Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Keysight Technologies's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 171 Mil.
Keysight Technologies's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Jan. 2026 (171 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (171 Mil).
It means Keysight Technologiesbought back shares from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .
Keysight Technologies's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Oct. 2024 (173 Mil) to Oct. 2025 (171 Mil).
It means Keysight Technologiesbought back shares from Oct. 2024 to Oct. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Keysight Technologies Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Keysight Technologies Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keysight Technologies's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KEYS vs GRMN, COHR, TDY: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keysight Technologies's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Keysight Technologies Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keysight Technologies's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keysight Technologies's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 171 Mil mean?
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 171 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Keysight Technologies and its competitors.
Is Keysight Technologies' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Keysight Technologies' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 171 Mil. Overall, Keysight Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keysight Technologies' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to GRMN and COHR?
Keysight Technologies' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 171 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Hardware company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Keysight Technologies and its competitors. Keysight Technologies's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 171 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keysight Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $200.16, compared to a current price of $322.05 — trading 60.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 171 Mil. Keysight Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Keysight Technologies (KEYS), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 171 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $322.05 is trading 60.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $200.16.
GuruFocus considers Keysight Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEYS:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 171 Mil
GF Value™: $200.16 vs. price of $322.05 (60.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
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