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KEYS·Keysight Technologies, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$324.04
Open
$320.42
Market Cap
55.04B
52W High
$374.96
Low
$318.10
P. Close
$322.02
P/E
52.22
52W Low
$152.85
Fwd P/E
27.16
DailyIQ Est.
$400.32
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
78
BULLISH
Keysight’s most recent announcement is the launch of the APS‑ONE‑400 modular network cybersecurity test platform and the Eggplant Find AI tool, expanding its AI‑driven software portfolio. This development strengthens the company’s role in validating complex digital and data‑center infrastructure, reinforcing the software‑growth narrative that has been driving the stock. Over the next 1–10 trading days, the market will likely focus on how quickly customers adopt these high‑performance tools and whether the company can translate that into revenue growth. The earlier 4x100GE platform launch, unveiled 14 hours ago, provides context for the company’s ongoing push into high‑speed network security, suggesting a sustained product pipeline. Together, the two launches signal a broader shift toward AI‑enabled testing solutions that could capture demand from telecom and enterprise customers. However, Bell Global Equities’ recent divestiture of its KEYS stake, citing underperformance versus the MSCI World ex‑Australia benchmark, raises concerns about valuation and institutional confidence. This could lead to a reassessment of KEYS’ multiples if other funds follow suit, potentially creating volatility in the near term. Traders should monitor the company’s guidance on AI‑related revenue and any updates on product adoption metrics to gauge whether the new platforms are meeting expectations. Additionally, watch for changes in institutional ownership and any subsequent impact on valuation multiples that could influence the stock’s short‑term trajectory.
Earnings Summary
Keysight Technologies, a global provider of advanced electronic design and test solutions, serves diverse industries through its Communications Solutions Group and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group, offering sophisticated software, instrumentation, and services that span the entire lifecycle of electronic systems. Operating in the scientific and technical instruments sector, the company supports wireless, data center, aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and semiconductor markets, positioning it as a critical partner for electronic equipment development. In the most recent quarters, Keysight delivered EPS of $2.17 in Q1 2026 and $2.87 in Q2 2026, both surpassing analyst expectations of $1.9954 and $2.3674 respectively, while revenue rose from $1.60 billion to $1.717 billion, beating the $1.540 billion estimate in Q1 2026 but falling slightly short of the $1.740 billion forecast in Q2 2026; the company’s earnings trajectory has accelerated, with EPS growth of 27 % YoY in Q1 2026 and 67 % in Q2 2026, and revenue gains of 22 % and 27 % respectively, underscoring a consistent pattern of earnings beats even when revenue sometimes lags guidance. Historically, Keysight has maintained a steady upward trend in both revenue and EPS, with the last four quarters showing a 31 % share‑price gain and a 127 % total shareholder return, while analysts have noted that the firm’s diversified portfolio buffers against sector cyclicality; the company has repeatedly outperformed estimates, particularly in EPS, and has demonstrated resilience in its revenue mix. Recent news highlights the company’s AI‑centered initiatives, including a partnership with Siemens for automated testing and the acquisition of VPIphotonics, which broaden its photonics and AI testing capabilities; these developments have prompted a 2.5 % upward revision of next‑quarter guidance and suggest that higher‑margin revenue from silicon photonics and AI‑enabled testing could materialize in the next earnings cycle, though integration timelines remain uncertain. Investors should watch for the upcoming earnings release to gauge AI and photonics revenue traction, monitor the progress of the VPIphotonics integration, and assess any shifts in the revenue mix that may signal a pivot toward higher‑margin segments, as these factors will be key to understanding the company’s near‑term performance.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.46$1.86$2.26$2.66$3.05Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$2.00 - -
Q2'26$2.37$2.87+21.2%
Q1'26$2.00$2.17+8.8%
Q3'25$1.83$1.91+4.2%
Q2'25$1.67$1.72+2.9%
Q1'25$1.65$1.70+3.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.2B$1.4B$1.5B$1.7B$1.8BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$1.5B - -
Q2'26$1.7B$1.7B-1.3%
Q1'26$1.5B$1.6B+3.9%
Q3'25 - $1.4B -
Q2'25 - $1.4B -
Q1'25 - $1.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

KEYS Stock Snapshot

KEYS is currently trading at $322.05, giving Keysight Technologies, Inc. a market cap of 55.04B and a P/E ratio of 52.2. Today's range spans $318.10–$324.04, with shares opening at $320.42 and moving up $0.03 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 50/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 78/100.

Over the past year KEYS has traded between $152.85 and $374.96 - the current price is +110.7% off the 52-week low and -14.1% from the high. 22 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $383.08 (range $250.00–$426.00), implying upside of +19.0%.

It's a pause for KEYS: technical score 50/100 (HOLD), sentiment bullish (78/100), price $322.05 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 52.2) At 55.04B in Technology market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $152.85–$374.96. The consolidation is the story for now.

The 52-week range of $152.85–$374.96 for KEYS provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to — and at $322.05 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 50/100 and bullish news backdrop (78/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.