KEYS
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Keysight Technologies Inc. (KEYS) closed at $277.53 as of 2026-03-20, trading 70.7% above its 200-week moving average of $162.60. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 72.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 72, KEYS is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.81 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 547 weeks of data, KEYS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KEYS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.9%.
With a market cap of $47.6 billion, KEYS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.3%. Return on equity stands at 17.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 7.7x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 4.1% reduction over three years. KEYS passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 10.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KEYS would have grown to $887, compared to $405 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 22.9% vs 14.1% for the index — confirming KEYS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 10.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KEYS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KEYS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying KEYS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +31.0% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +18.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.5% vs +42.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KEYS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KEYS has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +18.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Sep 2016 | 51 | 30.9% | +1.2% | +786.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | 17 | 17.0% | +4.6% | +114.5% |
| Apr 2024 | Sep 2024 | 23 | 20.0% | -6.7% | +91.2% |
| Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | 3 | 4.1% | +20.7% | +83.1% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 10 | 19.6% | +74.8% | +78.0% |
| May 2025 | Jun 2025 | 1 | 0.4% | N/A | +76.7% |
| Average | 18 | — | +18.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KEYS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Keysight Technologies Inc. (KEYS) is currently 70.7% above its 200-week moving average of $162.60. It would need to fall to $162.60 to cross below the line.
What is KEYS's 200-week moving average price?
Keysight Technologies Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $162.60 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KEYS drops below its 200-week moving average?
KEYS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is KEYS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KEYS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 72 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 2.3%. Return on equity is 17.2%. Price-to-book is 7.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KEYS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.6 years, $100 invested in KEYS would have grown to $887, compared to $405 for the S&P 500. That's 22.9% annualized vs 14.1% for the index. KEYS has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20