KEYS monthly performance report
View KEYS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
KEYS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Keysight Technologies (KEYS) closed September 2026 at $322.04, down 0.20% for the month and +87.16% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KEYS is +58.49%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.79% versus its 200-day moving average ($290.66), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KEYS has outperformed the S&P 500 by +72.32%, with a relative strength index reading of 142.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Keysight Technologies ended September 2026 at $322.04, posting a monthly return of −0.20%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.49%.
The current quarter stands at −8.01% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.79% versus the 200-day moving average ($290.66).
Year-to-date, KEYS is +58.49% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +47.91%. The stock is currently −14.11% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −31.38%.
| Period | KEYS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.77% | −0.44% | +3.21% |
| 1 Week | −2.71% | −1.10% | −1.61% |
| 1 Month | −0.20% | −1.69% | +1.49% |
| 3 Months | −8.16% | −0.10% | −8.06% |
| 6 Months | +13.29% | +13.21% | +0.08% |
| YTD | +58.49% | +10.58% | +47.91% |
| 12 Months | +87.16% | +14.25% | +72.91% |
| 3 Years | +142.39% | +70.07% | +72.32% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +42.07% |
| #2 | Apr 2026 | +23.92% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +17.07% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +14.65% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +11.34% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2023 | −17.25% |
| #2 | Feb 2025 | −10.55% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | −8.85% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −8.12% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −7.75% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +9.41% |
| Q3 2025 | +6.75% |
| Q4 2025 | +16.16% |
| Q1 2026 | +38.97% |
| Q2 2026 | +23.98% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −8.01% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −7.00% |
| 2024 | +0.97% |
| 2025 | +26.50% |
| 2026 | +58.49% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $374.96 (2026-06-22) |
| 52-Week Low | $158.79 (2025-10-10) |
| Current Price | $322.04 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $290.66 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +10.79% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −31.38% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.11% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 142.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +72.32% |
| RS Peak | 167.6 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 77 (Aug 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KEYS's return for this report period?
KEYS returned −0.20% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has KEYS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KEYS: +58.49% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is KEYS's 12-month return?
+87.16% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KEYS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +10.79% versus 200DMA ($290.66).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−31.38% on 2025-04-04.