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Agilent Technologies Inc (STU:AG8) Q1 2026 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For

📅 Agilent Technologies Inc (STU:AG8) is scheduled to release its Q1 2026 earnings report on February 25, 2026.

💰 Analysts project Q1 2026 revenue of $1.53 billion and EPS of $1.03 per share.

📊 Full year 2026 estimates forecast revenue at $6.24 billion with $4.38 per share in earnings.

📈 Revenue estimates for the full year have risen from $6.20 billion to $6.24 billion over the past 90 days.

📉 Conversely, earnings estimates for 2026 have declined from $4.49 to $4.38 per share during the same period.

✅ In the previous quarter ended October 31, 2025, actual revenue of $1.58 billion beat expectations by 1.63%.

✅ The company's last reported earnings were $1.30 per share, exceeding analyst expectations by 7.37%.

🚀 Following the previous results, Agilent's stock price rose by 5.24% in a single day.

🎯 The sole analyst price target averages $118.73, implying potential upside of 13.17% from the current price of $104.92.

💵 GuruFocus estimates a one-year GF Value of $129.63, suggesting 23.55% upside from current levels.

📝 The consensus recommendation from six brokerage firms is a 2.5 out of 5 rating, indicating an "Outperform" status.

⚠️ A warning message on the platform notes that GuruFocus has detected seven warning signs associated with FTAI, though not directly linked to Agilent.

Bullish Signals
  • The company recently beat analysts' revenue expectations by 1.63%, with actual revenue of $1.58 billion versus an estimate of $1.55 billion.
  • Actual earnings per share were $1.30, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.21 per share by 7.37%.
  • Following the results, Agilent Technologies Inc's stock price increased by 5.24% in a single trading day.
  • Analysts project Q1 2026 revenue to reach $1.53 billion and earnings of $1.03 per share, with full-year 2026 revenue expected at $6.24 billion.
  • Revenue estimates for the full year 2027 have increased to $6.63 billion over the past 90 days, indicating growing optimism among analysts.
  • The average one-year price target from one analyst is $118.73, implying an upside of 13.17% from the current stock price of $104.92.
  • GuruFocus estimates suggest a GF Value of $129.63 in one year, offering potential upside of 23.55% from the current price.
  • Six brokerage firms maintain an average 'Outperform' recommendation on the stock with a rating of 2.5 on a scale where 1 is Strong Buy.
Risk Factors
  • Operating earnings estimates for FY2026 have been revised downward from $4.49 per share to $4.38 per share, indicating growing analyst concerns about profitability.
  • Operating earnings estimates for FY2027 have also been revised downward from $4.99 per share to $4.95 per share, suggesting potential headwinds ahead.
  • The article incorrectly flags 7 Warning Signs for FTAI rather than AG8, creating confusion and potentially misleading the investment thesis.
Full Analysis
Agilent Technologies Inc (STU:AG8) is preparing to release its Q1 2026 earnings report on February 25, 2026. Analyst consensus estimates project revenue of $1.53 billion for the quarter and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03. For the full year 2026, total revenue is expected to reach $6.24 billion with EPS of $4.38 per share. These figures reflect a recent downward adjustment in annual EPS estimates, which have fallen from $4.49 to $4.38 per share for 2026 and from $4.99 to $4.95 per share for 2027 over the past 90 days. Conversely, full-year revenue estimates have increased slightly, moving from $6.20 billion to $6.24 billion for 2026 and from $6.56 billion to $6.63 billion for 2027. The company's most recent quarterly results, reported for the quarter ended October 31, 2025, demonstrated a positive performance against expectations. Agilent posted actual revenue of $1.58 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.55 billion by 1.63%. Earnings also exceeded forecasts, with actual EPS of $1.30 per share compared to an expected $1.21 per share, representing a 7.37% beat. Following the release of those prior results, the stock price increased by 5.24% in one day. Valuation metrics suggest potential upside for investors based on current data points. Analysts provide a single average price target of $118.73, implying a 13.17% gain from the current share price of $104.92. GuruFocus estimates a GF Value of $129.63 over one year, which suggests an upside of 23.55% from the current trading price. The company maintains an average brokerage recommendation of 2.5 out of 5, which corresponds to an "Outperform" rating according to the consensus of six brokerage firms, where a scale ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Sell).