Head to Head

ADI vs KEYS: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 96/100 score versus 63/100 for KEYS. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Analog Devices, Inc.

NASDAQ:ADI

Edge
96/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$195.7B

The boring analog giant is having its AI moment, and the industrial cycle hasn't even properly turned yet.

Full ADI analysis

Keysight Technologies, Inc.

NYSE:KEYS

63/100 Compass
FavorableAccumulate$58.2B

The test equipment vendor sitting at the intersection of AI datacenter buildouts, 6G prep, and silicon photonics validation.

Full KEYS analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADIKEYS
Revenue Growth8335
Profitability7054
Valuation5751
Momentum7674
Theme Purity7468
Moat5656
Catalysts7973
Market Position5555

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADI or KEYS the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 96/100 versus 63/100 for KEYS. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADI and KEYS?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.