Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS – Get Free Report) VP Lisa Poole sold 200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $348.01, for a total value of $69,602.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 6,134 shares in the company, valued at $2,134,693.34. The trade was a 3.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.
Keysight Technologies Stock Performance
Shares of KEYS stock opened at $357.36 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $328.88 and its 200-day simple moving average is $327.88. The company has a quick ratio of 1.62, a current ratio of 2.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. Keysight Technologies Inc. has a 12 month low of $158.79 and a 12 month high of $374.96. The firm has a market cap of $60.84 billion, a PE ratio of 49.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.21.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $3.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.48 by $0.59. Keysight Technologies had a return on equity of 24.34% and a net margin of 19.08%.The company had revenue of $1.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.75 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.72 EPS. Keysight Technologies’s revenue for the quarter was up 36.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Keysight Technologies has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 3.340-3.400 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 11.460-11.460 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 10.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Trending Headlines about Keysight Technologies
- Positive Sentiment: 6G research collaboration: Keysight and the University of California, Berkeley are enabling over-the-air testing research for 6G systems. The partnership reinforces Keysight’s role in future wireless standards and could support long-term demand for its measurement and test equipment. Keysight Technologies and UC Berkeley enable 6G over-the-air testing
- Positive Sentiment: AI and connectivity momentum: Keysight’s Communications Solutions Group is gaining traction as AI data-center infrastructure, high-speed networking and 6G development drive demand across its businesses. This supports the investment case that AI spending is benefiting test-and-measurement suppliers beyond semiconductor designers. Keysight’s CSG gains momentum
- Positive Sentiment: Expanded 5G validation coverage: Keysight expanded New Radio non-terrestrial network validation coverage following the GCF CAG #87 meeting. Broader validation capabilities may strengthen its position in satellite, 5G and emerging 6G testing markets. Keysight expands NR-NTN validation coverage
- Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings backdrop: Recent quarterly results exceeded expectations, with EPS of $3.07 versus a $2.48 consensus estimate and revenue of $1.85 billion versus $1.75 billion expected. Revenue rose 36.5% year over year, helping fuel positive commentary about growth and analyst price-target increases.
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains elevated: KEYS trades near its 52-week high at roughly 49 times earnings, although its shares remain above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The premium valuation makes continued execution and growth in AI-related demand important.
- Negative Sentiment: CFO stock sale: CFO Neil Dougherty sold 2,000 shares for approximately $681,580, reducing his direct ownership by 1.6%. The transaction is relatively small compared with his remaining holdings, but insider selling can create a modest sentiment headwind. Keysight CFO sells 2,000 shares
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of equities analysts have commented on KEYS shares. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Keysight Technologies from $385.00 to $410.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Keysight Technologies from $400.00 to $425.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Keysight Technologies from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Keysight Technologies from $390.00 to $405.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Susquehanna increased their price target on Keysight Technologies from $425.00 to $440.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Keysight Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $392.83.
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Keysight Technologies in the second quarter worth $7,030,806,000. State Street Corp boosted its position in shares of Keysight Technologies by 3.4% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 8,270,708 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $2,895,327,000 after acquiring an additional 273,042 shares during the period. Capital World Investors grew its stake in Keysight Technologies by 6.5% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 3,940,767 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $800,732,000 after acquiring an additional 240,058 shares in the last quarter. Amundi grew its stake in Keysight Technologies by 12.1% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 2,224,264 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $628,065,000 after acquiring an additional 240,167 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new stake in Keysight Technologies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $435,542,000. 84.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Keysight Technologies Company Profile
Keysight Technologies, Inc is a technology company that provides electronic design and test solutions for engineers, manufacturers and service providers. Its products and services help customers design, validate, manufacture and optimize electronic and communications systems across the product life cycle.
The company offers electronic measurement instruments, software and related services for applications including radio-frequency and microwave testing, wireless communications, high-speed digital systems, semiconductor development and power electronics.
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