Summary
Keysight Technologies, Inc. reported solid financial results for the nine months ended July 31, 2016. Total net revenue saw a modest increase of 3% to $2.167 billion, driven by a 7% increase in the third quarter to $715 million. This growth was supported by acquisitions, which contributed significantly to both orders and revenue. Net income for the nine-month period rose to $243 million from $236 million in the prior year, with diluted EPS at $1.41 compared to $1.38. The company experienced strong operational cash flow generation, providing $277 million for the nine-month period. The company's segment performance showed strength in the Communications Solutions Group (CSG) and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group (EISG), both of which saw revenue increases. The Anite acquisition, completed in August 2015, has been integrated and contributed to the revenue growth, particularly in the CSG segment. Keysight continues to invest in R&D to drive future innovation and address evolving market needs in areas like 5G and data center expansion.
Financial Highlights
54 data points| Revenue | $715.00M |
| Cost of Revenue | $309.00M |
| Gross Profit | $406.00M |
| R&D Expenses | $104.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $200.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $609.00M |
| Operating Income | $106.00M |
| Interest Expense | $11.00M |
| Net Income | $91.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.54 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.53 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 170.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 172.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net revenue increased by 3% year-over-year for the nine months ended July 31, 2016, reaching $2.167 billion, with a 7% increase in the third quarter to $715 million.
- 2Net income for the nine-month period increased to $243 million, up from $236 million in the prior year, with diluted EPS at $1.41.
- 3The Anite acquisition, completed in August 2015, contributed to revenue growth and expanded Keysight's solutions in wireless communications.
- 4Operating cash flow remained strong, generating $277 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2016.
- 5The company repurchased $62 million of common stock under its $200 million share repurchase program initiated in February 2016.
- 6Research and development expenses increased by 14% for the nine-month period, reflecting continued investment in innovation and new product development.