Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) Shares Purchased by Willis Investment Counsel

Willis Investment Counsel lifted its position in Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) by 2.9% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 75,611 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,125 shares during the quarter. Willis Investment Counsel’s holdings in Keysight Technologies were worth $12,145,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of Keysight Technologies by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 7,857,378 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $1,248,773,000 after purchasing an additional 194,294 shares during the period. Swedbank AB raised its position in Keysight Technologies by 7.1% during the third quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 4,421,264 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $702,671,000 after acquiring an additional 292,372 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in Keysight Technologies by 7.9% during the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,400,035 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $697,411,000 after acquiring an additional 323,235 shares during the period. Vontobel Holding Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Keysight Technologies by 1.0% during the third quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 1,081,169 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $171,830,000 after buying an additional 10,579 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Keysight Technologies by 27.6% during the third quarter. Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC now owns 1,001,358 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $158,692,000 after buying an additional 216,564 shares in the last quarter. 84.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Keysight Technologies Stock Up 4.5 %

Shares of NYSE:KEYS opened at $178.19 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 2.27 and a current ratio of 2.98. Keysight Technologies, Inc. has a 1 year low of $119.72 and a 1 year high of $180.26. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $167.01 and a 200-day simple moving average of $155.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $30.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.91, a PEG ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 1.02.

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Jeffrey K. Li sold 4,412 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $171.92, for a total transaction of $758,511.04. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 30,637 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,267,113.04. This trade represents a 12.59 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, VP Lisa M. Poole sold 350 shares of Keysight Technologies stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $171.79, for a total value of $60,126.50. Following the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 4,820 shares in the company, valued at approximately $828,027.80. The trade was a 6.77 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last three months, insiders sold 33,063 shares of company stock worth $5,573,941. 0.61% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have weighed in on KEYS shares. Barclays increased their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $180.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and set a $185.00 target price on shares of Keysight Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their target price on shares of Keysight Technologies from $175.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $150.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Keysight Technologies from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $180.80.

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight 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.