Evercore ISI upgraded Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) to an "outperform" rating from "in-line" on January 5, 2026. The firm set a new price target of $160. This target suggests a potential upside of approximately 16%.
The upgrade follows Agilent's solid financial performance. The company recently reported an EPS of $1.59 and revenue of $1.86 billion, marginally beating earnings expectations. Revenue increased 9.4% year-over-year.
Agilent also issued strong guidance for the first quarter and the full fiscal year 2026. This favorable re-evaluation reflects analyst confidence in the company's growth trajectory and market position.