Brokerages Set Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) Price Target at $214.82

Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twelve analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and eight have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $214.8182.

Several research analysts recently weighed in on KEYS shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Keysight Technologies in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Wall Street Zen raised Keysight Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $190.00 to $225.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $200.00 to $207.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $195.00 to $232.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Kailash Narayanan sold 3,201 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $196.42, for a total value of $628,740.42. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 43,917 shares in the company, valued at $8,626,177.14. This trade represents a 6.79% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Satish Dhanasekaran sold 12,528 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $196.42, for a total transaction of $2,460,749.76. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 132,361 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,998,347.62. This represents a 8.65% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 59,807 shares of company stock valued at $11,730,353. Insiders own 0.61% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Keysight Technologies

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. True Wealth Design LLC increased its position in shares of Keysight Technologies by 358.3% in the 2nd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 165 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 129 shares in the last quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC grew its stake in Keysight Technologies by 155.2% in the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 171 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 104 shares during the period. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new position in Keysight Technologies in the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Optiver Holding B.V. bought a new stake in shares of Keysight Technologies in the third quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Zions Bancorporation National Association UT acquired a new stake in shares of Keysight Technologies during the first quarter worth about $36,000. 84.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Keysight Technologies Stock Performance

Keysight Technologies stock opened at $210.54 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $179.75 and a 200 day simple moving average of $170.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $36.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.06, a P/E/G ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 1.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Keysight Technologies has a 12-month low of $121.43 and a 12-month high of $212.93.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 24th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.83 by $0.08. Keysight Technologies had a net margin of 15.71% and a return on equity of 19.30%. The firm had revenue of $1.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.39 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.65 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 10.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Keysight Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.950-2.010 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Keysight Technologies will post 6.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Keysight Technologies announced that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Monday, November 24th that authorizes the company to repurchase $1.50 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the scientific and technical instruments company to buy up to 4.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Keysight Technologies Company Profile

Keysight Technologies, Inc provides electronic design and test solutions to commercial communications, networking, aerospace, defense and government, automotive, energy, semiconductor, electronic, and education industries in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates in two segments, Communications Solutions Group and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group.