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Agilent Technologies Inc.

S&P 500

A/Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research/NYSE

Dividend Yield

0.80%

$1.01 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$135.51P/E25.5MCap35.7BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

94/ 100Very Safe

A's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 20.2% earnings payout ratio & 26.2% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 6.62% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 20.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 26.2%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 18.7%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
20.2%Very Safe
26.2%Very Safe
18.7%Very Safe
13.8xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
2.1xVery Safe
49.7Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe
21.3%Very Safe
53.9%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Agilent Technologies Inc.

Agilent Technologies Inc. provides application-focused solutions for life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets worldwide. The company operates through three key segments: Life Sciences and Applied Markets, Diagnostics and Genomics, and Agilent CrossLab. The Life Sciences and Applied Markets segment delivers instruments, software, and services to identify, quantify, and analyze physical and biological properties of substances, supporting clinical and life sciences research at molecular and cellular levels. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment supplies reagents, instruments, software, consumables, and active pharmaceutical ingredients for oligo-based therapeutics, advancing genomics, pathology, and companion diagnostics. Agilent CrossLab offers startup support, operational training, compliance services, software-as-a-service, asset management, and consultative services to optimize laboratory performance. Notable products include liquid chromatography systems, mass spectrometry, and innovations like the Altura line of HPLC columns for biotherapeutic testing, xCELLigence RTCA eSight with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance software, and Insight Series for airport security screening. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Agilent Technologies Inc. plays a vital role in enabling scientific breakthroughs across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental testing.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.80%

Annual Dividend

$1.01

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

20.20%

FCF Payout Ratio

26.22%

52-Week Range

$108.35 - $160.27

Dividend History (2016–2025)

A annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

A earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 22, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-11.27%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

6.62%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

3.75%

3-Year Total Growth

-30.14%

5-Year Total Growth

37.78%

10-Year Total Growth

44.47%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$13,551.00

Annual Income

$100.60

Quarterly Income

$25.15

Monthly Income

$8.38

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A's current dividend yield?
Agilent Technologies Inc. (A) currently has a dividend yield of 0.80%, based on a stock price of $135.51 and an annual dividend of $1.01.
When is A's next dividend payment date?
A's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-30 and the next payment date is 2026-07-22. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does A pay in dividends per year?
Agilent Technologies Inc. paid $0.74 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has A been increasing its dividend?
Agilent Technologies Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 6.62% and a 10-year CAGR of 3.75%.
Is A's dividend safe?
Agilent Technologies Inc. has a payout ratio of 20.20%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 26.22%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is A's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Agilent Technologies Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for healthcare companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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