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Agilent Technologies vs Illumina: A and ILMN compared
Agilent Technologies is the larger company: $1.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $1.1B for Illumina (Q3 2026). Agilent Technologies is growing faster (+8% against +4% a year earlier). Illumina is more profitable, with an operating margin of 27.0% against 23.6%.
Where the money goes: A and ILMN
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.
Illumina (ILMN) · Q3 2026
Illumina, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+4% year over year), operating margin 27.0%, net earnings $220M, operating cash flow $419M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Agilent Technologies (A) | Illumina (ILMN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.9B | $1.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +4% |
| Gross margin | — | 73.5% |
| Operating margin | 23.6% | 27.0% |
| Net earnings | $362M | $220M |
| Net margin | 19.3% | 19.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $519M | $419M |
| Free cash flow | $439M | $378M |
| Market value | $49.5B | $32.8B |
| P/E | 34.3× | 36.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $182.05 | $259.85 |
Where the revenue comes from
Agilent Technologies
- Agilent CrossLab: $786M (42%)
- Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets: $746M (40%)
- Applied Markets: $346M (18%)
Illumina
- Total product revenue: $946M (84%)
- Service: $183M (16%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Agilent Technologies or Illumina?
Agilent Technologies is the larger company: $1.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $1.1B for Illumina (Q3 2026).
Is Agilent Technologies or Illumina growing faster?
Agilent Technologies is growing faster (+8% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Agilent Technologies or Illumina?
Illumina is more profitable, with an operating margin of 27.0% against 23.6%.
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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 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.