Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) CEO Gregory Stephen Smith Sells 4,000 Shares

Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) CEO Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares of Teradyne stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $337.83, for a total value of $1,351,320.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 108,495 shares in the company, valued at $36,652,865.85. This trade represents a 3.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Gregory Stephen Smith also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, August 17th, Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares of Teradyne stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $425.00, for a total value of $1,700,000.00.

Teradyne Price Performance

NASDAQ TER opened at $341.15 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $53.34 billion, a PE ratio of 46.80, a P/E/G ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.78. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $364.17 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $360.33. Teradyne, Inc. has a 1-year low of $112.81 and a 1-year high of $487.91.

Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.38. Teradyne had a return on equity of 39.93% and a net margin of 25.77%.The business had revenue of $1.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.22 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.57 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 103.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Teradyne, Inc. will post 9.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Teradyne Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.13 dividend. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. Teradyne’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 7.13%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Teradyne from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 12th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Teradyne from $387.00 to $397.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Teradyne from $440.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Susquehanna upped their price objective on Teradyne from $415.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $465.00 price objective on shares of Teradyne in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $396.80.

Teradyne News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Teradyne this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI-driven growth outlook: Analysts and market commentary continue to favor Teradyne over some semiconductor peers, citing stronger earnings momentum and expected demand for equipment used to test AI chips. The company’s robotics and semiconductor exposure also supports its long-term growth narrative. ASX vs. TER: Which AI Semiconductor Stock Should You Buy Right Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Relative strength and bullish coverage: Teradyne has substantially outperformed other semiconductor stocks over the past year, and analysts remain broadly constructive on its future. The stock’s resilience while the wider market declined may reinforce investor confidence. How Is Teradyne Stock Performance Compared to Other Semiconductor Stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion in India: Teradyne opened a Bengaluru office to support semiconductor manufacturing customers as India builds domestic fabrication, packaging and testing capacity. The move expands the company’s regional presence and could create longer-term opportunities, though it is unlikely to materially affect near-term results. Teradyne Opens Office in India
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains demanding: Commentary highlights that Teradyne trades at a premium earnings multiple after a sharp annual rally. The valuation reflects substantial expected growth from AI-chip testing, leaving the stock sensitive to any slowdown in semiconductor demand or difficulty converting AI opportunities into revenue. Teradyne Looks Expensive Until You Price the AI Chips It Has Not Tested Yet
• Negative Sentiment: CEO stock sale: Chief Executive Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares worth approximately $1.35 million. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which reduces its significance as a discretionary bearish signal, but it may still modestly weigh on sentiment. SEC insider transaction filing

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Teradyne

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in TER. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Teradyne by 42.5% during the second quarter. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $55,000 after buying an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Vestor Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of Teradyne by 15.4% during the first quarter. Vestor Capital LLC now owns 285 shares of the company’s stock valued at $85,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the period. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC lifted its stake in shares of Teradyne by 5.8% during the second quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC now owns 727 shares of the company’s stock valued at $352,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the period. Stephens Inc. AR boosted its position in Teradyne by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 3,332 shares of the company’s stock worth $645,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sapient Capital LLC boosted its position in Teradyne by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Sapient Capital LLC now owns 2,849 shares of the company’s stock worth $560,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 99.77% of the company’s stock.

Teradyne Company Profile

Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ: TER) develops and supplies automated test equipment and industrial automation solutions. Its testing products are used by semiconductor, electronics, wireless, storage and other manufacturers to evaluate the performance and quality of components, devices and systems during production.

The company’s semiconductor test business provides systems for testing logic, memory, analog and mixed-signal devices, along with related handlers and software. Teradyne also offers system and product test solutions for electronic equipment and wireless devices.