Agilent Technologies A announces its next round of earnings this Monday, August 15, 2011. Here's Benzinga's advanced look at Agilent Technologies' third quarter earnings report.
Earnings and Revenue:
Analysts are predicting an EPS reading of 73 cents/share and revenues of $1.66 billion. Agilent Technologies' latest numbers will no doubt be compared with the company's year-ago quarter, when it reported a profit of 54 cents/share on revenues of $1.4 billion. We'll have to wait for Monday to see if Agilent Technologies falls in line with analyst expectations and reports an estimated increase in both EPS and revenue from the year-ago quarter.Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:
Quarter | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 |
EPS Estimate | $0.65 | $0.57 | $0.60 | $0.48 |
EPS Actual | $0.74 | $0.60 | $0.65 | $0.54 |
Stock Performance:
Shares of Agilent Technologies were trading at $34.21 as of August 9, 2011. Shares are down 17.4% year to date. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 25.2%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are probably satisfied going into this earnings release.- Long-term shareholders are already enjoying 12-month gains prior to the announcement
Average Stock Rating:
The average rating by analysts for Agilent Technologies is a Strong Buy. The strength of this rating has stayed consistent over the past three months.Competitors:
Want to check out the performance of Agilent Technologies closest competitors? Take a look at some of the company's peers in the information technology sector.- Danaher DHR: Moderate Buy with a $0.69 recent quarter EPS
- JDS Uniphase JDSU: Moderate Buy with a $0.17 recent quarter EPS
- Aeroflex (ARX): Hold with a $0.26 recent quarter EPS
- LeCroy (LCRY): Moderate Buy with a $0.05 recent quarter EPS
The electrical test equipment company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 1% during the current fiscal year.
Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Agilent Technologies is a company focused on the design and manufacturing of core bio-analytical and electronic measurement solutions. It serves customers in sectors such as communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis.
Take Action:
That's your advanced look at Agilent Technologies' upcoming earnings numbers -- be ready to take quick action if the company's report contains any surprises. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and what-to-do-next guide.
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