Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) Stock Price Down 8.4% – Here’s Why

Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS)’s stock price fell 8.4% during mid-day trading on Thursday. The company traded as low as $329.47 and last traded at $327.6990. Approximately 244,470 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 82% from the average session volume of 1,394,709 shares. The stock had previously closed at $357.62.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have commented on KEYS. Truist Financial boosted their target price on Keysight Technologies from $376.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report 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. Susquehanna lifted their price target on Keysight Technologies from $425.00 to $440.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $385.00 to $410.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $390.00 to $405.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. One equities 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $401.42.

Keysight Technologies Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $343.76 and a 200 day moving average of $336.49. The company has a market capitalization of $57.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 46.21, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.17.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $3.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 company had revenue of $1.85 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.75 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.72 earnings per share. The firm’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. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 10.33 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Ingrid Estrada sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction 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 directly owned 101,861 shares in the company, valued at $33,216,872.10. This trade represents a 1.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CFO Neil Dougherty sold 2,000 shares of Keysight Technologies stock in a transaction on Monday, September 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $340.79, for a total value of $681,580.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 123,390 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $42,050,078.10. The trade was a 1.60% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 12,200 shares of company stock worth $4,082,752. Insiders own 0.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Keysight Technologies

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in KEYS. Fiduciary Financial Advisors purchased a new position in shares of Keysight Technologies in the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Keysight Technologies during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Compass Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Keysight Technologies during the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Virtus Advisers LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Keysight Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Markowski Investments purchased a new stake in shares of Keysight Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth $38,000. 84.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies, Inc is a technology company that provides electronic design and test solutions for communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, energy, and other industries. Its products and services help engineers design, validate, manufacture, and optimize electronic systems and communications networks.

The company offers test and measurement instruments, software, network test and visibility solutions, simulation and modeling tools, cybersecurity testing capabilities, and related technical services.