The stock of Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS) has seen a 6.49% increase in the past week, with a 4.03% gain in the past month, and a 31.46% flourish in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.89%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.81% for KEYS. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 3.78% for KEYS stock, with a simple moving average of 9.27% for the last 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Keysight Technologies Inc (NYSE: KEYS) Right Now?
Keysight Technologies Inc (NYSE: KEYS) has a price-to-earnings ratio that is above its average at 31.14x. The stock has a 36-month beta value of 0.98. Opinions on the stock are mixed, with 3 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 4 as “overweight,” 2 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
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The public float for KEYS is 172.16M, and at present, short sellers hold a 1.22% of that float. On November 07, 2024, the average trading volume of KEYS was 1.13M shares.
KEYS) stock’s latest price update
Keysight Technologies Inc (NYSE: KEYS) has seen a rise in its stock price by 4.49 in relation to its previous close of 154.89. However, the company has experienced a 6.49% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. businesswire.com reported 2024-11-04 that SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Keysight announces leadership appointments.
Analysts’ Opinion of KEYS
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for KEYS stocks, with Barclays repeating the rating for KEYS by listing it as a “Overweight.” The predicted price for KEYS in the upcoming period, according to Barclays is $180 based on the research report published on November 04, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Vertical Research, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see KEYS reach a price target of $175. The rating they have provided for KEYS stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on July 23rd, 2024.
JP Morgan gave a rating of “Neutral” to KEYS, setting the target price at $170 in the report published on February 15th of the current year.
KEYS Trading at 5.24% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought KEYS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -0.41% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.81%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.89%, as shares surge +2.37% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +5.03% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, KEYS rose by +6.49%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +4.39% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $155.95. In addition, Keysight Technologies Inc saw 1.73% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at KEYS starting from HAMADA RICHARD P, who sale 1,632 shares at the price of $156.00 back on Aug 22 ’24. After this action, HAMADA RICHARD P now owns 42,160 shares of Keysight Technologies Inc, valued at $254,592 using the latest closing price.
HAMADA RICHARD P, the Director of Keysight Technologies Inc, proposed sale 1,632 shares at $156.00 during a trade that took place back on Aug 22 ’24, which means that HAMADA RICHARD P is holding shares at $254,592 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for KEYS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.19 for the present operating margin
- 0.64 for the gross margin
The net margin for Keysight Technologies Inc stands at 0.18. The total capital return value is set at 0.13. Equity return is now at value 18.03, with 10.06 for asset returns.
Based on Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.26 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.58. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.35. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 11.94.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 1.65 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 0.34. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 5.69. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.24for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.54. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.03.
Conclusion
To sum up, Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS) has seen a better performance recently. Analysts have differing views on the stock, with some seeing it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
