Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) is a leading technology company providing electronic design and test solutions used worldwide in the communications, industrial, aerospace, defense, automotive and semiconductor industries. The company’s products include oscilloscopes, network analyzers, modular instruments, software for electronic design automation, and advanced test systems that support innovation from research to manufacturing. The company is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, and has a market capitalization of $35.2 billion.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large cap” stocks, and Keysight Technologies fits this bill perfectly. The company is a powerhouse in the electronic test and measurement space, providing the essential tools and expertise that underpin the rapid technological advances we see in many critical industries today.
The stock, which hit a 52-week high of $214.58 on Dec. 11, has fallen 4.5% since then. It has risen 19.1% over the past three months, outpacing the 5.2% return of the broader Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI).
Longer term, KEYS has gained 27.5% on a year-over-year basis, outpacing DOWI’s 13.1% gain. Additionally, the stock is up 19.9% over the past 52 weeks, compared to the DOWI’s 10.1% returns over that period.
The stock has primarily traded above the 200-day moving average since early June. It is also trading above the 50-day moving average since late November, indicating renewed momentum.
The stock has been rising lately due to a combination of strong financial performance and positive investor sentiment. For Q4 2025 (released Nov. 24), Keysight Technologies reported a 10% year-over-year increase in revenue, to $1.42 billion for the quarter ended Oct. 31. Non-GAAP EPS also increased significantly, reaching $1.91, up from $1.65 in the same period last year, contributing to positive investor sentiment. The stock rose 2.9% on November 24 and 10% on November 25.
By comparison, KEYS has outperformed rival Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY), with TDY returns of 9.1% year to date and 6.4% over the past year.