Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Teradyne Inc. (TER) trades at $411.78, up 193.8% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $131.75 to $487.91; the price is 15.6% below that high. It is 15.6% below its all-time high of $487.91, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +1859.6%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 21.6% above its 200-day average of $338.65, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 68.8% annualized, which we rate very high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 59.1 and a dividend yield of 0.13%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Teradyne Inc. (TER) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/ter
Where it trades today
trading 79% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Teradyne Inc. (TER) is 15.6% below its all-time high of $487.91, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +1859.6%, 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.
- TER trades at 59.1x earnings, well above the technology average of 28.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 68.8%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- TER is in a bullish short-term regime and only 15.6% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- TER is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in TER.
- 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.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for TER 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 →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for TER. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- 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 Teradyne Inc. does
Teradyne, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of automated test systems and robotics products in the United States, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through Semiconductor Test, Robotics, and Other segments. The Semiconductor Test segment offers products and services for wafer level and device package testing, and system level testing of semiconductor devices in automotive, industrial, communications, consumer, smartphones, cloud, computer and electronic game, and other applications. This segment also provides FLEX test platform systems; J750 test system to address the volume semiconductor devices, including microcontrollers;…
Employees
6,600
Industry
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Headquarters
North Reading, United States
What analysts expect
TER carries a buy consensus from 15 analysts, with an average price target of $446.47 versus $411.78 today (+8.4%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
TER generated $4.46B in trailing revenue (103.9% year over year), with a 25.8% net margin, and $437.38M of free cash flow, supported by $254.70M of net cash.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.19B | $1.86B | $688.61M | $554.05M | $3.48 | $450.41M |
| 2024 | $2.82B | $1.65B | $552.24M | $542.37M | $3.41 | $474.08M |
| 2023 | $2.68B | $1.54B | $522.35M | $448.75M | $2.91 | $425.59M |
| 2022 | $3.16B | $1.87B | $849.12M | $715.50M | $4.52 | $414.67M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
TER is in 12 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in SOXX: 2.98% of the fund, holding #15 of 30.
Famous investors who hold it
TER is in the latest 13F of 2 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Ray Dalio (Bridgewater Associates) holds the most of it: 0.20% of the portfolio, position #82 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
TER beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In an uptrend, pressing toward $417.48 resistance.
uptrend- Price is 8.2% above its 50-day average and 21.6% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 56 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $417.48 (+1.4%), the nearest floor $382.62 (-7.1%).
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 TER a good investment in 2026?
Teradyne Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 59.1, with very high volatility (68.8% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.
What is the risk level of TER?
Based on 30-day volatility of 68.8%, TER has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.75 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does TER pay dividends?
Yes, Teradyne Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.13%.
How far is TER from its all-time high?
Teradyne Inc. is 15.6% below its all-time high of $487.91, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +1859.6%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold TER?
12 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Teradyne Inc.. The largest weights: SOXX (2.98%), SMH (1.23%), ARKK (0.93%), XLK (0.35%) and QQQM (0.27%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to October 1, 2026.
How much of VOO is TER?
0.08%, as of August 31, 2026: TER is holding #210 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.83 in Teradyne Inc..
Which famous investors own TER?
Ray Dalio (0.20% of Bridgewater Associates's 13F) and Renaissance Technologies (0.15% 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 TER?
The average analyst price target for Teradyne Inc. (TER) is $446.47 based on 15 analyst estimates, about 8.4% above the current price of $411.78. The published range runs from $350.00 to $550.00.
How much revenue does TER generate?
Teradyne Inc. reported $4.46B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 103.9% year over year. Net margin sits at 25.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare TER with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.