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Agilent Technologies vs Avantor: A and AVTR compared
Agilent Technologies is the larger company: $1.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $1.7B for Avantor (Q3 2026). Agilent Technologies is growing faster (+8% against +5% a year earlier). Agilent Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.6% against 8.2%.
Where the money goes: A and AVTR
Agilent Technologies (A) · Q3 FY26
Agilent Technologies, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.9B (+8% year over year), operating margin 23.6%, net earnings $362M, operating cash flow $519M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Avantor (AVTR) · Q3 2026
Avantor, Q3 2026: revenue $1.7B (+5% year over year), operating margin 8.2%, net earnings $203M, operating cash flow $195M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Agilent Technologies (A) | Avantor (AVTR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.9B | $1.7B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +5% |
| Gross margin | — | 31.5% |
| Operating margin | 23.6% | 8.2% |
| Net earnings | $362M | $203M |
| Net margin | 19.3% | 12.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $519M | $195M |
| Free cash flow | $439M | $156M |
| Market value | $49.5B | $10.5B |
| P/E | 34.3× | 30.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $182.05 | $17.35 |
Where the revenue comes from
Agilent Technologies
- Agilent CrossLab: $786M (42%)
- Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets: $746M (40%)
- Applied Markets: $346M (18%)
Avantor
- Proprietary: $908M (53%)
- Third-party: $790M (47%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Agilent Technologies or Avantor?
Agilent Technologies is the larger company: $1.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $1.7B for Avantor (Q3 2026).
Is Agilent Technologies or Avantor growing faster?
Agilent Technologies is growing faster (+8% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Agilent Technologies or Avantor?
Agilent Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.6% against 8.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 1, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.