Keysight Technologies stock gains on strong fiscal Q3 2026 figures and upbeat guidance
Published on 09/19/2026 at 11:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Keysight Technologies stock (ISIN US49338L1035) is trading against a backdrop of strong fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue up 36 percent year over year to USD 1.846 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share rising 79 percent to USD 3.07 as of September 17, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance.
Fiscal Q3 2026 results drive Keysight stock narrative
According to a detailed note summarized by Ad-hoc-news on September 18, 2026, Keysight Technologies reported fiscal Q3 2026 net sales of about USD 1.85 billion, up from roughly USD 1.35 billion a year earlier, which represents an increase of about 36 percent and a clear beat versus the Zacks consensus estimate of USD 1.75 billion.
The same coverage citing Zacks data states that non-GAAP earnings per share for fiscal Q3 2026 reached USD 3.07, compared with approximately USD 1.72 in the prior-year quarter, marking a 79 percent year-over-year jump and underlining strong operating leverage in Keysight Technologies' business model, as highlighted by Ad-hoc-news on September 18, 2026.
Segment performance and outlook support investor focus
As reported by Ad-hoc-news based on Zacks data, Keysight Technologies' Communications Solutions Group generated roughly USD 1.35 billion in revenue in fiscal Q3 2026, up from about USD 940 million a year earlier, which equates to an increase of around USD 410 million or about 43.6 percent.
This growth in the Communications Solutions Group is linked to demand for design, emulation and test solutions in advanced semiconductors, next-generation wireless technologies and defense modernization, according to Yahoo Finance, which notes that investments in AI infrastructure and advanced packaging are strengthening Keysight Technologies' growth prospects in these markets.
Guidance for fiscal Q4 2026 points to continued growth
Looking ahead, Keysight Technologies has guided fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 revenue to a range of USD 1.93 billion to USD 1.95 billion, according to Zacks figures cited by Yahoo Finance on September 18, 2026, which implies growth of roughly USD 80 million to USD 100 million versus the approximately USD 1.85 billion revenue reported for fiscal Q3 2026.
The same guidance range is confirmed in Zacks-based commentary referenced by Ad-hoc-news, which states that Keysight Technologies expects non-GAAP EPS for fiscal Q4 2026 to be between USD 3.34 and USD 3.40, above the USD 3.07 recorded in fiscal Q3 2026 and pointing to further margin expansion.
Stock performance and market positioning
In terms of market positioning, Keysight Technologies is classified within the scientific and technical instruments industry, and its market capitalization stands at about USD 56.426 billion as of September 19, 2026, according to market data shown by Yahoo Finance.
The same market overview lists Keysight Technologies stock at a level of USD 331.44, with a daily move of 2.92 percent as part of a broader snapshot of the sector as of September 19, 2026, suggesting that investors are rewarding the company for its strong fiscal Q3 2026 execution and confident guidance into fiscal Q4 2026.
Keysight Technologies stock price snapshot
Keysight Technologies stock most recently traded at around USD 331.44 on its primary US listing, with a daily gain of 2.92 percent as of September 19, 2026, per sector data visible in the Yahoo Finance market overview, and this price level reflects a market capitalization of about USD 56.426 billion in USD terms.
Keysight Technologies stock - key data
- Company: Keysight Technologies, Inc.
- ISIN: US49338L1035
- Ticker: KEYS
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 19, 2026): 331.44 USD
- Market capitalization: 56.426 billion USD (as of September 19, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Scientific and technical instruments
- Index membership: S&P 500
