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Agilent TechnologiesA -0.51%94 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.98 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates A with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $146.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Agilent Technologies ranks worse than 61.78% on this metric.
Agilent Technologies's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.20.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.99.
During the past 12 months, Agilent Technologies's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Agilent Technologies's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 157.70% per year. The lowest was -17.70% per year. And the median was 11.60% per year.
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Agilent Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Agilent Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Agilent Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Agilent Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
A vs NTRA, WAT, IDXX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Agilent Technologies's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Agilent Technologies PE Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Agilent Technologies's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agilent Technologies's PE Ratio falls into.
Agilent Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Agilent Technologies's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.98
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.98 mean?
Agilent Technologies (A) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.98 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Agilent Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #97 out of 157 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Agilent Technologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Agilent Technologies' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.98. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 10.80. Agilent Technologies' value of $4.98 is 53.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #97 out of 157 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Agilent Technologies has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agilent Technologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NTRA and WAT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #97 out of 157 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Agilent Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 10.80. Agilent Technologies' value of $4.98 is 53.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 10.80, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Agilent Technologies's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.98 is 53.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Agilent Technologies and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 10.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agilent Technologies's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agilent Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agilent Technologies (A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $146.79, compared to a current price of $148.53 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.98 and 53.9% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 10.80. Agilent Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Agilent Technologies (A), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.98 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Agilent Technologies (A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agilent Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $148.53 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $146.79.
GuruFocus considers Agilent Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for A:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $4.98
GF Value™: $146.79 vs. price of $148.53 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#97 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 diagnostics, cross lab operations consisting of consumables and services, and applied end markets. 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.
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