Is A a good investment in 2026?

Agilent Technologies trades at a P/E ratio of 29.8, with medium volatility (28.7% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of A?

Based on 30-day volatility of 28.7%, A has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.24 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 0.68%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$42.54B

P/E RATIO

29.8

BETA

1.24

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.68%

52W HIGH

$163.75

52W LOW

$108.35

VOLATILITY

28.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$141.34 → $150.86+6.74%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$123.24 → $150.86+22.4%

A | 52-week chartLast updated: 9/6/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

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

METRIC	A	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	29.8x	22.0x	↑ 35%
Beta	1.24	0.85	More volatile
Div Yield	0.68%	1.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	28.7%	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)	$150.86	$42.54B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$397.14	$356.47B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$275.23	$663.28B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$28.45	$162.16B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Agilent Technologies is currently trading at $150.86, which is 7.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.24, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME1.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A a good buy right now?

Agilent Technologies trades at 29.8x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 28.7% volatility.

Does A pay dividends?

Yes, Agilent Technologies offers a dividend yield of 0.68%. This translates to approximately $1.03 per share annually.

How volatile is A?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 28.7% and beta of 1.24,A is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.