Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Competitors

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) and Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

Which has more risk and volatility, KEYS or ADI?

Keysight Technologies has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Analog Devices has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Does the media prefer KEYS or ADI?

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 14 more articles in the media than Keysight Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Analog Devices and 20 mentions for Keysight Technologies. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Keysight Technologies' score of 1.23 indicating that Analog Devices is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Keysight Technologies	15 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Analog Devices	30 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, KEYS or ADI?

Analog Devices has higher revenue and earnings than Keysight Technologies. Keysight Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Analog Devices, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Keysight Technologies	$4.98B	5.70	$614M	$4.26	38.73
Analog Devices	$9.43B	11.79	$1.64B	$3.67	61.02

Is KEYS or ADI more profitable?

Analog Devices has a net margin of 18.65% compared to Keysight Technologies' net margin of 14.50%. Keysight Technologies' return on equity of 19.65% beat Analog Devices' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Keysight Technologies	14.50%	19.65%	10.71%
Analog Devices	18.65%	9.56%	6.99%

Do analysts rate KEYS or ADI?

Keysight Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $187.50, indicating a potential upside of 13.65%. Analog Devices has a consensus target price of $258.89, indicating a potential upside of 15.60%. Given Analog Devices' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Analog Devices is more favorable than Keysight Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Keysight Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Analog Devices	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in KEYS or ADI?

84.6% of Keysight Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of Analog Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Keysight Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Analog Devices shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Analog Devices beats Keysight Technologies on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.