5 Best Innovative Healthcare Stocks to Buy Now

4. Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 63

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) is one of the best healthcare stocks on our list.

TheFly reported on July 6 that Evercore ISI analyst Vijay Kumar increased the firm’s price target on A to $148 from $144 while maintaining an Outperform rating on the shares. The revised target came as part of the firm’s second-quarter outlook covering the MedTech, Life Sciences Tools, and Diagnostics sectors. Evercore ISI noted that industry trends remain supported by generally stable procedure volumes and capital spending activity, according to a research note shared with investors.

Separately, earlier this month on July 1, Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) announced the introduction of Agilent xCELLigence RTCA eSight AI, an artificial intelligence-enabled software module designed to improve label-free imaging analysis. The new solution reduces the need for manual cell segmentation and parameter adjustments while helping researchers achieve more consistent analytical outcomes. The software expands the capabilities of the Agilent xCELLigence RTCA eSight platform by integrating AI-based imaging analysis with its existing dual-readout technology, allowing users to collect both imaging and impedance data from identical cells within a single experiment. The upgraded system is designed to provide biopharmaceutical researchers with a more comprehensive understanding of cellular activity while improving workflow efficiency and minimizing variation caused by different users or experimental conditions.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, providing laboratory instruments, software, and solutions. Its innovations support cancer diagnostics, biotherapeutics, and genomics research, enabling more precise and personalized healthcare.

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