Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, TE Connectivity (TEL) trades at $215.83, down 2.8% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $190.27 to $252.56; the price is 14.5% below that high. It is 14.5% below its all-time high of $252.56, reached in April 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +290.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 0.7% above its 200-day average of $214.25, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 28.3% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 21.1 and a dividend yield of 1.45%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "TE Connectivity (TEL) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/tel
Where it trades today
trading 41% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
TE Connectivity (TEL) is 14.5% below its all-time high of $252.56, reached in April 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +290.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- TEL trades at 21.1x earnings versus 28.5x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- TEL carries a beta of 1.14, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- TEL is in a bullish short-term regime and only 14.5% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- TEL is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for TEL come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
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- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What TE Connectivity does
TE Connectivity plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells connectivity and sensor solutions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the AsiaPacific, and the Americas. The company operates through two reportable segments, Transportation Solutions and Industrial Solutions. It provides antennas, application tooling, cable assemblies, connectors, electromagnetic compatibility/electromagnetic interference solutions, energy and power, fiber optics, heat shrink tubing, identification and labeling, medical components, passive components, relays and contactors, sensors, switches, terminals and splices, wires and cables, and wire protection and management solutions. The company also…
What analysts expect
TEL carries a buy consensus from 19 analysts, with an average price target of $249.42 versus $215.83 today (+15.6%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
TEL generated $19.32B in trailing revenue (13.8% year over year), with a 15.6% net margin, and $2.34B of free cash flow, against $4.58B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.26B | $6.08B | $3.38B | $1.84B | $6.20 | $3.20B |
| 2024 | $15.85B | $5.46B | $2.98B | $3.19B | $10.40 | $2.80B |
| 2023 | $16.03B | $5.05B | $2.68B | $1.91B | $6.06 | $2.40B |
| 2022 | $16.28B | $5.24B | $2.94B | $2.43B | $7.52 | $1.70B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
TEL is in 9 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLK: 0.35% of the fund, holding #41 of 75.
Famous investors who hold it
TEL is in the latest 13F of 2 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Ray Dalio (Bridgewater Associates) holds the most of it: 0.35% of the portfolio, position #47 of 992, as of Q2 2026.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
TEL beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Back above its 50-day average, still under the long-term trend.
recovering- Price is 2.8% above its 50-day average and 0.7% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 55 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $221.11 (+2.4%), the nearest floor $212.77 (-1.4%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is TEL a good investment in 2026?
TE Connectivity trades at a P/E ratio of 21.1, with medium volatility (28.3% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.
What is the risk level of TEL?
Based on 30-day volatility of 28.3%, TEL has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.14 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does TEL pay dividends?
Yes, TE Connectivity has a dividend yield of 1.45%.
How far is TEL from its all-time high?
TE Connectivity is 14.5% below its all-time high of $252.56, reached in April 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +290.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold TEL?
9 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold TE Connectivity. The largest weights: XLK (0.35%), VGT (0.27%), VIG (0.26%), VYM (0.24%) and VTV (0.22%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is TEL?
0.09%, as of August 31, 2026: TEL is holding #199 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.91 in TE Connectivity.
Which famous investors own TEL?
Ray Dalio (0.35% of Bridgewater Associates's 13F) and Renaissance Technologies (0.10% of Founded by Jim Simons's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for TEL?
The average analyst price target for TE Connectivity (TEL) is $249.42 based on 19 analyst estimates, about 15.6% above the current price of $215.83. The published range runs from $215.00 to $306.00.
How much revenue does TEL generate?
TE Connectivity reported $19.32B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 13.8% year over year. Net margin sits at 15.6%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare TEL with anything
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