{"id":501573,"date":"2026-06-19T22:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T22:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/501573\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T22:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T22:15:10","slug":"inspection-instruments-stocks-q1-highlights-keysight-nysekeys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/501573\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspection Instruments Stocks Q1 Highlights: Keysight (NYSE:KEYS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the inspection instruments stocks, including Keysight (NYSE:KEYS) and its peers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Measurement and inspection instrument companies may enjoy more steady demand because products such as water meters are non-discretionary and mandated for replacement at predictable intervals. In the last decade, digitization and data collection have driven innovation in the space, leading to incremental sales. But like the broader industrials sector, measurement and inspection instrument companies are at the whim of economic cycles. Interest rates, for example, can greatly impact civil, commercial, and residential construction projects that drive demand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">The 5 inspection instruments stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues missed analysts\u2019 consensus estimates by 0.5% while next quarter\u2019s revenue guidance was 2.5% above.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">While some inspection instruments stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 2.4% since the latest earnings results.<\/p>\n<p>      Keysight (NYSE:KEYS)    <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Spun off from Hewlett-Packard in 2014, Keysight (NYSE:KEYS) offers electronic measurement products for use in various sectors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Keysight reported revenues of $1.72 billion, up 31.5% year on year. This print exceeded analysts\u2019 expectations by 0.8%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with EPS guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts\u2019 expectations and an impressive beat of analysts\u2019 adjusted operating income estimates.<\/p>\n<p>    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dd5270fc88c89c28516743efd6b589f1.png\" alt=\"Keysight Total Revenue\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-lglytj  loaded\"\/> Keysight Total Revenue      <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Interestingly, the stock is up 5.7% since reporting and currently trades at $363.80.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Is now the time to buy Keysight? <a href=\"https:\/\/stockstory.org\/us\/stocks\/nyse\/keys?utm_source=post-earnings&amp;utm_medium=yahoo&amp;utm_campaign=primary&amp;utm_article=Cll2YmwEZUI%3D&amp;utm_ticker=KEYS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>      Best Q1: Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV)    <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Once known as JDS Uniphase before its 2015 rebranding, Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) provides testing, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprise, military, and other critical networks and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Viavi Solutions reported revenues of $406.8 million, up 42.8% year on year, outperforming analysts\u2019 expectations by 3.5%. The business had a stunning quarter with EPS guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts\u2019 expectations and a solid beat of analysts\u2019 EBITDA estimates.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Viavi Solutions Total Revenue\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-lglytj loader\"\/> Viavi Solutions Total Revenue      <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Viavi Solutions achieved the biggest analyst estimate beat, highest guidance raise, and fastest revenue growth among its peers. The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 4.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $47.43.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Is now the time to buy Viavi Solutions? <a href=\"https:\/\/stockstory.org\/us\/stocks\/nasdaq\/viav?utm_source=post-earnings&amp;utm_medium=yahoo&amp;utm_campaign=best&amp;utm_article=Cll2YmwEZUI%3D&amp;utm_ticker=KEYS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    Story Continues  <\/p>\n<p>      Weakest Q1: Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI)   <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">The developer of the world\u2019s first frost-proof water meter in 1905, Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) provides water control and measure equipment to various industries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Badger Meter reported revenues of $202.3 million, down 9% year on year, falling short of analysts\u2019 expectations by 12.5%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts\u2019 adjusted operating income and EPS estimates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Badger Meter delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth in the group. As expected, the stock is down 12.6% since the results and currently trades at $133.08.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stockstory.org\/us\/stocks\/nyse\/bmi?utm_source=post-earnings&amp;utm_medium=yahoo&amp;utm_campaign=worst&amp;utm_article=Cll2YmwEZUI%3D&amp;utm_ticker=KEYS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read our full analysis of Badger Meter\u2019s results here.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read our full analysis of Badger Meter\u2019s results here.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Read our full analysis of Badger Meter\u2019s results here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>     Teledyne (NYSE:TDY)   <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Playing a role in mapping the ocean floor as we know it today, Teledyne (NYSE:TDY) offers digital imaging and instrumentation products for various industries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Teledyne reported revenues of $1.56 billion, up 7.6% year on year. This result topped analysts\u2019 expectations by 3%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter as it also produced a solid beat of analysts\u2019 adjusted operating income estimates and full-year EPS guidance slightly topping analysts\u2019 expectations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">The stock is down 3.6% since reporting and currently trades at $619.53.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stockstory.org\/us\/stocks\/nyse\/tdy?utm_source=post-earnings&amp;utm_medium=yahoo&amp;utm_campaign=peer1&amp;utm_article=Cll2YmwEZUI%3D&amp;utm_ticker=KEYS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read our full, actionable report on Teledyne here, it\u2019s free.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read our full, actionable report on Teledyne here, it\u2019s free.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Read our full, actionable report on Teledyne here, it\u2019s free.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>     Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI)   <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Founded by a small group of engineers who wanted to build a more efficient way to read utility meters, Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) offers energy and water management products for the utility industry, municipalities, and industrial customers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Itron reported revenues of $587 million, down 3.3% year on year. This print surpassed analysts\u2019 expectations by 2.6%. It was a very strong quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts\u2019 EBITDA estimates and a solid beat of analysts\u2019 adjusted operating income estimates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Itron had the weakest guidance update among its peers. The stock is down 5.5% since reporting and currently trades at $82.16.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stockstory.org\/us\/stocks\/nasdaq\/itri?utm_source=post-earnings&amp;utm_medium=yahoo&amp;utm_campaign=peer1&amp;utm_article=Cll2YmwEZUI%3D&amp;utm_ticker=KEYS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read our full, actionable report on Itron here, it\u2019s free.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read our full, actionable report on Itron here, it\u2019s free.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Read our full, actionable report on Itron here, it\u2019s free.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>     Market Update   <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Late in 2025 into early 2026, there was hand-wringing around artificial intelligence. For software companies, the fear was that AI would erode pricing power and compress margins as new tools made it easier to replicate what once required expensive enterprise platforms. Crypto investors had their own version of the same anxiety: if AI agents could trade, allocate capital, and manage wallets autonomously, what exactly was the long-term value of today\u2019s crypto infrastructure?<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">These concerns triggered a noticeable rotation away from these sectors and into safer havens. But markets rarely dwell on one narrative for long. Spring 2026 came, and the focus shifted abruptly from technological disruption to geopolitical risk. The US\u2019 conflict with Iran became the dominant driver of market psychology, and when geopolitics takes center stage, the script changes quickly. 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These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">StockStory\u2019s analyst team \u2014 all seasoned professional investors \u2014 uses quantitative analysis and automation to deliver market-beating insights faster and with higher quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the inspection instruments stocks, including&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":501574,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[230581,114,108341,11881,85,230579,46,230580,115365,230582,27247,230578],"class_list":["post-501573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-badger-meter","tag-business","tag-earnings-results","tag-expectations","tag-il","tag-inspection-instruments","tag-israel","tag-keysight","tag-operating-income","tag-operating-income-estimates","tag-quarter","tag-viavi-solutions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=501573"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501573\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/501574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=501573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=501573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=501573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}