Keysight Technologies, Inc.

NYSE:KEYS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$60.0b

Keysight Technologies Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Keysight Technologies's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -3%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 4.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.1% per year. Keysight Technologies's return on equity is 15.8%, and it has net margins of 17.3%.

Key information

-2.96%

Earnings growth rate

-1.39%

EPS growth rate

Electronic Industry Growth15.34%
Revenue growth rate2.15%
Return on equity15.81%
Net Margin17.28%
Next Earnings Update19 May 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

KEYS: Future Returns Will Depend On Sustained AI And Wireline Order Strength

Analysts have raised the Keysight Technologies fair value estimate by about $9, citing higher Street price targets and updated views that reflect slightly stronger revenue assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, steady margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Keysight Technologies has tilted more positive, with several large banks lifting price targets and revisiting their models after the latest fiscal Q1 report.

AI Test Demand And Defense Modernization Will Eventually Restrain This Overstretched Outlook

Catalysts About Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies provides test, measurement and software solutions that help customers design, validate and manufacture advanced electronic and communications systems. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

KEYS: Future Returns Will Rely On Durable AI And Wireline Order Momentum

The analyst price target for Keysight Technologies has moved modestly higher to reflect a fair value estimate of about $306. Analysts point to stronger order momentum across AI, wireline, and aerospace and defense, along with updated revenue and earnings models following recent Q1 results.

KEYS: Future Returns Will Depend On Durable AI And Wireline Order Strength

Analysts have raised the Keysight Technologies fair value estimate by about $3 to $301.54 as they factor in higher target P/E multiples, supported by recent research citing stronger orders, broadening demand beyond AI, and updated earnings frameworks following fiscal Q1 results. Analyst Commentary Street research on Keysight Technologies has shifted meaningfully, with a cluster of higher price targets and ratings changes following fiscal Q1.

KEYS: Future Returns Will Rely On Sustained AI And Wireline Order Momentum

Our Keysight Technologies fair value estimate has been raised from $226.46 to $298.62, as analysts lift price targets into the $268 to $340 range on stronger Q1 results, faster revenue growth tied to AI and wireline demand, and updated models that assume a higher future P/E multiple despite broadly similar margin and discount rate assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Keysight Technologies clusters around a more constructive stance on growth, execution, and where the shares might trade relative to earnings.

AI Data Center And 6G Tailwinds Will Support A Stronger Long Term Outlook

Catalysts About Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies provides electronic design, test and measurement solutions for communications, aerospace and defense, semiconductors, automotive and general electronics customers worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) The Architect of the Invisible: Mapping the 6G & AI Frontier

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has just delivered a performance that has left the market breathless, with the stock surging to $301.63 as of the February 24, 2026 close. This massive 23% single-day jump followed a Q1 2026 earnings report that didn't just beat estimates—it obliterated them.

KEYS: Future Returns Will Depend On AI Test And Wireline Momentum

Analysts have nudged our Keysight Technologies fair value estimate higher to $226.46 from $220.69, as they lift price targets on the back of stronger than expected fiscal Q1 results, accelerating AI related demand, rising wireline orders, and expectations for continued revenue momentum supported by secular growth drivers and increased A&D investment. Analyst Commentary Street research is broadly constructive on Keysight Technologies, with several firms lifting price targets after fiscal Q1 and tying their views to AI demand, wireline strength, and expectations for continued execution.

KEYS: Future Returns Will Rely On AI Demand And Wireless Cycle Stabilization

Narrative update on Keysight Technologies The analyst price target for Keysight Technologies has edged up to about $221, with analysts pointing to recent revenue and margin performance, upbeat EPS guidance, and signs of stabilization in wireless and defense demand as support for this modest adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Keysight Technologies has focused on earnings delivery, margin performance, and signs of demand stabilization, with several analysts adjusting their price targets in response.

KEYS: Future Returns Will Depend On AI Infrastructure And Cycle Stabilization

Analysts have nudged their Keysight Technologies fair value estimate slightly higher to about $220.00, citing refreshed targets that reflect stronger recent EPS and margin trends, improving wireless and defense demand, and growing optimism around artificial intelligence infrastructure and acquisition synergies. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Keysight Technologies clusters around a broadly constructive view on earnings power, margin resilience, and exposure to artificial intelligence infrastructure, with some caution on how much of this is already reflected in valuation and execution expectations.

KEYS: Future Returns Will Hinge On AI Inflection And Cycle Stabilization

Analysts have raised their price targets on Keysight Technologies toward the low US$200s, citing recent EPS outperformance, guidance that is above prior consensus, and expectations for improving trends in wireless, defense, and AI-driven test and design demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Keysight Technologies highlight a mix of optimism around growth drivers like artificial intelligence, wireless, and defense, alongside some caution on valuation and how much upside is already reflected in the share price.

KEYS: Future Returns Will Depend On AI Demand And Cycle Normalization

Analysts have nudged our Keysight Technologies fair value estimate higher, lifting the price target by about $4 to roughly $220. They point to stronger than expected margins, an emerging growth inflection supported by AI infrastructure demand, and signs that cyclical headwinds in wireless and defense are easing.

KEYS: Future Returns Will Depend On AI Inflection And End Market Recovery

Analysts have nudged our Keysight Technologies fair value estimate slightly higher to about $216 from roughly $213, reflecting improved confidence in double digit EPS growth, stabilizing wireless and defense demand, and a looming AI driven inflection that could support modest multiple expansion. Analyst Commentary Street research remains broadly constructive on Keysight, with recent actions highlighting a balanced mix of optimism around growth acceleration and caution on what is already embedded in the share price.

KEYS: Future Performance Will Rely On End Market Recovery And Recent Acquisitions

Narrative Update on Keysight Technologies Analysts have raised their price target for Keysight Technologies from approximately $190.46 to $213.38. This decision is based on stronger revenue growth, expanding profit margins, and an improving outlook for core end markets.

KEYS: Demand Acceleration and Recent Acquisitions Are Expected to Balance Risks Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for Keysight Technologies from $187.60 to $190.46. They cite stronger projected revenue growth and margin expansion, driven by accelerating demand in core markets and ongoing benefits from recent acquisitions.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Keysight Technologies makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:KEYS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Jan 265,6779811,4951,061
31 Oct 255,3758691,4121,007
31 Jul 255,2435441,383982
30 Apr 255,1087421,335958
31 Jan 255,0186111,376936
31 Oct 244,9796141,384919
31 Jul 245,0039131,350904
30 Apr 245,1688121,303893
31 Jan 245,3429691,312887
31 Oct 235,4641,0571,286882
31 Jul 235,5961,1301,297879
30 Apr 235,5901,1801,284870
31 Jan 235,5511,1551,258858
31 Oct 225,4201,1241,237841
31 Jul 225,2711,1071,208822
30 Apr 225,1411,0231,202823
31 Jan 225,0119511,201822
31 Oct 214,9418941,186811
31 Jul 214,8678291,172808
30 Apr 214,6327511,125770
31 Jan 214,3066361,061727
31 Oct 204,2216271,052715
31 Jul 204,1216051,037698
30 Apr 204,1975881,060697
31 Jan 204,3926701,100702
31 Oct 194,3036211,112688
31 Jul 194,2303121,090672
30 Apr 194,1472741,092658
31 Jan 194,0471851,073648
31 Oct 183,8781651,065624
31 Jul 183,7092411,049602
30 Apr 183,5371021,043580
31 Jan 183,300871,011538
31 Oct 173,189102932507
31 Jul 173,062232883464
30 Apr 172,945341811436
31 Jan 172,923380783425
31 Oct 162,918335818425
31 Jul 162,917520760423
30 Apr 162,867499745409
31 Jan 162,876507735397
31 Oct 152,856513743385
31 Jul 152,868337700373

Quality Earnings: KEYS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: KEYS's current net profit margins (17.3%) are higher than last year (12.2%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: KEYS's earnings have declined by 3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: KEYS's earnings growth over the past year (60.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (-3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: KEYS earnings growth over the past year (60.6%) exceeded the Electronic industry 13.9%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: KEYS's Return on Equity (15.8%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/01 05:12
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2026/01/31
Annual Earnings2025/10/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Keysight Technologies, Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Andrew Charles BealeArete Research Services LLP
Quinn FredricksonBaird
Robert MasonBaird