HSBC Global Research upgraded Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) to "strong-buy" on January 22, 2026. The upgrade follows recent positive actions from Barclays and Rothschild & Co.

Analysts highlight Agilent’s position within growing markets. A new market report designated Agilent as a top company in the Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) sector. The NGS sector is projected to see significant growth.