Keysight Technologies Company Profile (NYSE:KEYS)

Keysight Technologies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KEYS."

Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 6th. The company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $758 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $748.59 million. Keysight Technologies had a net margin of 11.61% and a return on equity of 22.62%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.61 earnings per share. View Keysight Technologies' Earnings History.

Keysight Technologies is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August, 15th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Keysight Technologies.

Keysight Technologies updated its third quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, June, 6th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.51-0.65 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.58. The company issued revenue guidance of $840-880 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $842.99 million.

9 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Keysight Technologies' shares. Their forecasts range from $38.00 to $53.00. On average, they expect Keysight Technologies' stock price to reach $45.88 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Keysight Technologies.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Keysight Technologies stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Keysight Technologies, Inc. is an Applied Technology company that provides electronic measurement solutions to the communications and electronics industries. It provides electronic measurement instruments and systems and related software, software design tools, and related services that are used in the design, development, manufacture, installation, deployment, and operation of electronics equipment. The Company provides start-up assistance, consulting, optimization and application support throughout the customer's product lifecycle. It also offers customization, consulting and optimization services throughout the customer's product lifecycle. Keysight Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. " (6/21/2017)
• 2. Jefferies Group LLC analysts commented, "Despite unexpected delays in US aero/defense spending, we are encouraged with KEYS' ability to still deliver an in line 1Q & initial 2Q guide. With the 1Q update out of the way, we think the stock grinds higher as focus pivots back to the XXIA deal prospects. Our analysis points to pro-forma EPS power of >$3/sh in FY19, which is not fully reflected in the stock, in our view. Reit. Buy / PT to $45 (from $42)." (2/17/2017)

Keysight Technologies saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 850,021 shares, an increase of 48.7% from the April 28th total of 571,802 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 581,224 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.5 days. Currently, 0.5% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Some companies that are related to Keysight Technologies include Cognex Corporation (CGNX), MKS Instruments (MKSI), Renishaw plc (RSW), ESCO Technologies (ESE), Badger Meter (BMI), Chart Industries (GTLS), Rudolph Technologies (RTEC), EXFO (EXFO), Allied Motion Technologies (AMOT), Vishay Precision Group (VPG), Perceptron (PRCP), Wireless Telecom Group (WTT), Image Sensing Systems (ISNS), BTU International (BTUI) and Cascade Microtech (CSCD).

Keysight Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:

• Paul N. Clark, Independent Chairman of the Board
• Ronald S. Nersesian, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
• Neil Dougherty, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President
• Jay Alexander, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
• Stephen Williams, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
• Ingrid A. Estrada, Senior Vice President - Human Resources
• Michael Gasparian, Senior Vice President, President - Communications Solutions Group
• Soon Chai Gooi, Senior Vice President, President - Industrial Solutions Group
• John Page, Senior Vice President, President - Services Solutions Group
• Mark Wallace, Senior Vice President - Worldwide Sales

Keysight Technologies' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.69%), BlackRock Inc. (8.48%), FMR LLC (4.82%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (4.27%), American Century Companies Inc. (3.56%) and Primecap Management Co. CA (3.23%). Company insiders that own Keysight Technologies stock include Charles J Dockendorff, Ingrid A Estrada, Michael Gasparian, Neil Dougherty and Soon Chai Gooi. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Keysight Technologies.

Keysight Technologies' stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Alliancebernstein L.P., Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Marshall Wace LLP, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Becker Capital Management Inc., Bank of America Corp DE and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Company insiders that have sold Keysight Technologies stock in the last year include Ingrid A Estrada and Michael Gasparian. View Insider Buying and Selling for Keysight Technologies.

Keysight Technologies' stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., MARSHALL WACE ASIA Ltd, Marshall Wace North America L.P., Wellington Management Group LLP, Vanguard Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Great West Life Assurance Co. Can and American Century Companies Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Keysight Technologies.

Shares of Keysight Technologies can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Keysight Technologies stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.28.