agilent Operating_Results_Q106_to_Q108

Agilent's Q1 2008 operating results showed a 9% increase in net revenues and a 6% increase in operating profit compared to Q1 2007. However, pre-tax earnings decreased 3% and net earnings decreased 1% due to a 61% decrease in other income. Gross profit percentage and regular headcount also increased slightly from Q1 2007 to Q1 2008 while inventory days decreased by 3 days and days sales outstanding remained flat. Non-GAAP earnings per share increased 3 cents from Q1 2007 to $0.42 in Q1 2008.