Keysight Delivers Resilient Results And Guidance (Rating Upgrade)

  • Keysight delivered better-than-expected Q2 results and guidance, signaling business stabilization and encouraging order growth, especially in AI data centers and industrial segments. Tariff impacts are manageable and largely one-time, with the company's diversified supply chain and limited China exposure mitigating long-term risks. Strong cost management, robust free cash flow, and a healthy balance sheet support the business, but valuation remains stretched at over 23x earnings.