Keysight Technologies, Inc.KEYS
Keysight Technologies, Inc. Revenue Disclosure
3. REVENUE
Disaggregation of Revenue
We disaggregate our revenue from contracts with customers by geographic region, end market, and timing of revenue recognition, as we believe these categories best depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Disaggregated revenue is presented for each of our reportable segments, CSG and EISG.
| Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CSG | EISG | Total | CSG | EISG | Total | CSG | EISG | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Region | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 1,799 | $ | 408 | $ | 2,207 | $ | 1,657 | $ | 398 | $ | 2,055 | $ | 1,798 | $ | 407 | $ | 2,205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | 537 | 419 | 956 | 518 | 416 | 934 | 536 | 420 | 956 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asia Pacific | 1,390 | 822 | 2,212 | 1,245 | 745 | 1,990 | 1,351 | 952 | 2,303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 3,726 | $ | 1,649 | $ | 5,375 | $ | 3,420 | $ | 1,559 | $ | 4,979 | $ | 3,685 | $ | 1,779 | $ | 5,464 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| End Market | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aerospace, Defense & Government | $ | 1,238 | $ | — | $ | 1,238 | $ | 1,149 | $ | — | $ | 1,149 | $ | 1,250 | $ | — | $ | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial Communications | 2,488 | — | 2,488 | 2,271 | — | 2,271 | 2,435 | — | 2,435 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electronic Industrial | — | 1,649 | 1,649 | — | 1,559 | 1,559 | — | 1,779 | 1,779 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 3,726 | $ | 1,649 | $ | 5,375 | $ | 3,420 | $ | 1,559 | $ | 4,979 | $ | 3,685 | $ | 1,779 | $ | 5,464 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue recognized at a point in time | $ | 2,966 | $ | 1,371 | $ | 4,337 | $ | 2,683 | $ | 1,273 | $ | 3,956 | $ | 3,012 | $ | 1,515 | $ | 4,527 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue recognized over time | 760 | 278 | 1,038 | 737 | 286 | 1,023 | 673 | 264 | 937 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 3,726 | $ | 1,649 | $ | 5,375 | $ | 3,420 | $ | 1,559 | $ | 4,979 | $ | 3,685 | $ | 1,779 | $ | 5,464 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our point-in-time revenues are generated predominantly from the sale of various types of design and test software and hardware, and per-incident repair and calibration services. Perpetual software and the portion of term software subscription revenue in this category represents revenue recognized up front upon transfer of control at the time of electronic delivery. Revenue on per-incident repair and calibration services is recognized when services are performed. Over-time revenues are generated predominantly from the repair and calibration contracts, extended warranties, technical support for hardware and software, certain software subscription and Software as a Service (“SaaS”) product offerings, and professional services. Technical support for software and when-and-if available software updates and upgrades are sold either together with our software licenses and software subscriptions, including SaaS, or separately as part of our customer support programs.
Additionally, we provide custom solutions that include combinations of hardware, software, software subscriptions, installation, professional services, and other support services, and revenue may be recognized either up front on delivery or over time depending upon the terms of the contract.
Contract Balances
Contract assets
Contract assets consist of unbilled receivables and are recorded when revenue is recognized in advance of scheduled billings to our customers. These amounts are primarily related to solutions and support arrangements when transfer of control has occurred but we have not yet invoiced. The contract assets balances were $125 million and $88 million as of October 31, 2025 and October 31, 2024, respectively, and are included in “accounts receivables, net” and “other assets” in our consolidated balance sheet.
Contract costs
We capitalize direct and incremental costs incurred to acquire contracts for which the associated revenue is expected to be recognized in future periods. We have determined that certain employee and third-party representative commission programs meet the requirements to be capitalized. These costs are initially deferred and typically amortized over the term of the customer contract which corresponds to the period of benefit. Capitalized contract costs were $44 million and $35 million as of October 31, 2025 and October 31, 2024, respectively, and are included in “other current assets” and “other assets” in the consolidated balance sheet. The amortization expense associated with these capitalized costs was $63 million, $57 million, and $62 million for the years ended October 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Contract liabilities
Our contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue that arises when we receive consideration in advance of providing the goods or services promised in the contract. Contract liabilities are primarily generated from customer deposits received in advance of shipments for products or rendering of services and are recognized as revenue when products are shipped and services are provided to the customer. We classify deferred revenue as current or non-current based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue.
The following table provides a roll-forward of our contract liabilities, current and non-current:
| Year Ended | |||||
| October 31, 2025 | |||||
| (in millions) | |||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 767 | |||
| Deferral of revenue billed in current period, net of recognition | 549 | ||||
| Deferred revenue arising out of acquisitions | 73 | ||||
| Revenue recognized that was deferred as of the beginning of the period | (513) | ||||
| Foreign currency translation impact | 8 | ||||
| Ending balance | $ | 884 | |||
For the fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, the revenue recognized from the contract liability balances as of October 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $513 million, $541 million, and $490 million, respectively.
Remaining Performance Obligations
Our expected remaining performance obligations, excluding contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less, was approximately $629 million as of October 31, 2025, and represents the company’s obligation to deliver products and services and obtain customer acceptance on delivered products. As of October 31, 2025, we expect to fulfill 51 percent of these remaining performance obligations in 2026, 35 percent in 2027 and 14 percent thereafter.
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Dec 17, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Dec 18, 2019 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.