Keysight Technologies (KEYS)


Market Price (7/28/2026): $312.89 | Market Cap: $53.5 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments

Keysight Technologies (KEYS)


Market Price (7/28/2026): $312.89
Market Cap: $53.5 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.7 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Show more.

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.3%

Key risks
KEYS key risks include [1] unpredictable demand and revenue volatility stemming from its dependence on cyclical end markets, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%
1 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.7 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Show more.
4 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.3%
5 Key risks
KEYS key risks include [1] unpredictable demand and revenue volatility stemming from its dependence on cyclical end markets, Show more.

KEYS in ETFs

Weight = KEYS's share of each fund

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VTI0.08%
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RSP0.20%
VTV0.22%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/27/2026

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) stock has gained about 10% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Keysight Technologies reported record-setting financial results for its fiscal Q2 2026, which ended on April 30, 2026. The company announced non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $2.87, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.26 by 26.99%. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.72 billion, marking a 31.5% increase year-over-year from fiscal Q2 2025 and also surpassing analyst estimates of $1.71 billion. Furthermore, the company achieved all-time highs in orders, totaling $2.051 billion (a 56% year-over-year increase), and recorded a record $472 million in free cash flow.

2. The company issued a strong fiscal 2026 outlook and positive guidance for fiscal Q3 2026. Following its strong performance in fiscal Q2 2026, Keysight raised its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue growth expectations to the high-20s percent range. For fiscal Q3 2026, Keysight projected revenue to be between $1.730 billion and $1.750 billion, representing approximately 29% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Non-GAAP EPS for fiscal Q3 2026 is anticipated to be in the range of $2.43 to $2.49, reflecting an approximate 43% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.

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Updated on 7/27/2026

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) stock has gained about 10% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Keysight Technologies reported record-setting financial results for its fiscal Q2 2026, which ended on April 30, 2026. The company announced non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $2.87, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.26 by 26.99%. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.72 billion, marking a 31.5% increase year-over-year from fiscal Q2 2025 and also surpassing analyst estimates of $1.71 billion. Furthermore, the company achieved all-time highs in orders, totaling $2.051 billion (a 56% year-over-year increase), and recorded a record $472 million in free cash flow.

2. The company issued a strong fiscal 2026 outlook and positive guidance for fiscal Q3 2026. Following its strong performance in fiscal Q2 2026, Keysight raised its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue growth expectations to the high-20s percent range. For fiscal Q3 2026, Keysight projected revenue to be between $1.730 billion and $1.750 billion, representing approximately 29% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Non-GAAP EPS for fiscal Q3 2026 is anticipated to be in the range of $2.43 to $2.49, reflecting an approximate 43% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.

3. Keysight benefited from robust growth across its key operating segments and a one-time tariff refund. The Communications Solutions Group (CSG) segment reported a 35% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.231 billion in fiscal Q2 2026, driven by 40% growth in commercial communications and 24% growth in aerospace, defense, and government. The Electronic Industrial Solutions Group (EISG) also saw strong performance, with revenue up 24% to $486 million, achieving double-digit growth across its automotive and energy, general electronics, and semiconductor end markets. Additionally, Keysight's AI-related business in the first half of fiscal 2026 already surpassed its full-year 2025 levels, reaching $500 million to $600 million. The company also recorded a $100 million receivable in fiscal Q2 2026 due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding tariff refunds.

4. Numerous analyst upgrades and raised price targets contributed to the positive sentiment. Following the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report, multiple Wall Street analysts upgraded their ratings and increased price targets for Keysight Technologies. Notably, Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock from "buy" to "strong-buy" on July 13, 2026. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $400 from $350 on July 13, 2026. Other firms like Truist Securities, JP Morgan, Citigroup, and Susquehanna also maintained or reiterated "buy" ratings and increased their price targets in May 2026. The consensus among analysts is a "Moderate Buy" rating, with an average price target ranging from $371.92 to $387.69.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 11.1% change in KEYS stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)33120267272026Change
Stock Price ($)282.37313.6811.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,6776,0887.2%
Net Income Margin (%)16.9%17.3%2.2%
P/E Multiple50.550.90.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1721710.6%
Cumulative Contribution11.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KEYS11.1% 
Market (SPY)13.6%56.4%
Sector (XLK)31.2%67.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 54.4% change in KEYS stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 23.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120257272026Change
Stock Price ($)203.19313.6854.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,3756,08813.3%
Net Income Margin (%)15.8%17.3%9.5%
P/E Multiple41.150.923.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1721710.6%
Cumulative Contribution54.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KEYS54.4% 
Market (SPY)8.7%50.5%
Sector (XLK)21.2%56.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 91.4% change in KEYS stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 34.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257272026Change
Stock Price ($)163.86313.6891.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,1086,08819.2%
Net Income Margin (%)14.5%17.3%19.2%
P/E Multiple38.050.934.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1721710.6%
Cumulative Contribution91.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KEYS91.4% 
Market (SPY)20.6%54.9%
Sector (XLK)38.2%56.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 87.3% change in KEYS stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 101.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020237272026Change
Stock Price ($)167.45313.6887.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,5906,0888.9%
Net Income Margin (%)21.1%17.3%-18.0%
P/E Multiple25.350.9101.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1781714.1%
Cumulative Contribution87.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KEYS87.3% 
Market (SPY)72.6%60.1%
Sector (XLK)104.3%60.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KEYS Return56%-17%-7%1%26%57%141%
Peers Return18%-32%14%5%38%70%125%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%97%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KEYS Win Rate75%50%50%50%67%57% 
Peers Win Rate57%37%55%57%60%63% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%43% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KEYS Max Drawdown-14%-37%-37%-26%-31%-17% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-45%-29%-30%-36%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: FTV, TDY, TER, MKSI, VIAV. See KEYS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/27/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventKEYSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-31.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.7%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven213 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-12.8%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.7%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven12 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-29.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven391 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-23.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven664 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-35.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1301 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-20.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven33 days140 days

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In The Past

Keysight Technologies's stock fell -31.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 45.7% gain to breakeven.

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EventKEYSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-31.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.7%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven213 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-29.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven391 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-23.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven664 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-35.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1301 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-20.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven33 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.4%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven105 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-25.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.4%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven101 days15 days

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In The Past

Keysight Technologies's stock fell -31.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 45.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Keysight Technologies (KEYS)

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) is a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions for a wide array of industries globally. The company's core business revolves around enabling engineers and organizations to accelerate innovation by designing, developing, testing, and validating electronic components, systems, and networks. Essentially, Keysight provides the crucial tools and software that ensure modern electronics and communication technologies function correctly and meet performance standards.

The company's product portfolio is extensive, spanning two main segments. Its Communications Solutions Group offers sophisticated electronic design automation (EDA) software, radio frequency and microwave test solutions, and advanced platforms for testing network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and optical components. Meanwhile, the Electronic Industrial Solutions Group provides a broad range of general-purpose and specialized test and measurement instruments, including digital multimeters, power supplies, thermal imagers, and precise tools for semiconductor and printed circuit board assembly testing, alongside design verification tools.

Keysight serves a diverse and critical customer base across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Its primary markets include commercial communications (e.g., 5G development), networking, aerospace, defense and government, automotive, energy, and the semiconductor industry. The company also supports the broader electronics sector and educational institutions, offering product support, technical assistance, and consulting services.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Keysight Technologies:

  • Like Thermo Fisher Scientific, but for the electronics and communication industries. (Keysight provides essential, high-precision tools, software, and services for designing, testing, and verifying electronic products, similar to how Thermo Fisher equips scientific and medical research.)
  • Like AWS (Amazon Web Services), but for validating and testing physical electronic products and communication networks. (Keysight provides the critical, complex infrastructure and tools that companies use to ensure their electronic hardware and communication systems work correctly, much like AWS provides cloud infrastructure.)

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  • Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Software: Provides software for designing electronic components and systems.
  • RF and Microwave Test Solutions: Offers hardware and software for testing radio frequency and microwave devices.
  • Network Test Platforms and Software: Supplies platforms and applications for testing data center, routing, switching, SDN, security, and encryption networks.
  • General Purpose Test Equipment: Includes oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal sources, waveform generators, and bit error rate testers.
  • Optical Test Solutions: Provides tools like optical modulation analyzers, component analyzers, power meters, and laser sources.
  • Electronic Industrial Design and Verification Tools: Offers software and hardware for designing and verifying electronic industrial products.
  • Benchtop Measurement Instruments: Encompasses digital multimeters, function generators, frequency counters, data acquisition systems, and LCR meters.
  • Power Supplies and Loads: Manufactures AC/DC modular power supplies and electronically programmable loads.
  • Specialized Industrial Testers: Includes printed-circuit-board-assembly testers and integrated circuit parametric testers.
  • Product Support Services: Provides ongoing assistance and maintenance for its products.
  • Technical Support Services: Offers expert help for technical issues and product usage.
  • Training and Consulting Services: Delivers educational programs and advisory services related to its solutions.

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Major Customers of Keysight Technologies (KEYS)

Keysight Technologies, Inc. primarily sells its electronic design and test solutions to other companies and organizations, operating on a business-to-business (B2B) model. The provided company description indicates that it serves a broad range of industries and sectors rather than individual consumers.

The background information does not specify individual major customer companies by name or symbol. However, it clearly identifies the following industries and sectors as Keysight's primary customer base:

  • Commercial Communications Industry
  • Networking Industry
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Defense and Government Sector
  • Automotive Industry
  • Energy Industry
  • Semiconductor Industry
  • Electronic Industry (general)
  • Education Industry

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Satish Dhanasekaran, President and Chief Executive Officer

Satish Dhanasekaran became Keysight's President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2022. He joined Agilent, Keysight's predecessor company, in 2006. During his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, including senior vice president and chief operating officer, and president of Keysight's Communications Solutions Group. He has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategy and establishing Keysight's leadership in 5G, as well as making significant contributions to accelerate technology adoptions in areas such as 400G, quantum, and electromagnetic spectrum operations.

Neil Dougherty, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Neil Dougherty is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Keysight Technologies, responsible for the company's global finance operations, including tax, treasury, and investor relations. Before Keysight's separation from Agilent Technologies in 2014, he held various roles at Agilent, including assistant treasurer, vice president, and treasurer. He also served as senior director of corporate development, where he was responsible for domestic and international acquisitions and divestitures. Dougherty joined Agilent in 1996 as a Financial Analyst and held numerous finance management positions at Hewlett-Packard, Agilent's predecessor.

Jason Kary, Senior Vice President and President, Electronic Industrial Solutions Group

Jason Kary is the Senior Vice President and President of the Electronic Industrial Solutions Group at Keysight Technologies. He leads a global business valued at approximately $2 billion, which serves the automotive, energy, general electronics, manufacturing, education, and semiconductor industries. Kary brings nearly three decades of industry experience and has held various finance leadership positions in markets including wireless communications, electronic industrial, and life sciences. He previously served as Keysight's treasurer and head of investor relations, and prior to that, was the group chief financial officer for Agilent's Life Sciences Group.

Kailash Narayanan, Senior Vice President and President, Communications Solutions Group

Kailash Narayanan is the Senior Vice President and President of Keysight's Communications Solutions Group. In this role, he leads a multi-billion dollar global business focused on the end-to-end communications industry, encompassing wireless and wireline segments, as well as aerospace and defense. His team has significantly contributed to accelerating technology adoptions in areas such as 5G, 400/800G, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and space and satellite modernization. Narayanan's tenure with Keysight and its predecessors, Agilent and Hewlett-Packard, spans more than 20 years.

Ingrid Estrada, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer

Ingrid Estrada is the Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer at Keysight Technologies. She leads the global team responsible for Keysight's corporate infrastructure and operations, focusing on aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Estrada has held leadership roles in HR, supply chain, manufacturing, and sourcing across HP, Agilent, and Keysight. Her previous roles include senior vice president of Human Resources and vice president and general manager of Global Sourcing and the Remarketing Solutions Division at Agilent.

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Key Risks to Keysight Technologies (KEYS)

  1. Risk of technological obsolescence due to rapid advancements in served industries. Keysight Technologies operates in dynamic sectors such as commercial communications, networking, semiconductors, and automotive, which are characterized by swift technological evolution. The company's core business of providing electronic design and test solutions, including EDA software, RF/microwave test solutions, and advanced analyzers, necessitates continuous innovation to meet the demands of evolving industry standards (e.g., next-generation wireless technologies, advanced semiconductor designs, complex automotive electronics). A failure to rapidly develop and deliver cutting-edge solutions could render its products and services obsolete, impacting demand.
  2. Exposure to cyclical capital expenditures of high-tech industries. Keysight Technologies serves a range of industries like aerospace, defense, government, automotive, and semiconductors, which can be sensitive to macroeconomic conditions and investment cycles. Demand for the company's test and measurement equipment and software often correlates with the research and development (R&D) and capital expenditure budgets of its customers. During economic downturns or industry-specific slowdowns, reduced spending by these customers on new projects and infrastructure can directly diminish sales of Keysight's solutions.
  3. Intense competition in the electronic design and test solutions market. The market for electronic design automation (EDA) software and sophisticated test and measurement equipment is specialized yet competitive. Keysight Technologies faces competition in various segments, including network test platforms, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and optical solutions. Maintaining market share and profitability requires sustained investment in research and development, effective product differentiation, and competitive pricing strategies. Failure to effectively compete on technology, features, or cost could lead to a loss of market position.

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Keysight Technologies (symbol: KEYS) operates in several significant addressable markets globally, providing electronic design and test solutions. Here are the estimated market sizes for Keysight's main products and services: * Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Software Market: The global electronic design automation (EDA) tools market was valued at approximately USD 12.72 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 21.93 billion by 2032, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.88% during the forecast period. Another report estimates the global EDA market at US$ 17.59 billion in 2025, anticipated to rise to US$ 32.88 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 9.4%. * Test and Measurement Equipment Market (Overall): The global test and measurement equipment market was estimated at USD 35.31 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 50.63 billion by 2033, demonstrating a CAGR of 4.8% from 2026 to 2033. Other estimates place the global market size at USD 37.62 billion in 2025, reaching USD 58.66 billion by 2035 with a CAGR of 4.54%, or USD 38.06 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 62.55 billion by 2034 with a 5.70% CAGR. * Oscilloscope Market: The global oscilloscope market was valued at approximately USD 2.5 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 3.5 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 3.86% from 2026-2034. Another source indicates the global oscilloscope market size was USD 2.68 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 5.15 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.6%. The digital storage oscilloscope market, a segment within this, was valued at USD 921.66 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1548.42 million by 2033. * Radio Frequency (RF) Test Equipment Market: The global RF test equipment market was valued at USD 3.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow to USD 7.3 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.5%. Another analysis estimates the RF test equipment market at USD 4.27 billion in 2026, projected to reach USD 5.79 billion by 2031 with a 6.28% CAGR. * Network Monitoring and Performance Monitoring Market: The global network performance monitoring market was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 4.2 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.1%. More recently, the global network monitoring market was valued at USD 4.13 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.52 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.50%. * Semiconductor Test Equipment Market: The global semiconductor test equipment market size was valued at USD 7.65 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 14.38 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.35%. Another report estimated the market size at USD 15.06 billion in 2025, reaching USD 21.59 billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.12%. The Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) market, a key segment, was valued at USD 5.46 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8.35 billion by 2032 globally. * Optical Test Equipment Market: The global optical test equipment market size was valued at USD 1.04 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.46 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.42%. Within this, the global fiber optic test equipment market is set to be worth USD 2.1 billion in 2026 and reach USD 3.4 billion by 2036, witnessing a 4.9% CAGR.

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Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key areas:

  1. AI Infrastructure Scaling and High-Speed Connectivity: Keysight anticipates sustained demand fueled by the rapid scaling of AI infrastructure. This includes growth in higher speeds for Ethernet-based AI networking, such as 800G and 1.6T, the increasing adoption of optical interconnects, and the critical need for system-level validation in complex AI clusters.
  2. Defense Modernization and Aerospace/Defense Sector Growth: Heightened global focus on deterrence and defense modernization priorities is driving record orders and revenue growth in Keysight's Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) segment across all regions. This growth stems from program expansions, production automation, and new system deployments for spectrum operations, space and satellite, and radar applications.
  3. Next-Generation Connectivity Development: Beyond AI-specific networking, Keysight benefits from advancements in next-generation connectivity. This includes ongoing research and initiatives for 6G technology, as well as demand related to non-terrestrial networks. The company has also seen consistent wireline growth driven by R&D and manufacturing solutions for compute, memory, interconnect, and networking technologies.
  4. Rising Semiconductor Complexity and General Electronics: Increased complexity in semiconductors continues to drive demand for Keysight's design and test solutions. The Electronic Industrial Solutions Group (EISG) is experiencing growth across its semiconductor, general electronics, and automotive markets.
  5. Strategic Acquisitions and Expanding Software/Services Portfolio: Recent successful acquisitions, such as Spirent and the Optical Solutions Group, are contributing to Keysight's revenue growth and expanding its communications test and design software capabilities. Additionally, a growing mix of software and services, which accounts for approximately 40% of Keysight's revenue, with annual recurring revenue at 29%, provides a more resilient and higher-margin revenue stream.

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Share Repurchases

  • Keysight Technologies authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1.5 billion of its common stock in November 2025.
  • The company repurchased approximately $375 million through buybacks in fiscal year 2025.
  • Keysight has repurchased over $1.5 billion of shares since the start of 2023, with $702 million of annual share buybacks in 2023 alone.

Outbound Investments

  • In March 2024, Keysight Technologies acquired British telecommunications testing company Spirent for approximately $1.5 billion, although the U.S. Department of Justice required the divestment of three of Spirent's businesses due to antitrust concerns.
  • Keysight acquired France-based ESI Group for approximately $1 billion in 2023, enhancing its simulation capabilities in automotive and electronics markets.
  • The company completed the acquisitions of Synopsys' Optical Solutions Group and Ansys' PowerArtist in October 2025, expanding its design engineering software portfolio and computer-aided engineering capabilities.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were approximately $130 million in fiscal year 2025.
  • Capital expenditures were approximately $140 million in fiscal year 2024.
  • Capital expenditures were approximately $200 million in fiscal year 2023.

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Financials

KEYSFTVTDYTERMKSIVIAVMedian
NameKeysight.Fortive Teledyne.Teradyne MKS Viavi So. 
Mkt Price313.6862.92651.65334.77315.7038.16314.69
Mkt Cap53.619.530.252.421.38.925.7
Rev LTM6,0884,7386,3743,7874,0721,3664,405
Op Inc LTM1,1067991,2401,03059376914
FCF LTM1,3571,0281,14255340246791
FCF 3Y Avg1,1981,2551,01752438267771
CFO LTM1,4891,0761,27177855771927
CFO 3Y Avg1,3411,3411,12572650392925

Growth & Margins

KEYSFTVTDYTERMKSIVIAVMedian
NameKeysight.Fortive Teledyne.Teradyne MKS Viavi So. 
Rev Chg LTM19.2%2.5%7.9%30.3%11.5%30.6%15.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.5%-4.7%4.5%9.2%4.3%6.6%4.4%
Rev Chg Q31.5%7.7%9.8%87.0%15.2%42.8%23.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM7.2%1.6%2.4%18.7%3.6%9.8%5.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM28.6%-6.1%12.9%70.1%11.0%46.3%20.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-5.1%-0.7%6.9%19.2%5.7%2.8%4.3%
Op Mgn LTM18.2%16.9%19.4%27.2%14.6%5.6%17.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg18.6%16.6%18.8%22.4%14.1%4.8%17.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.2%0.3%0.4%5.6%0.2%2.2%1.3%
CFO/Rev LTM24.5%22.7%19.9%20.5%13.7%5.2%20.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg24.6%30.5%18.9%23.5%13.2%8.4%21.2%
FCF/Rev LTM22.3%21.7%17.9%14.6%9.9%3.3%16.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg22.0%28.5%17.1%17.0%10.1%6.2%17.0%

Valuation

KEYSFTVTDYTERMKSIVIAVMedian
NameKeysight.Fortive Teledyne.Teradyne MKS Viavi So. 
Mkt Cap53.619.530.252.421.38.925.7
P/S8.84.14.713.85.26.55.9
P/Op Inc48.524.424.350.935.9116.842.2
P/EBIT41.624.124.351.938.0380.039.8
P/E50.935.831.061.365.1-160.743.4
P/CFO36.018.123.767.338.2124.737.1
Total Yield2.0%3.2%3.2%1.8%1.8%-0.6%1.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.4%0.0%0.1%0.3%0.0%0.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.6%6.2%4.3%2.2%3.9%3.1%3.7%
D/E0.10.20.10.00.20.10.1
Net D/E0.00.20.1-0.00.20.10.1

Returns

KEYSFTVTDYTERMKSIVIAVMedian
NameKeysight.Fortive Teledyne.Teradyne MKS Viavi So. 
1M Rtn-4.6%2.3%4.4%-23.4%-18.8%-19.9%-11.7%
3M Rtn-7.9%1.6%-0.6%-16.7%13.5%-15.0%-4.3%
6M Rtn46.3%15.2%7.3%44.6%44.6%91.6%44.6%
12M Rtn88.5%22.7%17.2%272.3%219.0%275.0%153.7%
3Y Rtn92.8%8.0%70.6%201.5%198.0%253.3%145.4%
1M Excs Rtn-13.6%1.2%3.1%-29.8%-23.8%-25.1%-18.7%
3M Excs Rtn-13.1%-0.4%-3.0%-23.4%9.0%-23.5%-8.0%
6M Excs Rtn40.1%8.3%-0.5%39.0%38.5%95.9%38.7%
12M Excs Rtn72.9%7.3%2.0%251.0%202.4%258.7%137.6%
3Y Excs Rtn23.9%-51.6%-3.7%138.1%149.8%183.1%81.0%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Communications Solutions Group (CSG)3,7263,4203,6853,8033,523
Electronic Industrial Solutions Group (EISG)1,6491,5591,7791,6171,418
Total5,3754,9795,4645,4204,941


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Communications Solutions Group (CSG)9869211,0681,085932
Electronic Industrial Solutions Group (EISG)407357581501444
Restructuring and other-48-70-52-14-9
Amortization of acquisition-related balances-141-139-90-103-174
Acquisition and integration costs-152-91-13-9-9
Share-based compensation-176-145-136-126-104
Total8768331,3581,3341,080


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Communications Solutions Group (CSG)6,1444,7214,4104,3124,122
Electronic Industrial Solutions Group (EISG)3,5242,9521,9201,7151,523
Cash and cash equivalents1,8731,7962,4722,0422,052
Pension and other assets644540468549449
Long-term deferred tax assets373378671667711
Long-term investments211110816270
Tax receivables146249   
Accumulated amortization of other intangibles-1,614-1,477-1,339-1,249-1,146
Total11,3019,2698,6838,0987,781


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$313.68 
Market Cap ($ Bil)53.6 
First Trading Date10/20/2014 
Distance from 52W High-16.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$333.43$265.24
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-5.9%18.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility44.4%42.6%
Downside Capture272.82173.07
Upside Capture192.90217.34
Correlation (SPY)57.1%55.0%
KEYS Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.071.921.781.831.821.41
Up Beta1.451.631.641.631.761.31
Down Beta1.781.321.661.491.711.40
Up Capture297%211%204%352%380%365%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days12213872146400
Down Capture193%232%190%143%136%108%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days9202553104348

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KEYS
KEYS89.9%42.4%1.61-
Sector ETF (XLK)34.1%24.8%1.1357.2%
Equity (SPY)17.6%12.7%1.0054.8%
Gold (GLD)20.8%28.1%0.6616.3%
Commodities (DBC)29.6%19.5%1.21-0.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.9%14.1%0.6912.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-46.0%43.0%-1.3121.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KEYS
KEYS15.6%33.6%0.49-
Sector ETF (XLK)19.5%25.6%0.6866.0%
Equity (SPY)13.2%17.1%0.5965.3%
Gold (GLD)17.2%18.4%0.7512.0%
Commodities (DBC)9.7%19.5%0.3811.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.3%18.9%0.0742.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)15.8%53.5%0.4728.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KEYS
KEYS27.1%32.5%0.81-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.0%24.8%0.8866.4%
Equity (SPY)14.9%17.9%0.7164.8%
Gold (GLD)11.4%16.1%0.585.8%
Commodities (DBC)6.9%18.0%0.3017.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2141.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.0%66.2%0.9817.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6302026-0.1%
Average Daily Volume1.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity171.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/23/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/19/2026-0.6%1.0%5.7%
2/23/202623.1%27.9%21.9%
11/24/202510.0%16.3%16.4%
8/19/2025-3.0%0.6%8.4%
5/20/2025-0.2%-2.6%-2.1%
2/25/2025-6.9%-11.1%-9.2%
11/19/20248.8%13.0%5.1%
8/20/202413.9%11.2%12.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111413
# Negative131011
Median Positive5.9%4.7%8.4%
Median Negative-4.0%-6.3%-6.6%
Max Positive23.1%27.9%21.9%
Max Negative-13.8%-14.9%-15.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/19/2026-0.6%1.0%5.7%
2/23/202623.1%27.9%21.9%
11/24/202510.0%16.3%16.4%
8/19/2025-3.0%0.6%8.4%
5/20/2025-0.2%-2.6%-2.1%
2/25/2025-6.9%-11.1%-9.2%
11/19/20248.8%13.0%5.1%
8/20/202413.9%11.2%12.1%
5/20/2024-8.4%-10.8%-15.2%
2/20/2024-6.7%-1.1%-2.4%
11/20/2023-0.3%1.0%16.1%
8/17/2023-13.8%-14.9%-11.5%
5/16/20237.6%7.5%12.9%
2/21/2023-12.7%-12.6%-15.4%
11/17/20223.5%6.4%3.2%
8/17/20225.9%0.9%-2.3%
5/17/2022-3.1%-1.1%-6.6%
2/17/2022-3.0%-3.3%-3.2%
11/22/20211.7%1.3%4.5%
8/18/20211.9%6.7%8.4%
5/19/20212.1%2.3%6.8%
2/18/2021-4.0%-5.7%-9.0%
11/18/20202.4%2.9%11.4%
8/20/2020-6.7%-7.0%-4.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111413
# Negative131011
Median Positive5.9%4.7%8.4%
Median Negative-4.0%-6.3%-6.6%
Max Positive23.1%27.9%21.9%
Max Negative-13.8%-14.9%-15.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
04/30/202606/04/202610-Q
01/31/202603/05/202610-Q
10/31/202512/17/202510-K
07/31/202508/29/202510-Q
04/30/202506/03/202510-Q
01/31/202503/06/202510-Q
10/31/202412/17/202410-K
07/31/202408/29/202410-Q
04/30/202405/31/202410-Q
01/31/202403/05/202410-Q
10/31/202312/15/202310-K
07/31/202308/30/202310-Q
04/30/202305/31/202310-Q
01/31/202303/03/202310-Q
10/31/202212/15/202210-K
07/31/202208/30/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
04/30/202606/04/202610-Q
01/31/202603/05/202610-Q
10/31/202512/17/202510-K
07/31/202508/29/202510-Q
04/30/202506/03/202510-Q
01/31/202503/06/202510-Q
10/31/202412/17/202410-K
07/31/202408/29/202410-Q
04/30/202405/31/202410-Q
01/31/202403/05/202410-Q
10/31/202312/15/202310-K
07/31/202308/30/202310-Q
04/30/202305/31/202310-Q
01/31/202303/03/202310-Q
10/31/202212/15/202210-K
07/31/202208/30/202210-Q
04/30/202206/01/202210-Q
01/31/202203/01/202210-Q
10/31/202112/17/202110-K
07/31/202108/31/202110-Q
04/30/202105/28/202110-Q
01/31/202103/03/202110-Q
10/31/202012/17/202010-K
07/31/202009/01/202010-Q
04/30/202006/02/202010-Q
01/31/202003/05/202010-Q
10/31/201912/18/201910-K
07/31/201908/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/8/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue1.73 Bil1.74 Bil1.75 Bil2.4% Higher NewGuidance: 1.70 Bil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP EPS2.432.462.497.0% Higher NewGuidance: 2.3 for Q2 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue1.69 Bil1.70 Bil1.71 Bil10.4% Higher NewGuidance: 1.54 Bil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP EPS2.272.32.3316.2% Higher NewGuidance: 1.98 for Q1 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 11/24/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue1.53 Bil1.54 Bil1.55 Bil11.6% Higher NewActual: 1.38 Bil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Non-GAAP EPS1.951.982.018.8% Higher NewActual: 1.82 for Q4 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/8/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Estrada, Ingrid ASVPDirectSell7022026340.872,000681,74036,084,904Form
2Dhanasekaran, SatishPresident and CEODirectSell6292026361.32507183,18943,860,844Form
3Cullen, James DirectSell6042026346.583,0001,039,7417,562,729Form
4Hamada, Richard P DirectSell4012026275.78870239,92911,627,000Form
5Dhanasekaran, SatishPresident and CEODirectSell3262026300.001,667500,10036,719,273Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Estrada, Ingrid ASVPDirectSell7022026340.872,000681,74036,084,904Form
2Dhanasekaran, SatishPresident and CEODirectSell6292026361.32507183,18943,860,844Form
3Cullen, James DirectSell6042026346.583,0001,039,7417,562,729Form
4Hamada, Richard P DirectSell4012026275.78870239,92911,627,000Form
5Dhanasekaran, SatishPresident and CEODirectSell3262026300.001,667500,10036,719,273Form
6Li, Jeffrey KSVP and SecretaryDirectSell3262026297.192,000594,38010,252,801Form
7Dougherty, NeilEVP and CFODirectSell3262026298.372,000596,74037,377,493Form
8Dhanasekaran, SatishPresident and CEODirectSell3232026290.001,667483,43035,978,728Form
9Nersesian, Ronald SDirectSell3192026285.9630,0008,578,92046,719,866Form
10Juskie, Jo AnnSVPDirectSell3032026304.421,000304,4233,821,032Form
11Estrada, Ingrid ASVPDirectSell2242026237.682,000475,36025,636,448Form
12Yoon, SungSVPDirectSell1022026206.66889183,6783,503,512Form
13Dougherty, NeilEVP and CFODirectSell12292025203.721,000203,71926,042,053Form
14Page, JohnSVPDirectSell12122025213.4815,0003,202,1854,566,871Form
15Dhanasekaran, SatishPresident and CEODirectSell12112025211.434,230894,34927,090,791Form
16Li, Jeffrey KSVP and SecretaryDirectSell12052025200.843,934790,1057,370,656Form
17Page, JohnSVPDirectSell12032025196.423,175623,6347,148,234Form
18Estrada, Ingrid ASVPDirectSell12032025196.424,827948,11921,621,754Form
19Dhanasekaran, SatishPresident and CEODirectSell12032025196.4212,5282,460,75025,998,398Form
20Narayanan, KailashSVPDirectSell12032025196.423,201628,7408,626,177Form
21Nersesian, Ronald SDirectSell12022025196.8830,0005,906,31039,058,243Form
22Estrada, Ingrid ASVPDirectSell9192025173.982,000347,96018,544,561Form
23Poole, Lisa MVP and ControllerDirectSell9192025173.5614224,646806,360Form
24Dougherty, NeilEVP and CFODirectSell7022025164.6012,2152,010,59118,966,586Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 28, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Highlander Partners, L.P.$22.4 Mil8.8%47Hold13F
Weybosset Research & Management LLC$28.7 Mil8.3%33Hold13F
Science & Technology Partners, L.P.$24.4 Mil6.4%42New13F
Talos Eurisko Asset Management LP$36.9 Mil6.3%23ADD +43.9%13F
Styrax Capital, LP$70.6 Mil4.9%17New13F
Central Securities Corp$56.5 Mil4.7%30Hold13F
Oribel Capital Management, LP$29.9 Mil4.6%41TRIM -10.1%13F
Firetrail Investments PTY LTD$10.9 Mil3.7%28ADD +5.1%13F
WT Asset Management Ltd$163.0 Mil3.4%32New13F
Iyo Bank, Ltd.$8.7 Mil3.1%35Hold13F
Cartenna Capital, LP$53.7 Mil2.3%41TRIM -45.7%13F
Electron Capital Partners, LLC$46.6 Mil2.2%44Hold13F
Tairen Capital Ltd$14.2 Mil1.5%44New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
WT Asset Management Ltd$163.0 Mil3.4%32New13F
Styrax Capital, LP$70.6 Mil4.9%17New13F
Science & Technology Partners, L.P.$24.4 Mil6.4%42New13F
Tairen Capital Ltd$14.2 Mil1.5%44New13F
Talos Eurisko Asset Management LP$36.9 Mil6.3%23ADD +43.9%13F
Firetrail Investments PTY LTD$10.9 Mil3.7%28ADD +5.1%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Blue Grotto Capital, LLC$47.8 Mil4.9%24ExitedDec 31, 202513F
CloudAlpha Capital Management Limited/Hong Kong$8.8 Mil0.8%43ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Benson Investment Management Company, Inc.$6.4 Mil2.2%50ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Cartenna Capital, LP$53.7 Mil2.3%41TRIM -45.7%Mar 31, 202613F
Oribel Capital Management, LP$29.9 Mil4.6%41TRIM -10.1%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
WT Asset Management Ltd$163.0 Mil3.4%32New13F
Styrax Capital, LP$70.6 Mil4.9%17New13F
Central Securities Corp$56.5 Mil4.7%30Hold13F
Cartenna Capital, LP$53.7 Mil2.3%41TRIM -45.7%13F
Electron Capital Partners, LLC$46.6 Mil2.2%44Hold13F
Talos Eurisko Asset Management LP$36.9 Mil6.3%23ADD +43.9%13F
Oribel Capital Management, LP$29.9 Mil4.6%41TRIM -10.1%13F
Weybosset Research & Management LLC$28.7 Mil8.3%33Hold13F
Science & Technology Partners, L.P.$24.4 Mil6.4%42New13F
Highlander Partners, L.P.$22.4 Mil8.8%47Hold13F
Tairen Capital Ltd$14.2 Mil1.5%44New13F
Firetrail Investments PTY LTD$10.9 Mil3.7%28ADD +5.1%13F
Iyo Bank, Ltd.$8.7 Mil3.1%35Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 7/27/2026