Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Stock News, May-Jun 2025

Keysight Technologies and Synopsys have introduced an AI-powered RF design migration flow to accelerate the transition from TSMC's N6RF+ process to N4P technology. The solution integrates Keysight's RFPro for device parameterization and electromagnetic simulation with Synopsys' Custom Compiler and ASO.ai for analog design migration. This collaboration, built on TSMC's Analog Design Migration methodology, enables RF circuit designers to efficiently redesign passive devices and components while meeting advanced process rules. The integrated workflow leverages AI technologies to streamline the migration process, reduce time-to-market, and achieve optimal Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) metrics on TSMC's advanced nodes.

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has partnered with NIO to validate wireless systems in smart electric vehicles using Keysight's network emulation solutions. The collaboration ensures NIO's vehicles comply with 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 standards while improving connectivity and performance. Keysight's solutions provide comprehensive testing for Wi-Fi 7, 4G, 5G, 5G New Radio, LTE, V2X, and IoT RF testing. The partnership delivers key benefits including enhanced performance and reliability, faster time-to-market through streamlined testing processes, and optimized efficiency through rapid identification of RF performance issues. This collaboration aims to address challenges in connected vehicles while supporting features like autonomous driving, real-time navigation, and in-car entertainment.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) will showcase its latest RF and microwave innovations at the 2025 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) from June 15-20 in San Francisco. The company will demonstrate solutions focused on optimizing 5G networks and pioneering 6G technologies, including next-generation RF Circuit Simulation, 3D Heterogeneous Integration, D-band RFIC Analysis, and advanced Network Analysis capabilities. The event will feature several technical presentations by Keysight experts covering topics such as AI-enabled microwave device modeling, automated microwave design, and 300-GHz-band power amplifier modules. These demonstrations highlight Keysight's comprehensive portfolio aimed at accelerating product development and reducing time-to-market for satellite, IoT networks, massive MIMO antennas, and 6G technology applications.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has secured U.S. antitrust clearance for its acquisition of Spirent Communications through a consent decree with the Department of Justice. As part of the agreement, Keysight and Spirent will divest Spirent's high-speed ethernet, network security, and channel emulation business lines to VIAVI Solutions or another DOJ-approved buyer. This divestment expands upon the previously announced March 2025 agreement through an amendment adding the channel emulation business line. The acquisition is expected to close during Keysight's fiscal third quarter ending July 31, 2025, pending remaining regulatory approvals, particularly from China's State Administration for Market Regulation, and other customary closing conditions. The divestment sale is anticipated to complete shortly after the acquisition becomes effective.

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has announced key executive leadership changes. Ingrid Estrada, former Senior VP and Chief People and Administrative Officer, has been promoted to Senior VP of Corporate Infrastructure and Operations, where she will oversee Order Fulfillment, IT, Indirect Procurement, and Corporate Services. Jodi Juskie, previously Assistant General Counsel, has been appointed Senior VP and Chief People Officer, taking over Estrada's former role in leading global talent strategy and HR functions.

These transitions follow the planned retirement of Gooi Soon Chai, Senior VP of Order Fulfillment and Digital Operations, who will remain with the company for 6 months to ensure a smooth transition after more than 40 years of service. CEO Satish Dhanasekaran praised both appointments and acknowledged Soon Chai's contributions to HP, Agilent, and Keysight.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) reported strong Q2 FY2025 results, exceeding guidance. Revenue reached $1.31 billion, up from $1.22 billion in Q2 2024. GAAP net income was $257 million ($1.49 per share), while non-GAAP net income was $295 million ($1.70 per share). The Communications Solutions Group saw 9% growth with revenue of $913 million, while Electronic Industrial Solutions Group revenue grew 5% to $393 million. Cash flow from operations improved significantly to $484 million, with free cash flow of $457 million. The company's cash position stands at $3.12 billion. For Q3 FY2025, Keysight expects revenue between $1.305-1.325 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $1.63-1.69. The company raised its full-year growth expectations to the midpoint of its long-term 5-7% target.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) announced that its Quantum Control System (QCS) has been integrated into Fujitsu and RIKEN's 256-qubit quantum computer at the RIKEN RQC-FUJITSU Collaboration Center in Japan. The QCS serves as a critical interface between classical and quantum computing, translating user commands into quantum processor operations and interpreting qubit state information.

Since its launch in February 2023, Keysight's QCS has gained adoption across academia, national laboratories, commercial companies, and startups globally. The system was chosen for its modularity, scalability, and market-leading radio frequency (RF) performance, positioning Keysight to support advancements in increasing qubit numbers and reducing error rates in quantum computing.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has released its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report, highlighting significant achievements across multiple areas. The company met its ethical governance goals with no material negative impacts on its income statement from CSR-related matters. In environmental sustainability, Keysight signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Southern Power for a 39 MW solar facility expansion, which will cover 100% of its electricity consumption in the US and Canada by FY2027. The company significantly exceeded its social impact goals, contributing over $295 million in community strengthening initiatives, with employees volunteering 1,225 hours. Keysight engaged more than 4.4 million students through STEM education programs worldwide. The company maintains its commitment to achieving net zero emissions in operations by FY2040 and has announced new targets for societal impact and ethical governance through 2025 and into 2026.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has launched System Designer for USB, a new solution for high-speed digital USB design focused on personal computers, mobile devices, and edge AI applications. The tool supports the latest USB4® standards, including Gen2, Gen3, and Gen4, enabling speeds up to 120Gbps using three-level pulse-amplitude modulation (PAM3) signal modulation.

The solution provides a smart design environment for comprehensive modeling and system-level validation, featuring USB Algorithmic Modeling Interface (AMI) modeler supporting NRZ and PAM3 modulations. Key benefits include streamlined setup of complex USB systems, simplified simulation setup, and integrated simulation-driven compliance test solutions to reduce design iterations and time-to-market.