Should I buy Keysight Technologies (KEYS) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (207 calls tested). It aims for $400 (+8.0 %), call made on August 20, 2026, maturing on August 20, 2027 (55 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Keysight Technologies
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | 73 % | +39.1 % | 11 | $425 +15% |
| Barclays | 88 % | +30.1 % | 8 | $429 +16% |
| Baird | 79 % | +24.9 % | 14 | $410 +11% |
| UBS | 40 % | +15.8 % | 5 | $440 +19% |
| Citigroup | 78 % | +15.7 % | 9 | $396 +7% |
| Goldman Sachs | 57 % | +7.8 % | 7 | $487 +32% |
| Susquehanna | 57 % | -2.0 % | 7 | $440 +19% |
| Credit Suisse | 89 % | +38.7 % | 9 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 90% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $425, i.e. +15% from the current price ($370).
- The most reliable firm on KEYS, Morgan Stanley (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), targets $425 (call made on August 19, 2026, maturing on August 19, 2027) (+15%) in its most recent call, and $208 (call made on November 25, 2025, maturing on November 25, 2026) (-44%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 8 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~51): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on KEYS
Median target $425 (+15%) · 10 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Keysight Technologies now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 90% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $425 (+15%), and Morgan Stanley (most reliable on KEYS, 100%) targets $425. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~51) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Keysight Technologies?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($425) is still +15% above the current price ($370) (most reliable on KEYS: Morgan Stanley, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Keysight Technologies still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($370) and its estimated value: analysts target $425 on median (+15%), with 90% buys (most reliable on KEYS: Morgan Stanley, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on KEYS and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying KEYS?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 1 is neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Keysight Technologies profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).