Keysight Technologies Inc. $KEYS Shares Newly Acquired by JSF Financial LLC

JSF Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 4,495 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,636,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Keysight Technologies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $7,030,806,000. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Keysight Technologies by 3.4% in the 2nd 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 purchasing an additional 273,042 shares in the last quarter. Amundi raised its position in shares of Keysight Technologies by 12.1% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 2,224,264 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $628,065,000 after purchasing an additional 240,167 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its stake in shares of Keysight Technologies by 4.7% during the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 2,005,409 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $581,248,000 after buying an additional 90,263 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in shares of Keysight Technologies during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $464,017,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.58% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on KEYS. Truist Financial raised their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $376.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $390.00 to $405.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Keysight Technologies from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Keysight Technologies from $452.00 to $487.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Keysight Technologies from $420.00 to $440.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $401.42.

Key Stories Impacting Keysight Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Keysight won a contract from Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTL) to provide satellite-network testing solutions. The work supports validation of 5G New Radio non-terrestrial networks (NR-NTN), potentially strengthening Keysight’s position in the expanding satellite-connectivity testing market. Keysight wins KTL contract for satellite network test solutions
• Positive Sentiment: The KTL collaboration is intended to advance NR-NTN validation and satellite connectivity, providing a commercial reference for Keysight’s wireless testing portfolio. Keysight and KTL Advance NR-NTN Validation for Satellite Connectivity
• Positive Sentiment: Keysight launched a 16-channel interconnect testing system designed for data-center connectivity. The system supports 1.6T technologies, doubles testing capacity and can reduce test times to minutes, improving its appeal to high-speed computing and AI infrastructure customers. Can Keysight’s New Testing Solution Advance Data Center Connectivity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted Keysight as a long-term growth stock, supported by demand for testing equipment in data centers, communications and emerging technologies; however, the article is not a new earnings or guidance announcement. Why Keysight is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparison with Nikon discussed valuation, profitability, risk, analyst views and ownership, but did not identify a material new development for Keysight. Reviewing Keysight Technologies and Nikon
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Keysight from “strong buy” to “hold.” The change likely weighed on the stock by raising concerns about valuation or limited near-term upside, particularly with shares trading well above their longer-term moving averages. Zacks Research ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Reports noted a broad, heavy decline in Keysight’s stock during the session. The market reaction indicates that the downgrade and profit-taking overshadowed the positive satellite and data-center announcements in the short term. Keysight Technologies Drops in One Session

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Satish Dhanasekaran sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 30th. The shares were 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 owned 118,391 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $43,109,714.83. This represents a 2.47% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Neil Dougherty sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 21st. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $42,050,078.10. This represents a 1.60% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 12,200 shares of company stock worth $4,082,752. Corporate insiders own 0.40% of the company’s stock.

Keysight Technologies Stock Performance

Keysight Technologies stock opened at $311.24 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $52.98 billion, a PE ratio of 42.75, a P/E/G ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 1.17. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $342.35 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $338.55. 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 Inc. has a 12 month low of $164.53 and a 12 month high of $389.93.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) last released its earnings results 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. The firm had revenue of $1.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.75 billion. Keysight Technologies had a net margin of 19.08% and a return on equity of 24.34%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 36.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.72 earnings per share. 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. Research analysts expect that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 10.33 earnings per share for the current year.

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.