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 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $758 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $748.59 million. Keysight Technologies had a net margin of 11.61% and a return on equity of 22.62%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.61 EPS. View Keysight Technologies' Earnings History.

Keysight Technologies is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August, 30th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Keysight Technologies.

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

10 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Keysight Technologies' stock. Their forecasts range from $38.00 to $53.00. On average, they expect Keysight Technologies' share price to reach $46.33 in the next twelve months. 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 in the month of July. As of July 14th, there was short interest totalling 3,425,606 shares, an increase of 72.6% from the June 30th total of 1,985,115 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,208,175 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.8 days. Currently, 1.9% of the company's stock are sold short.

Some companies that are related to Keysight Technologies include Mettler-Toledo International (MTD), Cognex Corporation (CGNX), MKS Instruments (MKSI), Renishaw plc (RSW), ESCO Technologies (ESE), Badger Meter (BMI), Chart Industries (GTLS), Rudolph Technologies (RTEC), Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), Vishay Precision Group (VPG), Allied Motion Technologies (AMOT), EXFO (EXFO), 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
• Satish Dhanasekaran, President - Communications Solutions Group
• Jay Alexander, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
• Stephen Williams, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
• Ingrid A. Estrada, Senior Vice President - Human Resources
• 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.23%), BlackRock Inc. (8.20%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.99%), FMR LLC (3.96%), American Century Companies Inc. (2.97%) and State Street Corp (2.73%). Company insiders that own Keysight Technologies stock include Charles J Dockendorff, Ingrid A Estrada, Jay Alexander, Michael Gasparian, Neil Dougherty, Ronald S Nersesian 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 Bank of New York Mellon Corp, FMR LLC, American Century Companies Inc., Thrivent Financial For Lutherans, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Janus Henderson Group PLC, AHL Partners LLP and State of Tennessee Treasury Department. Company insiders that have sold Keysight Technologies stock in the last year include Ingrid A Estrada, Jay Alexander, Michael Gasparian, Ronald S Nersesian and Soon Chai Gooi. View Insider Buying and Selling for Keysight Technologies.

Keysight Technologies' stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ameriprise Financial Inc., Marshall Wace North America L.P., Eagle Asset Management Inc., BlackRock Inc., Scout Investments Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc. and Wells Fargo & Company MN. 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 $40.83.