Why Agilent Shares Are Tumbling Today

Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE:A) reported a Q2 FY23 revenues increase of 6.8% Y/Y (+9.5% Y/Y on a core basis)…
  • Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE:A) reported a Q2 FY23 revenues increase of 6.8% Y/Y (+9.5% Y/Y on a core basis) to $1.72 billion, beating the analysts’ estimate of $1.67 billion.
  • The company witnessed revenue growth across all end markets and regions.
  • By segment, the Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group revenues increased 8% Y/Y, or 10% Y/Y on a core basis, to $968 million, while the Agilent CrossLab group’s revenues were up 10% Y/Y (+13% Y/Y core) to $387 million. 
  • The Diagnostics and Genomics Group’s revenues grew 1% (+3% Y/Y core) to $362 million.
  • The company reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.27, marginally exceeding the consensus Wall Street estimate of $1.26.
  • Operating cash flow rose to $694 million at the end of Q2 from $538 million a year ago.
  • Cash and equivalents stood at $1.18 billion at the end of the quarter. 
  • Guidance: For Q3 FY23, Agilent expects revenues of $1.640 billion-$1.675 billion (consensus of $1.77 billion) and adjusted EPS of $1.36-$1.38 (consensus of $1.43).
  • Amid increased market uncertainties, the company cut its FY23 outlook. It now expects revenues of $6.93 billion-$7.03 billion (vs. $7.03 billion-$7.10 billion earlier) and adjusted EPS of $5.60-$5.65 (from $5.65- $5.70 previously), compared to the consensus of $7.09 billion and $5.69, respectively.
  • Price Action: A shares are trading lower by 9.05% at $117.00 premarket on the last check Wednesday.
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