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Keysight Technologies Inc(KEYS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 13 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+5.64% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$377.7
10/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KEYS

10/12/2026: KEYS (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 13 days. Simulated Profits (5.64%). Updated daily EoD!

Keysight Technologies is a specialized provider of electronic test and measurement solutions essential for the communications, automotive, and semiconductor industries. The company has a leading position in hardware-based testing and is successfully transitioning toward a more profitable, software-centric subscription model. Key growth opportunities stem from secular trends like 5G/6G and vehicle electrification, which require complex validation. However, the company faces risks from cyclical R&D spending and intense competition. Keysight is best suited for growth investors looking for exposure to engineering-heavy markets, though it lacks dividend income. Investors should monitor the integration of recent acquisitions and global R&D spending trends for signs of sustained growth.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company benefits from long-term secular growth in digital transformation and connectivity.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on current industry cycles in semiconductors and industrial spending.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to high-growth tech multiples rather than traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitKeysight does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to volatile tech and industrial sectors results in moderate to high price risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is subject to fluctuations based on sector-specific demand and interest rate changes.
Valuation riskMediumShares often trade at premium multiples requiring sustained earnings growth.
Competition risk (Tech and Industrial peers)Medium / highContinuous innovation is required to maintain market share against agile competitors.
Business qualityStrongKeysight has built a durable, high-margin franchise in specialized testing equipment.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income stream for investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on effectively integrating acquisitions and delivering new software platforms.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 25.81%
Avg. Invested days 43
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
KEYS receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KEYS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+37.8%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 23.8%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+8.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.58%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KEYS's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.3B (23.8% of revenue). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is KEYS's strongest growth driver at +42.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+37.8%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+8.0%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 93.0% and approximately 99.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.58%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.80%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.57%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 5.65%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.06%
State Street Corp 4.86%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KEYS generates approximately $621 of gross profit, $176 of operating income, and $238 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.69%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KEYS has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 65.16B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 51.79
1Y Target Price 418
Price to earnings Ratio 51.79
1Y Target Price 418
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 1.18
52 Weeks Range 160.51 - 389.93
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 160.51 - 389.93
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.39

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Communications SolutionsHardware and software for 5G, 6G, and aerospace testing.This is their core business, benefiting from the global race to upgrade telecom infrastructure.
Electronic Industrial SolutionsAutomotive, semiconductor, and energy/EV testing tools.This segment captures growth from the transition to electric vehicles and advanced electronics.
Geography (Americas, Europe, Asia)Global sales distribution across major tech hubs.The company has significant international exposure, making it sensitive to global supply chain and trade shifts.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Valuation

Trailing PE 51.79
Forward PE 22.42
Enterprise Value 60.30B
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.9
Enterprise Value 60.30B
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.9
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.47
Shares Outstanding 170.24M
Shares Floating 169.11M
Shares Outstanding 170.24M
Shares Floating 169.11M
Percent Insiders 0.58
Percent Institutions 92.97

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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