Agilent Increases Cash Dividend to 19.4 Cents Per Share
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) has announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to 19.4 cents per share, reflecting an 8% rise over the previous quarter. The dividend payment is set for January 27, 2021, to shareholders on record as of January 5, 2021. Future dividend amounts are subject to board approval. Agilent continues to operate as a leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, generating $5.16 billion in revenue in fiscal 2019 and employing over 16,300 individuals globally.
- Quarterly dividend increased to 19.4 cents per share, an 8% rise.
- Confidence in returning value to shareholders demonstrated by consistent dividend increases.
- Strong revenue of $5.16 billion in fiscal 2019 highlights financial stability.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its board of directors has increased the company’s quarterly dividend to 19.4 cents per share of common stock. The dividend reflects an
The dividend will be paid on Jan. 27, 2021 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on Jan. 5, 2021.
The timing and amounts of future dividends are subject to determination and approval by Agilent’s board.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. Now in its 20th year as an independent company delivering insight and innovation toward improving the quality of life, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of
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