Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) trades at $360.65, up 108.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $158.79 to $374.96; the price is 3.8% below that high. It sits 20.2% above its 200-day average of $300.07, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 35.4% annualized, which we rate high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 48.9.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Keysight Technologies (KEYS) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/keys
Where it trades today
trading 93% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- KEYS trades at 48.9x earnings, well above the technology average of 28.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 35.4%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- KEYS is in a bullish short-term regime and only 3.8% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- KEYS is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in KEYS.
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for KEYS come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for KEYS. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What Keysight Technologies does
Keysight Technologies, Inc. provides electronic design and test solutions worldwide. The company operates through Communications Solutions Group and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group segments. It offers electronic design and test software, instrumentation, systems, and related services used in the design, simulation, validation, manufacturing, installation, and optimization of communication systems in wireless, data center ecosystem, enterprise, and aerospace, defense, and government end markets. The company also develops and deploys communications products and services; and operates communications networks. In addition, it provides electronic design, test and simulation software,…
Employees
16,600
Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, United States
What analysts expect
KEYS carries a buy consensus from 12 analysts, with an average price target of $415.08 versus $360.65 today (+15.1%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
KEYS generated $6.58B in trailing revenue (36.5% year over year), with a 19.1% net margin, and $1.87B of free cash flow, against $161.00M of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.38B | $3.34B | $876.00M | $850.00M | $4.91 | $1.28B |
| 2024 | $4.98B | $3.13B | $833.00M | $614.00M | $3.53 | $898.00M |
| 2023 | $5.46B | $3.53B | $1.36B | $1.06B | $5.95 | $1.21B |
| 2022 | $5.42B | $3.45B | $1.33B | $1.12B | $6.23 | $959.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
KEYS beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In an uptrend, pressing toward $365.21 resistance.
uptrend- Price is 8.9% above its 50-day average and 20.2% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 65 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $365.21 (+1.3%), the nearest floor $328.25 (-9.0%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is KEYS a good buy right now?
Keysight Technologies trades at 48.9x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 35.4% volatility.
Does KEYS pay dividends?
Keysight Technologies does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is KEYS?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 35.4% and beta of 1.21, KEYS is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for KEYS?
The average analyst price target for Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is $415.08 based on 12 analyst estimates, about 15.1% above the current price of $360.65. The published range runs from $350.00 to $452.00.
How much revenue does KEYS generate?
Keysight Technologies reported $6.58B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 36.5% year over year. Net margin sits at 19.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare KEYS with anything
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