KEYS Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how KEYS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, KEYS sees a -2.29% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.10% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.30%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
KEYS Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
1.29B
-1.83%
5.75%
Gross Margin
62.32%
-3.20%
0.45%
Operating Margin
21.13%
-18.51%
9.88%
Net Margin
-5.67%
-132.89%
-117.74%
EPS
-0.42
-133.33%
-118.92%
No Data Available
KEYS Earnings Analysis
Keysight Technologies, Inc. Corporation (KEYS.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Strong Q4 Performance: Keysight executed well and delivered fourth quarter revenue and earnings per share above the high-end of our guidance range under market conditions, which remain consistent with our expectations.
Order Growth Performance: Orders finished slightly above our expectations and grew 1% year-over-year and 8% sequentially, driven by ongoing strength in AI and strong year-end bookings in our USA aerospace, defense and government business.
Revenue and Earnings Decline: Strong execution and cost discipline drove fully-year revenue of $5 billion and earnings per share of $6.27, which were down from record highs of 2023.
Yearly Performance Improvement: Results were paced by gradual improvement throughout the year with better performance in the second half as expected.
Business Model Resilience: We demonstrated the resilience of our business model by delivering 26% operating profit and over $900 million in free cash flow.
Negative
Revenue Decline: K e y s i g h t g e n e r a t e d r e v e n u e o f $ 4 , 9 7 9 m i l l i o n , d o w n 9 % a s r e p o r t e d o r d o w n 1 2 % o n a c o r e b a s i s .
Fourth Quarter Revenue Performance: F o u r t h q u a r t e r r e v e n u e o f $ 1 , 2 8 7 m i l l i o n w a s a b o v e t h e h i g h - e n d o f o u r g u i d a n c e r a n g e a n d d o w n 2 % o r d o w n 5 % o n a c o r e b a s i s .
Operating Expenses Increase: O p e r a t i n g e x p e n s e s o f $ 4 9 7 m i l l i o n w e r e u p 5 % y e a r - o v e r - y e a r .
Core Operating Margin Decline: F u l l - y e a r c o r e o p e r a t i n g m a r g i n o f 2 6 . 5 % w a s d o w n 3 7 0 b a s i s p o i n t s c o n t i n u i n g t o o u t p e r f o r m K e y s i g h t ' s d o w n c y c l e m o d e l a n d d e m o n s t r a t i n g t h e f i n a n c i a l r e s i l i e n c e o f t h e b u s i n e s s .
Net Income and EPS: N e t i n c o m e o f $ 1 . 1 b i l l i o n r e s u l t e d i n e a r n i n g s p e r s h a r e o f $ 6 . 2 7 .
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KEYS Earning Call Sentiment
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call presents mixed signals. The financial performance shows a decline in revenue and margins, but there is optimism in AI and defense sectors. Share repurchases are positive, but the cautious guidance and market uncertainties temper expectations. The Q&A reveals confidence in certain segments but highlights risks in funding and political dynamics. Overall, the sentiment is balanced, leading to a neutral prediction for the stock price movement.
