Why does Keysight provide non-GAAP financial information?

Keysight provides non-GAAP financial information to offer a more meaningful and supplemental view of its operational performance. The company believes this enhances investors' understanding of its core financial performance and future prospects by presenting results 'through the eyes of management', excluding certain non-recurring or non-cash items.

What types of expenses are excluded from Keysight's non-GAAP financial measures?

Keysight's non-GAAP financial measures typically exclude items such as amortization of acquisition-related balances, share-based compensation, acquisition and integration costs, gain/loss on investments, and restructuring costs, as well as any one-time adjustments that materially affect GAAP income from operations.

Is the information in the press release considered officially 'filed' with the SEC?

No, the information in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K, including the press release, is furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also will not be incorporated by reference into any future SEC filings.

KEYS 8-K: Earnings & Results

Q: What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Keysight Technologies' financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026. It includes a press release that details these results.

Summary

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has filed an 8-K report on May 19, 2026, to announce its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026. The filing primarily comprises a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results. The company emphasizes its use of non-GAAP financial measures alongside GAAP to offer investors a more comprehensive view of its operational performance and future prospects. Management utilizes these non-GAAP figures, which exclude items like amortization, share-based compensation, and acquisition-related costs, to assess core financial performance and facilitate comparisons with historical results and competitors.

Key Highlights

1Keysight Technologies announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026.
2The company's Q2 2026 earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
3Keysight utilizes non-GAAP financial information to provide supplemental insights into operational performance.
4Non-GAAP measures are intended to enhance investors' understanding of core financial performance and future outlook.
5Management uses non-GAAP figures for internal comparisons, competitor analysis, and guidance assessment.
6Key exclusions from non-GAAP calculations include amortization of acquisition-related balances, share-based compensation, and acquisition/integration costs.
7The filing includes an interactive data file (Exhibit 104) in Inline XBRL format.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 19, 2026)

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