Agilent Technologies' Q4 Earnings Preview: Expecting $1.59 EPS Growth

Agilent Technologies is set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, with analysts expecting a profit of $1.59 per share, up 8.9% from the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports. Shares have increased 12.6% over the past year, trailing the S&P 500's gains but outpacing the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's dip. Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating for the stock, with an average price target of $151.92, indicating a 3.6% upside from current levels.