ING Groep NV increased its stake in Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) by 111.4%, now holding 10,714 shares worth approximately $1.6 million following the purchase of an additional 5,645 shares. Several large investors, including Central Pacific Bank Trust Division and Manchester Capital Management LLC, also significantly increased their stakes in Keysight Technologies during the same quarter. Keysight Technologies received upgrades from analysts, with a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' and a price target of $187.50, reflecting positive market sentiment towards the stock. \n\nSmithfield Trust Co grew its holdings in Keysight Technologies by 62.5% during the first quarter, now owning 1,922 shares worth $288,000 after acquiring an additional 739 shares. Haven Private LLC lifted its position by 2.1%, now owning 3,974 shares worth $595,000 after purchasing 82 additional shares. Argent Trust Co grew its stake by 32.2%, now owning 2,519 shares valued at $377,000 after buying 613 additional shares. Manchester Capital Management LLC increased its holdings by 85.0%, now owning 235 shares valued at $35,000 after purchasing 108 additional shares. Liberty Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake valued at approximately $1,927,000 in the first quarter.\n\nInstitutional investors own 84.58% of the company's stock. CEO sold 658 shares at an average price of $157.78, totaling $103,819.24, representing a 0.57% decrease in ownership. Following the sale, the CEO owned 115,576 shares valued at $18,235,581.28. CFO sold 12,215 shares at an average price of $164.60, totaling $2,010,589.00, representing a 9.58% decrease in ownership. Following the transaction, the CFO directly owned 115,228 shares valued at $18,966,528.80. Insiders have sold 31,830 shares worth $5,124,049 over the last ninety days, owning 0.61% of the company's stock.\n\nKeysight Technologies traded down $0.98 on Monday, reaching $163.98, with a trading volume of 77,899 shares compared to its average volume of 968,688. The stock has a 52-week low of $121.43 and a 52-week high of $186.20. The 50-day moving average is $162.68 and the 200-day moving average is $158.62. The company has a quick ratio of 2.75, a current ratio of 3.39, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The stock has a market cap of $28.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.49, a PEG ratio of 2.33, and a beta of 1.11.\n\nKeysight Technologies reported $1.70 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.05. Revenue was $1.32 billion, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.28 billion. The company had a return on equity of 19.65% and a net margin of 14.50%. Revenue was up 7.4% year-over-year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.41 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Keysight Technologies Inc. will post 6.32 earnings per share for the current year.\n\nAnalyst ratings have improved: JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective from $177.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an 'overweight' rating. Bank of America upgraded the rating from 'underperform' to 'neutral' and raised their price target from $170.00 to $175.00. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective from $156.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock an 'overweight' rating. One analyst has a hold rating and eight have a buy rating. The average rating is 'Moderate Buy' with an average target price of $187.50.\n\nKeysight Technologies, Inc. provides electronic design and test solutions to commercial communications, networking, aerospace, defense and government, automotive, energy, semiconductor, electronic, and education industries in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates in two segments: Communications Solutions Group and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group.

ING Groep NV Has $1.61 Million Stock Holdings in Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS)

ING Groep NV increased its stake in Keysight Technologies Inc. by 111.4%, now holding 10,714 shares valued at approximately $1.6 million. Several other institutional investors, including Central Pacific Bank Trust Division, Manchester Capital Management LLC, Smithfield Trust Co, Haven Private LLC, Argent Trust Co, and Liberty Wealth Management LLC, also increased their holdings in the company. Keysight Technologies reported stronger-than-expected earnings, with $1.70 EPS and $1.32 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst estimates. The company received upgraded analyst ratings, including from JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley, with a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating and an average price target of $187.50. The stock traded down to $163.98 on Monday, with a market cap of $28.22 billion and strong financial metrics including a quick ratio of 2.75 and a return on equity of 19.65%. The company serves industries such as communications, aerospace, defense, automotive, and semiconductor markets globally.