiscal third quarter, the gross margin in the LSAG segment expanded by 10 basis points (bps) to 60.2% from the prior-year quarter. ACG&#39;s gross margin expanded by 120 bps to 52.1%. DGG&#39;s gross margin contracted 170 bps year over year to 51.8%.
Research and development (&quot;R&amp;D&quot;) expenses were $127 million, up 7.6% from the prior-year quarter. Selling, general and administrative (&quot;SG&amp;A&quot;) expenses were $395 million, down 2.9% from the year-earlier quarter. As a percentage of revenues, R&amp;D expenses expanded by 90 bps year over year to 8%, whereas SG&amp;A expenses increased 70 bps year over year to 25%.
The operating margin for the fiscal third quarter was 21.1%, which expanded significantly from 7.9% in the year-earlier quarter.
Segment-wise, the operating margin in the LSAG segment contracted by 260 bps to 28.4% from the prior-year quarter. ACG&#39;s operating margin expanded by 130 bps year over year to 34%. DGG&#39;s operating margin contracted 440 bps year over year to 18.3%.
<h3>Balance Sheet</h3>
As of Jul 31, 2024, Agilent&#39;s cash and cash equivalents were $1.78 billion, up from $1.67 billion as of Apr 30, 2024.
Accounts receivables were $1.23 billion at the end of third-quarter fiscal 2024 compared with $1.25 billion at the end of second-quarter fiscal 2024.
The long-term debt was $2.137 billion for the reported quarter compared with $2.136 billion in the prior quarter.
<h3>Guidance</h3>
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, management expects revenues of $1.641-$1.691 billion, suggesting a decline of 2.8% to an increase of 0.2% on a reported basis and a decrease of 1.9% to a rise of 1.1% on a core basis from the year-ago quarter&#39;s actuals.
Non-GAAP fiscal fourth-quarter earnings per share are expected to be $1.38-$1.42.
For fiscal 2024, management revised its revenue guidance from $6.42-$6.50 billion to $6.45-6.50 billion, implying a fall of 5.6-4.9% on a reported basis and 5-4.3% on a core basis from the fiscal 2023 reported figure.
The company also revised fiscal 2024 non-GAAP earnings per share guidance from $5.15-$5.25 to $5.21-5.25.
<h2>How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?</h2>
In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.
<h2>VGM Scores</h2>
Currently, Agilent has an average Growth Score of C, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren&#39;t focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
<h2>Outlook</h2>
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Agilent has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2339321/why-is-agilent-a-up-1-2-since-last-earnings-report?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-realtime_blog-2339321">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Earnings Beats

Large Cap

Guidance

Management

Tech

Why Is Agilent Up 1.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.47%. Currently, Agilent Technologies has a market capitalization of $39.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In A: If an investor had bought $100 of A stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $609.31 today based on a price of $138.02 for A at the time of writing.
<h3>Agilent Technologies's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726497022_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Agilent Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.84% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.86 million shares sold short, which is 1.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Agilent Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725391815_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Agilent Technologies has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Agilent Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Agilent Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.52%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Agilent Technologies's Recent Short Interest

Wells Fargo analyst Brandon Couillard initiates coverage on Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $157.

Initiation

Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage On Agilent Technologies with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $157

Ratings for Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) were provided by 18 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $141.83, a high estimate of $165.00, and a low estimate of $125.00. This current average represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous average price target of $144.89. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724421653_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Agilent Technologies among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Luke Sergott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Brennan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Kumar</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derik De Bruin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Muken</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derik De Bruin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Couillard</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luke Sergott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Donnelly</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Brennan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rachel Vatnsdal</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derik De Bruin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Garcia</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Muken</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Arias</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine Schulte</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Agilent Technologies. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Agilent Technologies compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Agilent Technologies's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Agilent Technologies's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/A/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Agilent Technologies analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Agilent Technologies Better</h2>
Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life sciences and diagnostics firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and applied tools, cross lab (consisting of consumables and services related to life science and applied tools), and diagnostics and genomics. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the U.S. and China representing the largest country concentrations.
<h3>Agilent Technologies's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Agilent Technologies displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.32%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Agilent Technologies's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 17.87%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Agilent Technologies's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 4.65%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Agilent Technologies's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.58% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Agilent Technologies's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.5.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Critical Insights From Agilent Technologies Analyst Ratings: What You Need To Know

Barclays analyst Luke Sergott maintains Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $125 to $135.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Agilent Technologies, Raises Price Target to $135

Wall Street faced a downturn on Thursday as traders exercised caution ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s speech at the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40466528/jackson-hole-preview-5-important-questions-ahead-of-jerome-powells-fed-speech"> Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday.</a>
Powell is anticipated to signal a potential rate cut in September, but market sentiment currently favors a smaller 25-basis-point reduction rather than a more substantial 50-basis-point cut.
On Thursday, economic data indicated that U.S. private sector activity surpassed expectations in August, according to the S&amp;P Global flash Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI). The growth was primarily driven by the services sector, which more than compensated for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40509090/august-services-growth-exceeds-expectations-as-manufacturing-slumps-inflation-gradually-eases-to-nor">the faster contraction in manufacturing.</a>
Major U.S. equity indices traded lower throughout the session, while the dollar and Treasury yields rebounded after four consecutive days of losses. 
The U.S. dollar rose nearly 0.4% against a basket of major currencies, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note climbed six basis points. As a result, bonds fell, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropping 1.2%.
The energy sector emerged as the day&#8217;s top performer, buoyed by a more than 2% surge in oil prices. In contrast, natural gas plunged over 6% due to higher-than-expected inventory builds.
Gold also took a hit, declining over 1% and falling below the $2,500 per ounce threshold, weighed down by the strength of the dollar and rising Treasury yields. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1% to $60,000, failing to keep up with the Wednesday&#8217;s bullish momentum, which saw the largest cryptocurrency rise 3.6%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,830.40</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,172.03</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,608.27</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,735.54</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated At 12:41 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to Benzinga Pro data: 
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;was 0.1% lower to $559.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.1% to $408.78.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.4% to $480.73.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.2% lower to $215.03.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, by 0.6%. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down by 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) plummeted 12% as the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40511947/investors-are-further-confused-on-snowflake-one-analyst-says-they-know-why"> guidance disappointed despite the company</a> reported stronger-than-expected results last quarter.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to corporate earnings were Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) up 13%; Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) down 1.77%; Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) up 0.36%; Nordson Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) up 2.06%, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) down 7%; Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>), down 3.81% and BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>), down 6.29%.</li>
<li>Major companies slated to report quarterly results after the close include Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), Workday Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROSS#NASDAQ">ROSS</a>), CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) and BILL Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>). </li>
</ul>
Read Now:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/24/08/40512436/rivian-hits-rough-patch-production-halts-leadership-shake-ups-dent-stock">Rivian Hits Rough Patch: Production Halts, Leadership Shake-Ups Dent Stock</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Shutterstock

Coverage of Bitcoin, Etherum, Ripple and all the latest digital currencies.

Comments

Agilent Technologies

Vendite allo scoperto

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

Le persone guardano anche

Notizie

PARTNER/COLLABORATORE

BENZINGA NEL MONDO