Agilent Technologies (FRA:AG8) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (As of Apr. 2026) — 19% Below Median


FRA:AG8 Agilent Technologies Inc FRA:AG8
94 GF Score
Price €114.75
GF Value €127.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Agilent Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio?

Agilent Technologies FRA:AG8 +0.66% 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:AG8 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €127.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 55 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Agilent Technologies ranks better than 78.18% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Agilent Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Agilent Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AG8' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.21   Max: 0.23
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Agilent Technologies was 0.23. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.21.

FRA:AG8's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
78.18% of 55 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs FRA:AG8: 0.17

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of Agilent Technologies is 0.76%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Agilent Technologies was 1.04%. The lowest was 0.43%. And the median was 0.75%.

Agilent Technologies's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.22.

During the past 12 months, Agilent Technologies's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Agilent Technologies was 14.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Agilent Technologies (FRA:AG8) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Agilent Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Agilent Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Agilent Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Agilent Technologies Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.16 0.22 0.21 0.18

Agilent Technologies Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.18 0.16 0.19 0.17

FRA:AG8 vs NTRA, WAT, IDXX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Agilent Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Agilent Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Agilent Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Agilent Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Agilent Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
=0.852/ 4.802
=0.18

Agilent Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.218/ 1.274
=0.17

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 mean?
Agilent Technologies (FRA:AG8) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Agilent Technologies and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Agilent Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #12 out of 55 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Agilent Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Agilent Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.23. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Agilent Technologies' value of 0.17 is 65.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #12 out of 55 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Agilent Technologies has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agilent Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NTRA and WAT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #12 out of 55 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Agilent Technologies in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Agilent Technologies' value of 0.17 is 65.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Agilent Technologies' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Agilent Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 0.49, based on 55 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Agilent Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 65.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Agilent Technologies and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agilent Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. 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 (FRA:AG8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €127.46, compared to a current price of €114.75 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 65.3% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 0.49. Agilent Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Agilent Technologies (FRA:AG8), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 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 (FRA:AG8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agilent Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €114.75 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €127.46. GuruFocus considers Agilent Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AG8:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: €127.46 vs. price of €114.75 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 65.3% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#12 of 55)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AG8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Agilent Technologies Business Description

Address 5301 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95051
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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