Keysight Technologies, Inc. Earnings Summary — Q2 2026

• Revenue reached $1.717 billion, marking a significant 31.5% YoY growth, accelerating from the previous quarter's 23.3%.
• Net income rose to $349 million, a 35.8% increase YoY, reflecting high operational leverage despite increased operating expenses.
• Operating margins improved substantially to 23.7% in Q2 2026 from 15.5% in Q1 2026, driven by higher gross profit extraction.
• R&D spending increased to $320 million, signaling continued investment in next-generation 6G and EV testing intellectual property.
• Selling, General & Administrative expenses remained relatively flat as a percentage of revenue, facilitating earnings growth.
• The company demonstrated a recovery trend in net income growth rates following a period of year-over-year contraction in late 2023 and early 2024.
• Share count continues a slight downward trend via share repurchases, with basic shares outstanding falling to 171 million.

Management remains focused on transitioning to a software-led model (PathWave) and capturing value in the 5G, 6G, EV, and Aerospace/Defense sectors. They highlight operational resilience despite cyclical downturns.

Improving

Quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year growth rates have accelerated sharply compared to the cyclical trough observed in FY2024.

The outlook remains strong as the company benefits from the 6G deployment cycle and aerospace/defense demand, overcoming previous headwinds in the semiconductor and consumer electronics markets.