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Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Q2 2026 Financial Results Summary

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Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Q2 2026 Financial Results Summary

Release Date: May 19, 2026

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026, achieving record performance, with substantial growth across multiple metrics.

Key Financial Highlights

  • Revenue:
    • $1.72 billion, a 31% increase compared to $1.31 billion in Q2 2025.
  • Net Income:
    • GAAP net income was $349 million ($2.02 per share), up from $257 million ($1.49 per share) in Q2 2025.
    • Non-GAAP net income reached $497 million ($2.87 per share), compared to $295 million ($1.70 per share) year-over-year.
  • Cash Flow:
    • Cash flow from operations stood at $501 million, slightly up from $484 million last year.
    • Free cash flow amounted to $472 million, compared to $457 million in Q2 2025.
  • Balance Sheet:
    • As of April 30, 2026, cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $2.43 billion.

Business Segments Performance

  • Communications Solutions Group (CSG):
    • Revenue of $1,231 million, marking a 35% growth compared to Q2 2025.
    • Notable verticals:
      • Commercial communications: Up 40%.
      • Aerospace, defense, and government: Up 24%.
  • Electronic Industrial Solutions Group (EISG):
    • Revenue of $486 million, reflecting a 24% increase from the previous year.
    • The segment demonstrated double-digit growth in automotive and energy markets, general electronics, and semiconductors.

IEEPA Tariff Refund Claim

  • Recorded a receivable of $100 million as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, which impacted financials for the quarter:
    • Cost of sales adjusted down by $93 million.
    • Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by $4 million.
    • Interest income reflected a $3 million increase.

Fiscal Year Outlook

  • For the third fiscal quarter of 2026:
    • Expected revenue between $1.730 billion and $1.750 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of approximately 29%.
    • Anticipated non-GAAP earnings per share to range from $2.43 to $2.49.

Shareholder Actions

  • Keysight Technologies did not declare a quarterly dividend during this period.
  • The company repurchased shares, investing $310 million in treasury stock, compared to $228 million in the same period last year, indicating a 36% increase in repurchases.

Conclusion

Keysight Technologies has demonstrated strong performance with substantial year-over-year growth across its main financial metrics for Q2 2026. The company is maintaining a robust financial outlook, supported by increasing demand across its segments and strategic investments from previous years.

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

PRELIMINARY

Note: All amounts are in thousands.

Three months ended Six months ended
April 30, 2026 2025 April 30, 2026 2025
Revenue $ 2,051 $ 1,316 $ 3,696 $ 2,579
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products and services
Research and development
Selling, general and administrative
Other operating expense (income), net
Total costs and expenses
Income from operations
Interest income
Interest expense
Other income (expense), net
Income before taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Net income
Net income per share:
Basic $ 2.04 $ 1.49 $ 3.68 $ 2.47
Diluted $ 2.02 $ 1.49 $ 3.64 $ 2.45
Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share:
Basic 171 172 171 173
Diluted 173 173 173 174

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(In millions, except par value and share data)

(Unaudited)

PRELIMINARY

Note: All amounts are in thousands.

ASSETS April 30, 2026 October 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,412 $ 1,873
Accounts receivable, net 1,022 939
Inventory 1,038 1,050
Other current assets 570 486
Total current assets 5,042 4,348
Property, plant and equipment, net 741 795
Operating lease right-of-use assets 220 236
Goodwill 3,465 3,424
Other intangible assets, net 1,174 1,304
Long-term investments 169 211
Long-term deferred tax assets 335 373
Other assets 592 610
Total assets $ 11,738 $ 11,301
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 699 $ —
Accounts payable 392 355
Employee compensation and benefits 448 399
Deferred revenue 737 652
Income and other taxes payable 124 207
Operating lease liabilities 52 51
Other accrued liabilities 197 186
Total current liabilities 2,649 1,850
Long-term debt 1,832 2,534
Retirement and post-retirement benefits 76 75
Long-term deferred revenue 251 232
Long-term operating lease liabilities 176 193
Other long-term liabilities 423 536
Total liabilities 5,407 5,420
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 100 million shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 1 billion shares authorized;

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