Analysts Expect 37% EPS Growth and $1.71B Revenue for Q2 at Keysight
Analysts forecast Keysight to report Q2 EPS of $2.33, up 37.1%, with revenue of about $1.71–1.72 billion, a 30.6% year-over-year increase. Its P/E ratio is 59.46, Debt-to-Equity 0.48 and current ratio 2.60; shares fell 2.4% to $340.48 as it advances electronic warfare modernization with SRC UK.
1. Q2 Earnings Expectations
Analysts forecast Q2 EPS of $2.33, representing a 37.1% increase from $1.70 in the same period last year, and revenue of $1.71–1.72 billion, up 30.6% year-over-year. This reflects rising demand for Keysight’s electronic measurement and test solutions across telecom, defense and aerospace markets.
2. Financial Ratios and Valuation
Keysight’s trailing P/E ratio of 59.46 suggests high investor expectations for future growth. Its Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates moderate leverage, while a current ratio of 2.60 underscores strong liquidity and the ability to cover short-term obligations.
3. Market Reaction and Strategic Partnership
Shares slipped 2.4% to close at $340.48 ahead of the earnings release, as investors weigh the high growth forecasts against valuation. The company’s collaboration with SRC UK on electronic warfare modernization enhances its position in defense electronics and could drive future contract wins.