Keysight Technologies Inc. $KEYS Stock Position Increased by Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.

Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) by 36.7% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 25,937 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,960 shares during the period. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.’s holdings in Keysight Technologies were worth $9,442,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in KEYS. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Keysight Technologies by 0.8% during the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 41,034 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $14,938,000 after purchasing an additional 338 shares in the last quarter. Integrated Advisors Network LLC grew its position in Keysight Technologies by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Integrated Advisors Network LLC now owns 2,215 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $806,000 after buying an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. grew its position in Keysight Technologies by 61.3% in the 3rd quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 422,846 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $153,933,000 after buying an additional 160,750 shares in the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in Keysight Technologies by 384.7% during the 3rd quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 7,169 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $2,452,000 after buying an additional 5,690 shares during the period. Finally, Blue Jean Financial LLC acquired a new position in Keysight Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at about $5,285,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.58% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Keysight Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting Keysight Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Keysight won a contract from Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTL) to provide satellite-network testing solutions. The work supports validation of 5G New Radio non-terrestrial networks (NR-NTN), potentially strengthening Keysight’s position in the expanding satellite-connectivity testing market. Keysight wins KTL contract for satellite network test solutions
• Positive Sentiment: The KTL collaboration is intended to advance NR-NTN validation and satellite connectivity, providing a commercial reference for Keysight’s wireless testing portfolio. Keysight and KTL Advance NR-NTN Validation for Satellite Connectivity
• Positive Sentiment: Keysight launched a 16-channel interconnect testing system designed for data-center connectivity. The system supports 1.6T technologies, doubles testing capacity and can reduce test times to minutes, improving its appeal to high-speed computing and AI infrastructure customers. Can Keysight’s New Testing Solution Advance Data Center Connectivity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighted Keysight as a long-term growth stock, supported by demand for testing equipment in data centers, communications and emerging technologies; however, the article is not a new earnings or guidance announcement. Why Keysight is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparison with Nikon discussed valuation, profitability, risk, analyst views and ownership, but did not identify a material new development for Keysight. Reviewing Keysight Technologies and Nikon
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Keysight from “strong buy” to “hold.” The change likely weighed on the stock by raising concerns about valuation or limited near-term upside, particularly with shares trading well above their longer-term moving averages. Zacks Research ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Reports noted a broad, heavy decline in Keysight’s stock during the session. The market reaction indicates that the downgrade and profit-taking overshadowed the positive satellite and data-center announcements in the short term. Keysight Technologies Drops in One Session

Keysight Technologies Stock Performance

NYSE:KEYS opened at $311.24 on Friday. Keysight Technologies Inc. has a twelve month low of $164.53 and a twelve month high of $389.93. The company has a current ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The company has a 50-day moving average of $342.35 and a 200-day moving average of $338.55. The firm has a market cap of $52.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 1.17.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 18th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $3.07 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.48 by $0.59. Keysight Technologies had a net margin of 19.08% and a return on equity of 24.34%. The business had revenue of $1.85 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.75 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.72 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 36.5% on a year-over-year basis. Keysight Technologies has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 3.340-3.400 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 11.460-11.460 EPS. Analysts forecast that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 10.33 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have commented on KEYS. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Keysight Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Keysight Technologies from $400.00 to $425.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of Keysight Technologies from $425.00 to $440.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Keysight Technologies from $400.00 to $425.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their target price on Keysight Technologies from $385.00 to $410.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $401.42.

Insider Transactions at Keysight Technologies

In other news, Director Jean Mcclung Nye sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $319.22, for a total transaction of $957,660.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 35,752 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,412,753.44. This trade represents a 7.74% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, VP Lisa M. Poole sold 200 shares of Keysight Technologies stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.01, for a total value of $69,602.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 6,134 shares in the company, valued at $2,134,693.34. The trade was a 3.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 12,200 shares of company stock valued at $4,082,752 in the last 90 days. 0.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Keysight Technologies Profile

Keysight Technologies, Inc (NYSE: KEYS) provides electronic design and test solutions used to develop, validate, and optimize communications systems, electronic devices, and other technologies. Its customers include companies in the communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, energy, education, and government sectors.

The company’s product portfolio includes electronic test and measurement instruments, software, network test and visibility solutions, radio-frequency and microwave systems, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, wireless and wireline test platforms, and cybersecurity testing tools.