Keysight stock jumps on record Q3 results and raised outlook
Published on 08/22/2026 at 09:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Keysight Technologies Inc. (US49338L1035) is trading off a record fiscal third quarter, with revenue of $1.85 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.07 in the August 21, 2026 update.
The same report said orders rose 56% to $2.09 billion, while the company lifted fiscal 2026 guidance and tied the step-up to stronger demand in AI infrastructure and advanced communications testing.
Record quarter details
Revenue increased 36% year over year from the prior period, and net income reached $531 million in the quarter. Operating margin improved to 33.2%, up 820 basis points from a year earlier, which shows how much the mix and scale improved in the latest run.
Cash flow also strengthened, with operating cash flow at $437 million and free cash flow at $403 million. Those figures matter because they show the quarter was not only bigger, but also more efficient.
What the outlook says
The fourth quarter outlook points to revenue of $1.93 billion to $1.95 billion and EPS of $3.34 to $3.40. At the midpoint, that implies fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 32% and EPS growth of 60%.
MarketBeat data showed Keysight opened at $315.06 on August 21, 2026, with a market capitalization of $53.84 billion and a 12 month range of $157.73 to $374.96. The shares also carried a consensus target price of $392.83.
AI test gear
Keysight's portfolio spans electronic design and test equipment used across communications, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure. That mix is what gives the company leverage when orders and margins both move higher in the same quarter.
Shares and valuation
Keysight stock was last quoted at $315.06 on August 21, 2026, with a market value of $53.84 billion.
Fact box
Company: Keysight Technologies Inc.
ISIN: US49338L1035
Ticker: KEYS
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 21, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET): $315.06 USD
Market cap: $53.84 billion (as of August 21, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Index membership: S&P 500
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Keysight Technologies makes electronic design and test solutions for wireless, data center, semiconductor, and network customers.
