Cwm LLC Raises Position in Keysight Technologies Inc. $KEYS

Key Points

• Cwm LLC has increased its holdings in Keysight Technologies by 100.0%, owning 13,153 shares worth approximately $2.15 million after purchasing an additional 6,578 shares in Q2.
• Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy" for Keysight Technologies, with an average price target of $187.38.
• Keysight Technologies reported earnings of $1.72 per share for the last quarter, exceeding expectations and indicating a yearly revenue growth of 11.1%.

Cwm LLC grew its holdings in shares of Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS - Free Report) by 100.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 13,153 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock after purchasing an additional 6,578 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC's holdings in Keysight Technologies were worth $2,155,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Accent Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Keysight Technologies in the 1st quarter worth $28,000. Manchester Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Keysight Technologies by 85.0% in the 1st quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 235 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new position in shares of Keysight Technologies in the 1st quarter worth $36,000. Private Trust Co. NA raised its position in shares of Keysight Technologies by 39.9% in the 1st quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 263 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 75 shares during the period. Finally, WPG Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Keysight Technologies in the 1st quarter worth $39,000. 84.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

KEYS has been the subject of several recent research reports. Morgan Stanley reiterated an "equal weight" rating and issued a $180.00 price target on shares of Keysight Technologies in a report on Friday, October 10th. Bank of America increased their price target on Keysight Technologies from $175.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Keysight Technologies from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Keysight Technologies in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Barclays lowered their price target on Keysight Technologies from $200.00 to $195.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $187.38.

Insider Buying and Selling at Keysight Technologies

In related news, SVP Ingrid A. Estrada sold 2,000 shares of Keysight Technologies stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $173.98, for a total value of $347,960.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 106,590 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,544,528.20. This trade represents a 1.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 0.61% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Keysight Technologies Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of Keysight Technologies stock opened at $162.30 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $168.55 and a 200-day moving average of $159.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 3.59 and a quick ratio of 2.94. The company has a market capitalization of $27.89 billion, a PE ratio of 51.69, a P/E/G ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 1.18. Keysight Technologies Inc. has a 1-year low of $121.43 and a 1-year high of $186.20.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 19th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.67 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $1.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 billion. Keysight Technologies had a return on equity of 19.53% and a net margin of 10.36%.The company's revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.57 earnings per share. Keysight Technologies has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.790-1.85 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 7.090-7.090 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 6.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.

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