12 Best Scientific Instruments Stocks to Buy Right Now

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4. Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 55

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a leading provider of application-focused solutions for the laboratory workflow, offering a comprehensive range of instruments, software, services, and consumables. The company operates through three main segments: Life Sciences and Applied Markets, Diagnostics and Genomics, and Agilent CrossLab.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) has recently marked significant milestones with the recognition of its advanced manufacturing facilities in Asia as part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network in January 2025. This is a testament to its commitment to leading-edge manufacturing practices. Additionally, the company ranked No. 10 on Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

For the full fiscal year of 2024, Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) reported revenue of $6.51 billion, down 4.7% year-over-year on a reported and core basis. Despite the revenue decline, the company posted a GAAP net income of approx $1.3 billion, or $4.43 per share, marking a 6% increase in EPS compared to the previous year. Non-GAAP net income totaled $1.5 billion, with EPS of $5.29, down 3% year-over-year. Looking ahead, the company expects fiscal year 2025 revenue to grow by 4.3% to 5.5%, with non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $5.54 to $5.61.

55 hedge funds within the Insider Monkey Q4 2024 database held positions in the company, up from 44 in the previous quarter.

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