Is A a good investment in 2026?

Agilent Technologies trades at a P/E ratio of 27.2, with very high volatility (65.4% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of A?

Based on 30-day volatility of 65.4%, A has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.22 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 0.75%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$38.21B

P/E RATIO

27.2

BETA

1.22

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.75%

52W HIGH

$160.27

52W LOW

$108.35

VOLATILITY

65.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$114.87 → $135.38+17.85%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$111.92 → $135.38+21.0%

A | 52-week chartLast updated: 5/29/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

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

METRIC	A	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	27.2x	22.0x	↑ 24%
Beta	1.22	0.85	More volatile
Div Yield	0.75%	1.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	65.4%	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)	$135.38	$38.21B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$382.53	$347.39B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$230.80	$555.59B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$26.14	$148.98B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Agilent Technologies is currently trading at $135.38, which is 15.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.22, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME5.5M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A a good buy right now?

Agilent Technologies trades at 27.2x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Very High based on 65.4% volatility.

Does A pay dividends?

Yes, Agilent Technologies offers a dividend yield of 0.75%. This translates to approximately $1.02 per share annually.

How volatile is A?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 65.4% and beta of 1.22,A is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.