Investing.com - Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) reported first quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Wednesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $0.76 on revenue of $1.28B. Analysts polled by Investing.com expected EPS of $0.73 on revenue of $1.27B. That compared to EPS of $0.66 on revenue of $1.21B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $0.81 on revenue of $1.28B in the previous quarter.
Agilent Technologies shares lost 2.74% to trade at $76.41 in after-hours trade following the report.
Agilent Technologies shares lost 2.74% to trade at $76.41 in after-hours trade following the report.
For the year, Agilent Technologies shares are up 16.45%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 12.42% year to date.
Agilent Technologies follows other major Technology sector earnings this month
On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Microsoft reported second quarter EPS of $1.1 on revenue of $32.47B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.09 on revenue of $32.47B.
Apple earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, with first quarter EPS of $4.18 on revenue of $84.31B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $4.17 on revenue of $83.97B
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