Keyence Overview
- Year Founded
-
1974
- Status
-
Public
- Employees
-
12,784
- Stock Symbol
-
6861
- Investments
-
4
- Share Price
-
$466.46
- (As of Friday Closing)
Keyence General Information
Description
Keyence Corporation was founded in May 1974 by Takemitsu Takizaki and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. It began as Lead Electric Co., Ltd. before rebranding to Keyence (derived from "KEY of sciENCE") in 1986. As a global leader in industrial automation, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high-precision products, including sensors (photoelectric, laser, proximity), machine vision systems, measurement instruments (laser displacement sensors, 3D scanners), control systems (PLCs, HMIs), laser markers, digital microscopes, and safety equipment.
Contact Information
Website
www.keyence.co.jpCorporate Office
- 1-3-14, Higashinakajima
- Higashiyodogawa-ku
- Osaka, 533-8555
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 1-3-14, Higashinakajima
- Higashiyodogawa-ku
- Osaka, 533-8555
- Japan
Keyence Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Keyence’s stock price is $466.46. Its current market cap is $113B with 243M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $466.46 | $469.68 | $328.50 - $557.80 | $113B | 243M | 613K | $14.25 |
Keyence Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Keyence has a trailing 12-month revenue of $8.64B.
|
In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2026 31-Mar-2026 | FY 2025 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 114,930,018 | 74,884,717 | 86,932,790 | 105,134,992 |
| Revenue | 8,637,407 | 7,757,768 | 6,945,299 | 6,694,505 |
| EBITDA | 4,891,691 | 4,224,477 | 3,719,620 | 3,652,188 |
| Net Income | 3,455,889 | 2,953,626 | 2,614,170 | 2,558,256 |
| Total Assets | 25,125,380 | 22,961,973 | 21,980,568 | 19,588,980 |
| Total Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Keyence Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Keyence Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
Keyence Competitors (55)
One of Keyence’s 55 competitors is Cognex, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Natick, MA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognex | Formerly VC-backed | Natick, MA | ||||
| Nikon (Tokyo) | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Novanta IMS | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Marlborough, CT | ||||
| Fanuc | Corporation | Oshino-mura, Japan | ||||
| Teledyne Technologies | Corporation | Thousand Oaks, CA |
Keyence Related Research & Analysis
Explore institutional-grade private market research from our team of analysts.
-
Verticals
Keyence Patents
Keyence Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2026178335-A | Program creation support device | Pending | 24-Aug-2026 | ||
| JP-7941341-B2 | Automation program creation device, automation program creation method, automation program creation program, computer-readable recording medium, and recorded device. | Active | 27-Oct-2025 | ||
| JP-2026177516-A | Image measuring device | Pending | 25-Apr-2025 | ||
| WO-2026225341-A1 | Image measuring device | Pending | 25-Apr-2025 | ||
| WO-2026225342-A1 | Image measuring device | Pending | 25-Apr-2025 |
Keyence Signals
Growth Rate
Growth
Size Multiple
Key Data Points
Similarweb Unique Visitors
Majestic Referring Domains
Keyence Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Keyence Investments & Acquisitions (4)
Keyence’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with TraceParts. The deal was made on 23-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TraceParts | 23-Oct-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Things | 07-Jul-2025 | Early Stage VC | Software Development Applications | ||
| Cadenas | 20-May-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Multimedia and Design Software | ||
| Alt (Business/Productivity Software) | 19-Sep-2023 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software |
Keyence ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
14.74 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
Global
Covered Companies
of 13,585
Rank
Percentile
Technology Hardware
Industry
of 556
Rank
Percentile
Electronics Equipment
Subindustry
of 106
Rank
Percentile
Keyence Exits (1)
Keyence’s most recent exit was on 19-Sep-2023 from Alt (Business/Productivity Software). The exit was categorized as with 23 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt (Business/Productivity Software) | 19-Sep-2023 | Completed |
|
Keyence Affiliates
Subsidiaries (8)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyence International (Belgium) | Mechelen, Belgium | 2010 | |
| Keyence Canada | Mississauga, Canada | 2004 | |
| TraceParts | Saint-Romain-De-Colbosc, France | 2001 | |
| Keyence (France) | Bois-Colombes, France | 1998 | |
| Cadenas | Augsburg, Germany | 1992 |
Keyence FAQs
-
When was Keyence founded?
Keyence was founded in 1974.
-
Where is Keyence headquartered?
Keyence is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
-
What is the size of Keyence?
Keyence has 12,784 total employees.
-
What industry is Keyence in?
Keyence’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.
-
Is Keyence a private or public company?
Keyence is a Public company.
-
What is Keyence’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Keyence is 6861.
-
What is the current stock price of Keyence?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Keyence is $466.46.
-
What is the current market cap of Keyence?
The current market capitalization of Keyence is $113B.
-
What is Keyence’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Keyence is $8.64B.
-
Who are Keyence’s competitors?
Cognex, Nikon (Tokyo), Novanta IMS, Fanuc, and Teledyne Technologies are some of the 55 competitors of Keyence.
-
What is Keyence’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Keyence’s EPS for 12 months was $14.25.
Data Transparency
-
Meet our data hygiene team
Discover how our experts ensure you’re getting the most accurate financial data in the industry.
Read more -
How PitchBook sources data
Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million hours researching, organizing, and integrating the information you need most.
Discover our process
