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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global company in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, and its news flow reflects activity across life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets. Company announcements highlight how Agilent’s instruments, software, services, and expertise are used to help customers bring great science to life, as well as how it manages its financial performance and corporate governance.
On this page, readers can follow Agilent news related to earnings results, product introductions, regulatory-focused solutions, capital allocation, and investor events. Recent releases include quarterly and full-year financial results, with details on revenue, net income, and segment performance for the Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets Group, the Agilent CrossLab Group, and the Applied Markets Group. These updates often include management commentary on business conditions and outlook.
Agilent’s news also covers product and technology developments. For example, the company has announced 21 CFR Part 11 compliance software for the xCELLigence RTCA eSight system, designed to support use in GMP-regulated manufacturing and quality control environments by adding secure user authentication, electronic signatures, and audit trails. Another announcement introduced Agilent Altura Ultra Inert HPLC Columns, described as high performance liquid chromatography columns suited for biotherapeutics applications such as peptide GLP-1 and oligonucleotide therapeutic development and quality control.
Investors and analysts can also find updates on capital markets activities, such as cash dividend declarations on Agilent’s common stock, and notices of participation in healthcare and investor conferences. Governance-related news, including leadership transitions and executive appointments, is communicated through press releases and related SEC filings. Bookmarking this page allows users to review Agilent’s ongoing communications about its operations, technologies, financial performance, and corporate developments in one place.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) released its 19th annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, detailing its 2019 achievements and actions in response to the 2020 global pandemic. Key highlights include 17% reduction in CO2 emissions per square foot, 85% solid waste diversion from landfills, and $7.5 million in philanthropic investments. Recognized as Barron’s no. 1 Most Sustainable Company for 2019, Agilent emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of life globally.
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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announces the adoption of its clinical informatics platform, Alissa Interpret, by the North West Genomic Laboratory Hub (NW GLH) in England. This platform enhances genomic testing capabilities by standardizing variant analysis and reporting on next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. Designed for efficiency, it integrates various genomic data types, supporting the interpretation of both rare diseases and cancer genomics. Agilent aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce analysis time, addressing the growing demand for genomic testing solutions.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has unveiled its new Agilent 7850 ICP-MS System, designed to enhance productivity in ICP-MS analysis workflows. This innovative instrument features smart tools aimed at minimizing common time traps that can waste time and increase costs, particularly benefiting less experienced users in small to medium contract labs. The 7850's advanced software streamlines instrument setup and workflow, helping labs achieve high-quality results efficiently. With a revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020, Agilent continues to lead in the life sciences and diagnostics sector.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has launched the Biomarker Pathologist Training Program, aimed at enhancing the ability of pathologists to accurately score biomarkers. This global initiative, initially available in Europe and North America, leverages Agilent's expertise in companion diagnostics and partnerships with pharmaceutical firms. The program includes both basic and advanced training, offered digitally via Pathcore Scholar. It is designed to improve patient outcomes by ensuring high concordance in biomarker scoring, critical for the increasing prevalence of targeted therapies in oncology.
Agilent Technologies reported Q4 revenue of $1.48 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year, with GAAP net income of $222 million (71 cents per share). Non-GAAP net income reached $305 million (98 cents per share), surpassing last year's figures. The Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group posted $671 million in revenue, while the Diagnostics and Genomics Group generated $294 million. For fiscal year 2021, revenue is projected between $5.6 billion and $5.7 billion, with non-GAAP EPS guidance of $3.57 to $3.67.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) launched the NanoDis System for nanoparticle dissolution testing, designed to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 regulations. Developed in collaboration with MyBiotech GmbH, this system enhances the efficiency of R&D and manufacturing workflows by providing an automated process for consistent QC of new drug formulations. The NanoDis System is recognized as a finalist for the CPhI Pharma Awards, highlighting its innovative role in advancing pharmaceutical quality control.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) has announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to 19.4 cents per share, reflecting an 8% rise over the previous quarter. The dividend payment is set for January 27, 2021, to shareholders on record as of January 5, 2021. Future dividend amounts are subject to board approval. Agilent continues to operate as a leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, generating $5.16 billion in revenue in fiscal 2019 and employing over 16,300 individuals globally.
Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) has awarded the Agilent Thought Leader Award to professors Carl H. June and Michael Milone for their contributions to CAR T-cell cancer immunotherapy, notably the co-development of tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah™). The partnership aims to establish standards in cell-based cancer therapeutics through advanced CRISPR technology and Agilent's instruments such as the xCELLigence RTCA eSight and 6546 LC/Q-TOF Mass Spectrometer. This collaboration is expected to enhance cancer treatment methodologies and improve the quality of T-cell engineering.
Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) has received FDA approval for the use of PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx to help identify patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) for treatment with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab). This assay is the only FDA-approved companion diagnostic for this purpose, enhancing the ability of pathologists to determine PD-L1 expression, a key biomarker for the therapy. With this approval, Agilent strengthens its role in drug/diagnostic co-development, marking the seventh cancer type for which the test has been approved.
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