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Keysight Technologies In (KEYS) Earnings Exceed Q4 Estimates: A Positive Outlook for 2025

By November 20, 2024 No Comments
  • Keysight’s forecast for first fiscal quarter 2025 adjusted EPS is between $1.65 and $1.71, above the estimate of $1.57.
  • Fourth quarter adjusted EPS was $1.65, a decrease from $1.99 the previous year, yet above estimates of $1.57.
  • Revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.29 billion, which is a 1.8% decline year-over-year but surpassed the estimate of $1.26 billion.
  • Communications Solutions revenue grew by 0.3% year-over-year to $894 million, beating the estimate of $883.1 million.
  • Electronic Industrial Solutions revenue fell by 6.4% year-over-year to $393 million, yet exceeded the estimate of $376.6 million.
  • Total orders for the quarter reached $1.35 billion, marking a 1.4% increase year-over-year, topping the estimate of $1.31 billion.
  • The gross margin for Communications Solutions was 67%, slightly below last year’s 68% and the estimate of 67.6%.
  • Electronic Industrial Solutions had a gross margin of 58%, down from 61% last year and aligning closely with the estimate of 58.2%.
  • For the first fiscal quarter of 2025, Keysight projects revenue between $1.265 billion and $1.285 billion.
  • Analyst recommendations include 9 buys, 3 holds, and 1 sell for Keysight.

Keysight Technologies In on Smartkarma

Analysts at Baptista Research on Smartkarma have provided insightful coverage on Keysight Technologies Inc. according to their research reports. In one report titled “Keysight Technologies Inc.: Expansion into Quantum Computing and AI Networks & Other Major Drivers,” the analysts highlighted the company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2024. Keysight Technologies exceeded its expectations with a revenue of $1.2 billion, earnings per share of $1.57, and orders amounting to $1.25 billion, showing steady growth in line with previous figures.

In another report by Baptista Research titled “Keysight Technologies: Investments in Emerging Technologies and Expansion through Acquisitions! – Major Drivers,” the analysts discussed the company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings. Keysight Technologies reported solid revenue of $1.2 billion, surpassing guidance, with earnings per share of $1.41. The company’s orders worth $1.2 billion remained consistent with the previous quarter, reflecting stability and growth across various end markets despite challenges in customer spending.


A look at Keysight Technologies In Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend1
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Keysight Technologies In, an electronic measurement services provider, is positioned for solid long-term growth based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong Growth score of 4 and Momentum score of 4, the company demonstrates positive momentum and potential for expansion in the future. This indicates a promising outlook for Keysight Technologies In in terms of its ability to grow and adapt in the evolving market.

However, the company may face challenges in terms of its Dividend score of 1, suggesting lower returns for investors seeking income. Despite this, Keysight Technologies In shows resilience with a score of 3, showcasing its ability to withstand market pressures and maintain stability. Overall, the Smart Scores reflect a mixed but generally optimistic outlook for Keysight Technologies In, highlighting its potential for growth and resilience in the long run.


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