Advertisement
Canada markets closed
  • S&P/TSX

    22,167.03
    +59.95 (+0.27%)
     
  • S&P 500

    5,254.35
    +5.86 (+0.11%)
     
  • DOW

    39,807.37
    +47.29 (+0.12%)
     
  • CAD/USD

    0.7389
    +0.0017 (+0.22%)
     
  • CRUDE OIL

    83.11
    -0.06 (-0.07%)
     
  • Bitcoin CAD

    95,798.37
    +2,242.14 (+2.40%)
     
  • CMC Crypto 200

    885.54
    0.00 (0.00%)
     
  • GOLD FUTURES

    2,254.80
    +16.40 (+0.73%)
     
  • RUSSELL 2000

    2,124.55
    +10.20 (+0.48%)
     
  • 10-Yr Bond

    4.2060
    +0.0100 (+0.24%)
     
  • NASDAQ futures

    18,465.00
    -38.75 (-0.21%)
     
  • VOLATILITY

    13.01
    +0.23 (+1.80%)
     
  • FTSE

    7,952.62
    +20.64 (+0.26%)
     
  • NIKKEI 225

    40,168.07
    -594.66 (-1.46%)
     
  • CAD/EUR

    0.6844
    +0.0039 (+0.57%)
     

Agilent (A) Boosts Digital Pathology Reach With Hamamatsu Deal

Agilent Technologies A is leaving no stone unturned to bolster its Diagnostics and Genomics Group (DGG) segment on the back of its strategic partnerships.

This is evident from its latest distribution agreement with Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., which is well-known for whole slide imaging systems.

Per the agreement, Hamamatsu’s NanoZoomer Slide scanner systems, including the S360MD Slide scanner system, will be integrated with Agilent’s digital pathology solutions to create a complete digital pathology workflow.

This, in turn, will bolster the development of precision medicine.

Moreover, the combination of solutions from both companies will enable pathology labs to improve patient health outcomes by bolstering diagnostic efficiency and quality with the help of precision medicines.

Hence, the latest move is likely to drive Agilent’s momentum across pathologists.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. Price and Consensus

Agilent Technologies, Inc. Price and Consensus
Agilent Technologies, Inc. Price and Consensus

Agilent Technologies, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Agilent Technologies, Inc. Quote

Growth Prospects

The Hamamatsu partnership is expected to expand Agilent’s footprint in the digital pathology space.

According to a report from Allied Market Research, the global digital pathology market is expected to hit $1.8 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.3% between 2021 and 2030.

Per a report from Grand View Research, the global digital pathology market is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.5% between 2022 and 2030.

In addition, the latest move positions Agilent well to capitalize on the growth prospects present in the precision medicine market.

A report from Mordor Intelligence states that the global market for precision medicine is expected to witness a CAGR of 9.2% between 2023 and 2028.

We believe that Agilent’s growing footprint in these promising markets will help it win investors’ confidence in the days ahead.

Coming to the price performance, Agilent has gained 7.2% over the past year, outperforming the industry’s growth of 4.5%.

Expanding DGG Segment Offerings

The latest distribution agreement with Hamamatsu is in sync with the company’s growing efforts toward expanding its DGG segment.

Notably, the segment generated revenues of $342 million in first-quarter fiscal 2023. The figure accounted for 19% of total revenues and was up 1% year over year on a reported basis.

Apart from the latest move, Agilent recently signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Proscia in a bid to deliver advanced digital diagnostic pathology solutions to pathologists.

The agreement will help in accelerating data-driven precision medicine for pathologists, laboratories and patients.

Further, Agilent received FDA approval for its Resolution ctDx FIRST as a companion diagnostic for identifying advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients with KRAS G12C mutations.

Moreover, this helps the company to gain momentum in the genomic profiling industry, as ctDX FIRST utilizes a minimally invasive technique that is favored by 90% of individuals with cancer.

We believe all these endeavors are likely to drive growth in the DGG segment in the near term.

Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider

Currently, Agilent carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Arista Networks ANET, Salesforce CRM and Analog Devices ADI. While Arista Networks and Salesforce sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Analog Devices carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Arista Networks shares have gained 27.4% in the past year. The long-term earnings growth rate for ANET is currently projected at 14.17%.

Salesforce shares have lost 9.1% in the past year. CRM’s long-term earnings growth rate is currently projected at 16.75%.

Analog Devices shares have gained 25.4% in the past year. The long-term earnings growth rate for ADI is currently projected at 12.25%.

ADVERTISEMENT

Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) : Free Stock Analysis Report

Salesforce Inc. (CRM) : Free Stock Analysis Report

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) : Free Stock Analysis Report

Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) : Free Stock Analysis Report

To read this article on Zacks.com click here.

Zacks Investment Research