Compared to Estimates, Keysight (KEYS) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Keysight reported revenue of $1.42 billion for the quarter ended October 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.3% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.39 billion by 2.07% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.91, up from $1.65 in the same quarter last year, surpassing the consensus EPS estimate of $1.85 by 3.24% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Communications Solutions Group revenue reached $990 million, exceeding the average estimate of $976.78 million by analysts, marking a 10.7% increase year-over-year [4] - Commercial Communications revenue was reported at $660 million, slightly below the average estimate of $660.85 million, with an 11.7% year-over-year growth [4] - Aerospace, Defense & Government revenue totaled $330 million, surpassing the estimated $315.94 million, representing an 8.9% increase compared to the previous year [4] - Electronic Industrial Solutions Group revenue was $429 million, exceeding the average estimate of $413.51 million, with a year-over-year change of 9.2% [4] Operational Performance - Income from operations for the Electronic Industrial Solutions Group was $109 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $92.11 million [4] - Income from operations for the Communications Solutions Group was reported at $264 million, slightly above the estimated $256.94 million [4] Stock Performance - Keysight's shares have returned +1.9% over the past month, contrasting with a -1.8% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]