Strong Revenue Growth
Agilent reported $1.86 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, growing 7.2% on a core basis and exceeding the high end of guidance.
Innovative Product Launches
Launches like Infinity 3 and Pro IQ LCMS drove significant growth, with LCMS experiencing over 50% growth in Q4.
Operational Efficiency Improvements
The Ignite operating system facilitated more than 200 basis points of sequential margin improvements and delivered $150 million in annualized savings.
Positive Trends in End Markets
Pharma experienced 12% growth, with biotech spending in the low twenties, and strong demand in the Chemical and Advanced Materials and Environmental and Forensics markets.