Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) CFO Sells $681,580.00 in Stock

Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) CFO Neil Dougherty sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $340.79, for a total transaction of $681,580.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 123,390 shares in the company, valued at approximately $42,050,078.10. The trade was a 1.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

Keysight Technologies Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of NYSE:KEYS opened at $362.70 on Friday. Keysight Technologies Inc. has a 52-week low of $158.79 and a 52-week high of $374.96. The company has a market capitalization of $61.75 billion, a PE ratio of 49.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a current ratio of 2.02. The company has a fifty day moving average of $329.82 and a 200-day moving average of $328.12.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) last released 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.75 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.72 EPS. Keysight Technologies’s revenue for the quarter 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. On average, equities analysts predict that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 10.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Keysight Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI-driven estimate revisions support the stock. Analysts see Keysight benefiting from rising demand for AI infrastructure, high-speed networking, and related testing equipment. The company is included among AI-led stocks with improving earnings estimates and additional near-term upside potential. Buy 3 AI-Led Stocks Amid Solid Estimate Revisions and Upside Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Communications Solutions Group momentum is improving. Keysight’s CSG segment is gaining traction from AI data-center buildouts, high-speed connectivity, and 6G development. This reinforces expectations that demand can extend beyond the company’s recent strong quarterly performance. Keysight’s CSG Gains Momentum: Can AI Infrastructure Drive Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: 6G and satellite-testing initiatives expand Keysight’s strategic opportunity. A collaboration with UC Berkeley will support over-the-air 6G research, while expanded NR-NTN validation coverage strengthens Keysight’s position in next-generation wireless and non-terrestrial-network testing. Keysight Enables UC Berkeley Research to Advance 6G Over-the-Air Testing
• Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals and analyst sentiment remain supportive. Keysight’s latest reported quarter exceeded revenue and EPS expectations, with revenue up 36.5% year over year. Several analysts have raised price targets, and the consensus rating remains “Moderate Buy,” although the valuation is elevated.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling provides a modest caution signal. CFO Neil Dougherty sold 2,000 shares for approximately $681,580, while VP Lisa Poole sold 200 shares for about $69,602. Both executives retained substantial holdings, so the transactions do not necessarily indicate deteriorating business prospects, but they may temper enthusiasm at a stock price near its high. Keysight Technologies CFO Neil Dougherty Sells 2,000 Shares

Institutional Trading of Keysight Technologies

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Keysight Technologies by 3.4% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 382,082 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $133,755,000 after purchasing an additional 12,508 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of Keysight Technologies by 3.4% during 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 buying an additional 273,042 shares during the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Keysight Technologies by 12.5% during the second quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 44,732 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $15,659,000 after acquiring an additional 4,975 shares in the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC increased its position in shares of Keysight Technologies by 0.7% during the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 58,004 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $20,305,000 after acquiring an additional 416 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Gemmer Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Keysight Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth about $232,000. 84.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Truist Financial upped their price objective on Keysight Technologies from $376.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price 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 boosted their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $400.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. 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. Finally, UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $420.00 to $440.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. One investment 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, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $392.83.

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.