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With a market cap of $35.2 billion, Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) is a leading global provider of application-focused solutions for the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. The company operates through three core segments: Life Sciences and Applied Markets; Diagnostics and Genomics; and Agilent CrossLab, offering a diverse portfolio of instruments, consumables, software, and services.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and Agilent Technologies fits this criterion perfectly. Agilent distributes its products primarily through a direct sales model, complemented by distributors, resellers, representatives, and e-commerce channels.