Keysight Technologies Inc. $KEYS Shares Newly Bought by Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group LLC

Parr Mcknight Wealth Management Group LLC acquired a new stake in Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund acquired 8,221 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,993,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Keysight Technologies during the second quarter worth about $7,030,806,000. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of Keysight Technologies by 3.4% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 8,270,708 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $2,895,327,000 after purchasing an additional 273,042 shares during the period. Amundi grew its stake in shares of Keysight Technologies by 12.1% during the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 2,224,264 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $628,065,000 after purchasing an additional 240,167 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its stake in shares of Keysight Technologies by 4.7% during the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 2,005,409 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $581,248,000 after purchasing an additional 90,263 shares during the period. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in shares of Keysight Technologies by 1.3% during the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,550,122 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $437,708,000 after purchasing an additional 20,325 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.58% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, VP Lisa M. Poole sold 200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $348.01, for a total transaction of $69,602.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 6,134 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,134,693.34. The trade was a 3.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Ingrid A. Estrada sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $326.10, for a total value of $652,200.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 101,861 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $33,216,872.10. The trade was a 1.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 12,200 shares of company stock valued at $4,082,752. 0.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Keysight Technologies Trading Up 2.0%

Shares of Keysight Technologies stock opened at $305.01 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $51.92 billion, a PE ratio of 41.90, a P/E/G ratio of 0.74 and a beta of 1.19. Keysight Technologies Inc. has a twelve month low of $167.23 and a twelve month high of $389.93. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $340.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $316.27. The company has a current ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 18th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $3.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.48 by $0.59. Keysight Technologies had a return on equity of 24.34% and a net margin of 19.08%. The company had revenue of $1.85 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.75 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.72 EPS. Keysight Technologies’s revenue was up 36.5% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 10.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Keysight Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Keysight introduced the XR3, a compact 1U rack-mount oscilloscope offering 14-bit performance for high-channel-density, synchronized test systems. The launch expands the company’s test-and-measurement offerings and was cited in coverage of the stock’s rise. Keysight launches 1U rack-mount 14-bit oscilloscope XR3
• Positive Sentiment: At Electronica 2026, Keysight is showcasing solutions designed to accelerate AI innovation. The focus could reinforce demand for its testing tools as AI-related hardware development expands. Keysight demonstrates AI solutions at Electronica 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Keysight named insider Jason Kary as its next finance chief, effective December 18, 2026, as part of a CFO succession. The announcement points to continuity, with no immediate financial or operational change indicated in the reports. Reuters: Keysight taps insider Jason Kary as finance chief
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary said KEYS shares look reasonable relative to projected future cash flow, offering a valuation perspective rather than a new company catalyst. Keysight stock looks reasonable relative to future cash flow

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

KEYS has been the subject of several analyst reports. Robert W. Baird boosted their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $385.00 to $410.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Keysight Technologies from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $452.00 to $487.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Keysight Technologies from $420.00 to $440.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of Keysight Technologies from $425.00 to $440.00 and gave the company a “positive” 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 company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Keysight Technologies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $401.42.

Keysight Technologies Company 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.