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Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$342.28 +7.28 (+2.17%)
As of 09/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Keysight Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
12

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Keysight Technologies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KEYS.

Consensus Price Target

$392.83
14.77% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Keysight Technologies, the average price target is $392.83. The highest price target for KEYS is $440.00, while the lowest price target for KEYS is $220.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.77% from the current price of $342.28.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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KEYS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/22/25 to 9/22/26
1 Month Ago
8/23/25 to 8/23/26
3 Months Ago
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
1 Year Ago
9/22/24 to 9/22/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$392.83$392.83$371.92$187.38
Forecasted Upside14.77% Upside24.33% Upside6.04% Upside5.40% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

KEYS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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KEYS Price Targets by Month

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Keysight Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKeysight TechnologiesTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.93
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.77% Upside768.01% Upside17.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/20/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
8/19/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Meta Marshall
Meta Marshall
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $425.00+33.22%
8/19/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$420.00 ➝ $440.00+34.72%
8/19/2026Boost TargetHold$376.00 ➝ $400.00+22.47%
8/19/2026Boost TargetPositive$425.00 ➝ $440.00+28.90%
8/19/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/19/2026Boost TargetOverweight$390.00 ➝ $405.00+18.65%
8/19/2026Boost TargetOverweight$387.00 ➝ $429.00+25.68%
8/19/2026Boost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $425.00+32.48%
8/19/2026Boost TargetOutperform$385.00 ➝ $410.00+20.11%
5/20/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
4/29/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/24/2026 UpgradeNeutralBuy$340.00+11.76%
12/10/2025Boost TargetHold$195.00 ➝ $220.00+3.44%
11/20/2024 Boost TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $180.00+18.30%

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Should I Buy Keysight Technologies Stock? KEYS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Keysight Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Keysight Technologies
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Keysight Technologies, Inc.:

  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. is currently trading at $335.62, a price that reflects strong recent momentum and a significant recovery from its 52-week low of $158.79, indicating that the market is increasingly valuing the company's ability to capitalize on emerging technology trends.
  • The company reported a substantial earnings beat in its most recent quarter, delivering $3.07 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $2.48, which demonstrates a strong capacity to generate profit and exceed investor expectations during a period of high demand.
  • Revenue growth has accelerated significantly, with the most recent quarter showing a 36.5% year-over-year increase to $1.85 billion, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence data-center buildouts and high-speed digital systems testing.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average price target of $392.83, suggesting that the current stock price still offers approximately 17% upside potential as institutions like Nykredit A S and Corient Private Wealth LP continue to increase their holdings.
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. is strategically positioned for future growth by joining the Verizon 6G Innovation Forum and expanding its electronic design automation software access for European chip startups, securing a leading role in next-generation wireless and semiconductor development.

Keysight Technologies
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Keysight Technologies, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company carries a high price-to-earnings ratio of 46.10, which is significantly above broader market benchmarks, meaning investors are paying a premium for growth that may not be sustained if demand for AI infrastructure slows down.
  • Insider selling has been consistent, with the CEO and several senior vice presidents selling thousands of shares in recent months, such as the CEO's sale of 507 shares in June and SVP Ingrid Estrada's sale of 2,000 shares in September, which can signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company's operations.
  • Despite strong order growth, the company faces supply constraints that could limit near-term revenue conversion, creating a risk that the high demand for AI and defense products cannot be fully met, potentially capping short-term earnings potential.
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock is more volatile than the overall market, which could lead to sharper price declines during periods of broader economic uncertainty or market corrections.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28 and the need to invest heavily in R&D for 6G and AI infrastructure may pressure free cash flow, especially if the high growth rate in revenue begins to decelerate in the coming quarters.

KEYS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Keysight Technologies is $392.83, with a high forecast of $440.00 and a low forecast of $220.00.

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Keysight Technologies in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KEYS shares.

According to analysts, Keysight Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 14.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Keysight Technologies's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Keysight Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Keysight Technologies more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Keysight Technologies is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KEYS compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Keysight Technologies analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/20/2026.
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