Is A a good investment in 2026?

Agilent Technologies trades at a P/E ratio of 28.1, with medium volatility (27.6% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of A?

Based on 30-day volatility of 27.6%, A has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.23 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Agilent Technologies (A) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does A pay dividends?

Yes, Agilent Technologies has a dividend yield of 0.74%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$39.48B

P/E RATIO

28.1

BETA

1.23

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.74%

52W HIGH

$160.27

52W LOW

$108.35

VOLATILITY

27.6%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$130.60 → $139.80+7.04%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$114.62 → $139.80+22.0%

A | 52-week chartLast updated: 8/4/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	A	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	28.1x	22.0x	↑ 28%
Beta	1.23	0.85	More volatile
Div Yield	0.74%	1.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	27.6%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare A's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
AA(You are here)	$139.80	$39.48B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$415.36	$377.21B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$254.41	$613.10B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$25.03	N/A	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Agilent Technologies is currently trading at $139.80, which is 12.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.23, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME1.3M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A a good buy right now?

Agilent Technologies trades at 28.1x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 27.6% volatility.

Does A pay dividends?

Yes, Agilent Technologies offers a dividend yield of 0.74%. This translates to approximately $1.03 per share annually.

How volatile is A?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 27.6% and beta of 1.23,A is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.