Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, sales increased by 7.3% year-over-year, while non-GAAP earnings rose by 14.1% [4] - For the full year 2025, sales grew by 7.9%, and non-GAAP earnings increased by 11.5% [4] - Free cash flow was approximately $1.1 billion for two consecutive years, with a leverage ratio of 1.4 times at the end of 2025 [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Imaging segment sales increased by 3.4% in Q4, driven by strong performance from Teledyne FLIR, particularly in infrared imaging components [7] - Instrumentation segment sales rose by 3.7% in Q4, with marine instruments increasing by 3.3% and environmental instruments up by 6.1% [10] - Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment saw a significant sales increase of 40.4% in Q4, primarily due to acquisitions and organic growth [10] - Engineered Systems segment revenue decreased by 9.9% in Q4 due to delayed contract awards, but operating margin improved [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a book-to-bill ratio of 1.07 for Q4, indicating a healthy order intake across segments [31] - Unmanned business revenue was approximately $500 million in 2025, expected to grow by about 10% in 2026 [40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to execute its "String of Pearls" acquisition strategy, recently acquiring DD Scientific, a manufacturer of gas sensors [5] - Management remains confident in the growth of long-cycle businesses while expecting no contraction in short-cycle businesses for 2026 [13] - The focus remains on operational excellence, strategic acquisitions, and stock repurchases when market conditions are favorable [13] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2026, projecting revenue of approximately $6.37 billion and non-GAAP earnings of about $23.65 per share [6] - The company anticipates normal seasonality in 2026, with approximately 48% of sales and 46% of earnings expected in the first half of the year [6] - Management highlighted the resilience of the business portfolio and the ability to cut costs while improving earnings and free cash flow [12] Other Important Information - Cash flow from operating activities was $379 million in Q4 2025, compared to $332.4 million in Q4 2024 [14] - The company ended Q4 with $2.12 billion in net debt [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for revenues and organic vs. inorganic growth - Management indicated that most growth would be organic, around 3.6%, with non-organic growth at about 4.2% [19] Question: Digital imaging margins and future opportunities - Digital imaging margins in Q4 were around 24%, with expectations to improve to about 23.4% in 2026 [20] Question: Defense awards and their contribution - The Tranche 3 Tracking Layer program is expected to contribute over $100 million over the next few years [27] Question: Book-to-bill ratio in main segments - The book-to-bill ratio for instrumentation is about 1, digital imaging is 1.06, and aerospace and defense is 1.25 [31] Question: Demand drivers in test and measurement - High-end specialty oscilloscopes are performing well, particularly in the auto market and data centers [58]

Company Overview - Keysight Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology company providing electronic design and test solutions across various industries including communications, industrial, aerospace, defense, automotive, and semiconductor [1] - The company is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, with a market capitalization of $35.2 billion [1][2] Financial Performance - For Q4 2025, Keysight reported a 10% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $1.42 billion for the quarter ended October 31 [5] - Non-GAAP EPS increased to $1.91, up from $1.65 in the previous year, contributing to positive investor sentiment [5] - The stock rose 2.9% on November 24 and 10% on November 25 following the earnings release [5] Stock Performance - The stock reached a 52-week high of $214.58 on December 11 but has since pulled back 4.5% [3] - Over the past three months, the stock has surged 19.1%, outperforming the Dow Jones Industrials Average's return of 5.2% [3] - Year-to-date, Keysight has gained 27.5%, compared to the Dow's 13.1% increase [4] - Over the past 52 weeks, shares have risen 19.9%, while the Dow has returned 10.1% [4] - The stock has been trading above the 200-day moving average since early June and above the 50-day moving average since late November, indicating renewed momentum [4] Competitive Position - Keysight has outperformed its rival Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, which has returns of 9.1% year-to-date and 6.4% over the past year [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record quarterly sales, non-GAAP earnings per share, and free cash flow, with sales increasing by 6.7% year-over-year and non-GAAP earnings rising by 9.2% [4] - Free cash flow reached a record $314 million, and total new orders also set a quarterly record [4] - The full-year sales outlook was raised from $6.03 billion to $6.06 billion due to strong performance [4][5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Digital Imaging segment, sales increased by 2.2%, with growth in Teledyne FLIR sales and modest increases in legacy DALSA and e2v businesses [8] - The Instrumentation segment saw a 3.9% increase in total sales, driven by marine instruments and environmental instruments [10] - Aerospace & Defense Electronics segment sales surged by 37.6%, primarily due to acquisitions and organic growth [11] - Engineered Systems segment revenue decreased by 8.1%, but operating margin increased by 30 basis points [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that sales related to the U.S. government could be affected by the ongoing government shutdown, potentially impacting about 25% of sales [5][6] - Sales to customers in China represented only 4% of total sales, with minimal expected impact from being designated as an unreliable entity [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on pursuing significant contract opportunities in defense-related businesses, despite the current government shutdown [5] - There is a strong emphasis on maintaining a robust balance sheet while being aggressive in M&A activities, with $770 million spent on acquisitions year-to-date [7][13] - The company is well-positioned in growing markets, particularly in unmanned systems and space-based electronics [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience despite near-term challenges, citing a diverse portfolio that mitigates market volatility [12] - The ongoing need for new energy sources is positively impacting instrumentation businesses, and there is optimism for growth in defense spending in Europe [13][55] - The company anticipates a good year in 2026, barring unforeseen global events, with positive trends expected in defense and commercial domains [57] Other Important Information - Cash flow from operating activities was $343.1 million, up from $249.8 million in the previous year, with free cash flow also increasing significantly [14] - The company ended the quarter with $2.0 billion in net debt, indicating a strong financial position [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on growth across segments - Management noted a 6.7% growth across the portfolio, with marine businesses performing strongly and some variations in instrument businesses [20] Question: Digital imaging segment performance - Digital imaging saw a 3.4% growth in industrial and scientific vision systems, with expectations for margin improvement moving forward [22][23] Question: Digital imaging margins and future expectations - Margins are expected to recover in Q4 and 2024, with a focus on maintaining cost reductions [29][30] Question: Book-to-bill ratios across segments - Digital Imaging had a book-to-bill ratio of 1.12x, while Instrumentation was at 0.9x, and Aerospace & Defense Electronics was at 0.84x [34] Question: Potential large contracts in defense - Management highlighted near-term opportunities in unmanned systems and loitering munitions programs, with expected orders in the range of millions of dollars [40][41] Question: Concerns about critical minerals availability - Management indicated minimal exposure to critical minerals, with diligent measures in place to mitigate risks [46] Question: Future growth in unmanned systems - The company is currently at $500 million in unmanned systems revenue, with expectations for growth in the coming years [84]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record quarterly sales, non-GAAP earnings per share, and free cash flow, with sales increasing by 6.7% year-over-year and non-GAAP earnings rising by 9.2% [4] - Free cash flow reached a record $314 million, and total new orders also set a quarterly record [4] - The full-year sales outlook was raised from $6.03 billion to $6.06 billion [4][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Digital Imaging segment, sales increased by 2.2%, with growth in Teledyne FLIR sales and a modest increase in legacy DALSA and E2V businesses [8] - The Instrumentation segment saw a 3.9% increase in total sales, driven by marine instruments and environmental instruments, while electronic test and measurement systems experienced modest growth [11] - Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment sales surged by 37.6%, primarily due to acquisitions and organic growth [12] - Engineered Systems segment revenue decreased by 8.1%, but operating margin increased by 30 basis points [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that customers in China represent only 4% of sales, with minimal impact expected from being designated as an unreliable entity [6] - The ongoing U.S. government shutdown may affect about 25% of sales related to government contracts, but the overall impact is not expected to be significant [5][6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on pursuing significant contract opportunities in defense-related businesses, despite the current government shutdown [5] - There is a strong emphasis on maintaining a robust balance sheet while being aggressive in M&A activities, with $1 billion in free cash flow available [14] - The company is well-positioned in growing markets such as unmanned systems and space-based electronics [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the company despite near-term challenges, citing a diverse portfolio that mitigates market volatility [13] - The outlook for 2026 appears positive, particularly in defense spending in Europe and growth in unmanned systems [55] Other Important Information - Cash flow from operating activities was $343.1 million, up from $249.8 million in the previous year, with free cash flow also showing significant growth [16] - The company ended the quarter with $2.0 billion of net debt, indicating a strong financial position [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: How did the growth across segments progress? - Management noted a 6.7% growth across the portfolio, with marine businesses performing strongly and variations in other segments [21] Question: What about digital imaging margins? - Margins are expected to recover, with specific investments in areas like machine vision and sensors [29][65] Question: Can you provide book-to-bill ratios for various segments? - Digital Imaging had a book-to-bill ratio of 1.12, Instrumentation was 0.9, Aerospace and Defense Electronics was 0.84, and Engineered Systems was over 2 [35][38] Question: What are the potential large contracts in defense? - Near-term opportunities exist in unmanned systems, particularly with the U.S. Marine Corps and Army programs [41] Question: How is the company addressing critical minerals availability? - The company has been diligent in managing exposure to critical minerals, with no significant short-term impact expected [46] Question: What is the outlook for the unmanned business? - The unmanned business is expected to grow, with current revenues around $500 million and significant market share gains anticipated [77] Question: How much of the EPS growth is attributed to M&A versus organic growth? - Most EPS growth is organic, with a small contribution from acquisitions [80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record quarterly sales, non-GAAP earnings per share, and free cash flow, with sales increasing by 6.7% year-over-year and non-GAAP earnings rising by 9.2% [4][21] - Free cash flow reached a record $314 million, and total new orders also set a quarterly record [4][21] - The full-year sales outlook was raised from $6.03 billion to $6.06 billion [4] Business Segment Performance - In the Digital Imaging segment, sales increased by 2.2%, with growth in Teledyne FLIR sales and a modest increase in legacy Dulsa E2V businesses [11] - The Instrumentation segment saw a 3.9% increase in total sales, driven by strong marine instrument sales and a 7.5% increase in environmental instruments [13][14] - Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment sales surged by 37.6%, primarily due to acquisitions and organic growth [15] - Engineered Systems segment revenue decreased by 8.1%, but operating margin increased by 30 basis points [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that 25% of sales are related to the U.S. government, which may be affected by the ongoing government shutdown [5][6] - Sales to customers in China represent only 4% of total sales, with minimal impact expected from being designated as an unreliable entity [7] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is pursuing significant contract opportunities in defense, particularly in unmanned systems and advanced electronics [4][18] - The management emphasized a strong portfolio that protects against market volatility, with a focus on unmanned air and subsea systems [17][18] - The company plans to be aggressive yet prudent in M&A activities, with a strong balance sheet and $1 billion in free cash flow [8][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business despite challenges from the government shutdown and market volatility [17][18] - The ongoing need for new energy resources is positively impacting instrumentation businesses, and defense spending in Europe is expected to increase [18][62] - The company anticipates a good year in 2026, barring unforeseen global events [68] Other Important Information - Cash flow from operating activities was $343.1 million, up from $249.8 million in 2024, with capital expenditures of $29.2 million [21] - The company ended the quarter with $2 billion in net debt [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on segment growth and uncertainty - Management noted a 6.7% growth across the portfolio, with variations in different businesses, particularly strong growth in marine and unmanned systems [28][30] Question: Digital Imaging segment margins - Management indicated that margins in Digital Imaging are expected to recover to 24% in Q4, with a flat year-over-year margin expected [36][37] Question: Book-to-bill ratios for segments - Digital Imaging had a book-to-bill ratio of 1.12, Instrumentation at 0.9, Aerospace and Defense Electronics at 0.84, and Engineered Systems over 2 [42] Question: Potential large contracts in defense - Management highlighted near-term opportunities in unmanned systems, particularly for loitering munitions and submarine interconnects [48] Question: Outlook for 2026 - Management expressed positive expectations for defense businesses in Europe and anticipated growth in various segments, including unmanned systems [62][68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Teledyne reported record quarterly sales with a 10.2% increase, driven by both organic growth and acquisitions, marking the highest organic sales growth in nearly three years [5][6] - Non-GAAP earnings per share rose by 13.5% year-over-year, also setting a record for any second quarter [6] - Cash flow from operating activities was $226.6 million, down from $318.7 million in 2024, primarily due to higher income tax payments [14][15] - The company ended the quarter with $2.3 billion in net debt, reflecting a debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.6 [16] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Digital Imaging Segment**: Sales increased by 4.3%, the highest growth in three years, driven by strong international defense sales and unmanned air systems [9] - **Instrumentation Segment**: Total sales rose by 10.2%, with marine instruments up 16% and environmental instruments up 5.6% [10] - **Aerospace and Defense Electronics Segment**: Sales surged by 36.2%, primarily due to acquisitions and organic growth in defense electronics products [11] - **Engineered Systems Segment**: Revenue increased by 3.3%, with operating profit rising due to strong execution on government programs [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders exceeded sales for the seventh consecutive quarter, indicating strong demand across segments [6] - The U.S. government defense sector saw a 12.5% year-over-year improvement, while foreign government defense improved over 15% [54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Teledyne is focusing on smaller acquisitions and stock repurchases, increasing its stock repurchase authorization from $896 million to $2 billion [8] - The company remains cautious about short-cycle businesses due to potential demand pull-ins ahead of U.S. trade policy announcements [7][12] - Management is optimistic about long-term growth, particularly in unmanned systems and defense technologies [12][54] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding short-cycle businesses, noting potential pull-ins of $15 million to $20 million [21][22] - Despite this caution, the overall outlook remains positive, with expectations for continued growth in long-cycle businesses [12][13] - The company anticipates GAAP earnings per share for 2025 to be in the range of $4.39 to $4.54, with non-GAAP earnings per share between $5.35 and $5.45 [16] Other Important Information - Teledyne's board has authorized a significant increase in stock repurchase, reflecting confidence in the company's value despite high acquisition prices in the market [8][112] - The company is actively managing its cost structure and focusing on improving margins across its segments [39][52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for Q3 and caution on pull forward - Management indicated that the caution primarily relates to short-cycle businesses, with visibility on long-cycle businesses being more stable [21][22] Question: Order activity in long-cycle businesses - There has been a healthy book-to-bill ratio across various segments, with specific growth noted in unmanned systems [24][25] Question: Digital imaging sales growth despite strong bookings - Management explained that while FLIR is performing well, some short-cycle businesses are stabilizing, leading to cautious sales projections [31][33] Question: Aerospace and defense margin drivers - Margins are improving due to better execution and integration of recently acquired businesses, despite initial lower margins from acquisitions [36][37] Question: Revenue guidance for Q3 and Q4 - Management expects Q3 to be flat compared to Q2, with a slight uptick from acquired businesses, and has raised full-year revenue guidance [46][47] Question: Defense sector growth contributions - U.S. and foreign government defense sectors have shown significant growth, driven by increased spending and a strong product portfolio [53][54] Question: Drone exposure and opportunities - The company is focusing on both its own drone products and selling sensors to other manufacturers, indicating a broad market strategy [96][97] Question: R&D tax changes and implications - Management noted potential benefits from R&D tax changes, with expectations of lower cash taxes in the second half of the year [100][101] Question: Golden Dome program relevance - Teledyne has a strong presence in space-based imaging and electronic subsystems, positioning it well for opportunities related to the Golden Dome program [108][109] Question: Share buyback implications - The increase in share buyback authorization reflects a strategic decision to maintain flexibility in the face of high acquisition prices [112][113]