Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) Stock Now Rated “Moderate Buy” by Wall Street Analysts

Shares of Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the fourteen brokerages that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $401.42.

A number of brokerages recently commented on KEYS. Susquehanna lifted their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $425.00 to $440.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $452.00 to $487.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $390.00 to $405.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Keysight Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Keysight Technologies from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th.

Insider Activity at Keysight Technologies

In related news, CEO Satish Dhanasekaran sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $364.13, for a total transaction of $1,092,390.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 118,391 shares in the company, valued at $43,109,714.83. This represents a 2.47% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Ingrid Estrada sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $326.10, for a total value of $652,200.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 101,861 shares in the company, valued at approximately $33,216,872.10. The trade was a 1.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 12,200 shares of company stock worth $4,082,752 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Keysight Technologies

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Fiduciary Financial Advisors bought a new stake in Keysight Technologies during the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Keysight Technologies during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Hughes Financial Services LLC boosted its position in Keysight Technologies by 453.3% during the 3rd quarter. Hughes Financial Services LLC now owns 83 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 68 shares during the period. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its position in Keysight Technologies by 36.1% during the 1st quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 113 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, Livelsberger Financial Advisory purchased a new stake in Keysight Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.58% of the company’s stock.

Keysight Technologies Stock Up 2.0%

Shares of NYSE KEYS opened at $305.01 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $51.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.90, a PEG ratio of 0.74 and a beta of 1.19. Keysight Technologies has a one year low of $167.23 and a one year high of $389.93. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $340.45 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $316.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 2.02 and a quick ratio of 1.62.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) 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, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.48 by $0.59. Keysight Technologies had a net margin of 19.08% and a return on equity of 24.34%. The firm had revenue of $1.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.75 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.72 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 36.5% on a year-over-year basis. 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. As a group, analysts expect that Keysight Technologies will post 10.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Keysight Technologies News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Keysight Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Keysight introduced the XR3, a compact 1U rack-mount oscilloscope offering 14-bit performance for high-channel-density, synchronized test systems. The launch expands the company’s test-and-measurement offerings and was cited in coverage of the stock’s rise. Keysight launches 1U rack-mount 14-bit oscilloscope XR3
• Positive Sentiment: At Electronica 2026, Keysight is showcasing solutions designed to accelerate AI innovation. The focus could reinforce demand for its testing tools as AI-related hardware development expands. Keysight demonstrates AI solutions at Electronica 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Keysight named insider Jason Kary as its next finance chief, effective December 18, 2026, as part of a CFO succession. The announcement points to continuity, with no immediate financial or operational change indicated in the reports. Reuters: Keysight taps insider Jason Kary as finance chief
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary said KEYS shares look reasonable relative to projected future cash flow, offering a valuation perspective rather than a new company catalyst. Keysight stock looks reasonable relative to future cash flow

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies, Inc (NYSE: KEYS) provides electronic design and test solutions used to develop, validate, and optimize communications systems, electronic devices, and other technologies. Its customers include companies in the communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, energy, education, and government sectors.

The company’s product portfolio includes electronic test and measurement instruments, software, network test and visibility solutions, radio-frequency and microwave systems, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, wireless and wireline test platforms, and cybersecurity testing tools.