Keysight (NYSE: KEYS) director sells 870 shares, keeps over 42K
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Keysight Technologies, Inc. director Richard P. Hamada executed an open-market sale of 870 shares of common stock on March 30, 2026 at a weighted average price of $275.781 per share, within a range of $275.500 to $276.020. Following this transaction, he directly holds 42,160.266 shares of Keysight common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 870 shares ($239,929)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
HAMADA RICHARD P
Role
Director
Sold
870 shs ($240K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 870 | $275.781 | $240K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 42,160.266 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 870 shares
Weighted average sale price: $275.781 per share
Shares held after transaction: 42,160.266 shares
3 metrics
Shares sold
870 shares
Open-market sale of Keysight common stock on March 30, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$275.781 per share
Average sale price, range $275.500–$276.020
Shares held after transaction
42,160.266 shares
Director’s direct ownership following the sale
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"executed an open-market sale of 870 shares of common stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"Average weighted price is $275.781, with a range"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Common Stock financial
"open-market sale of 870 shares of common stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"documented as a standard Form 4 insider trading report"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did KEYS director Richard P. Hamada report?
Richard P. Hamada reported an open-market sale of 870 shares of Keysight Technologies common stock. The transaction reflects a routine disposition and is documented as a standard Form 4 insider trading report.
Was the KEYS insider trade a buy or sell transaction?
The Keysight Technologies Form 4 shows a sell transaction. Richard P. Hamada executed an open-market sale of 870 shares of common stock rather than purchasing additional shares.
What does the weighted average price mean in the KEYS Form 4 filing?
The weighted average price of $275.781 means multiple trades occurred between $275.500 and $276.020. The average reflects the combined price and share volume of those trades, rather than a single execution price.