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With a market cap of $43.9 billion, Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) is a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, providing instruments, software, services, and expertise that help customers advance scientific research and innovation. The company serves a broad range of customers worldwide, delivering trusted solutions to address complex challenges across laboratories and scientific industries.
Shares of the scientific instrument maker have outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Agilent Technologies stock has increased 33.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 20.4%. Moreover, the stock has soared 16.5% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 12.5% gain.
