Strategy Asset Managers LLC Makes New Investment in Teradyne, Inc. $TER

Strategy Asset Managers LLC acquired a new position in Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 2,413 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $967,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Community Financial Services Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Teradyne during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Teradyne by 1,320.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 71 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the period. Mcdonald Partners LLC bought a new position in Teradyne in the second quarter worth about $36,000. Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in Teradyne in the second quarter worth about $41,000. Finally, McIlrath & Eck LLC bought a new position in Teradyne in the first quarter worth about $30,000. 99.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Teradyne from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 28th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $550.00 target price on shares of Teradyne in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Robert W. Baird reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $420.00 target price on shares of Teradyne in a report on Friday, August 21st. Wall Street Zen lowered Teradyne from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Finally, Susquehanna raised their target price on Teradyne from $415.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Teradyne presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $396.80.

Teradyne News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Teradyne this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Teradyne launched its UltraFLEXplus S semiconductor test platform for complex, high-mix edge AI chips used in automotive, industrial and consumer applications. The product expands the company’s exposure to growing AI and advanced-chip testing demand. Teradyne (TER) Deepens Edge AI Test Push
• Positive Sentiment: Teradyne announced a broad technology partnership with FormFactor, including a planned $300 million equity investment. The companies aim to connect wafer-level and final semiconductor testing, potentially strengthening Teradyne’s competitive position in AI and advanced packaging workflows. Is Teradyne Using Edge AI Test Expansion To Redefine Its Long-Term Competitive Moat?
• Positive Sentiment: Argus raised its price target for Teradyne to $488, signaling continued confidence in the company’s earnings and AI-driven growth prospects. Argus Raises Target for Teradyne Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Teradyne will report third-quarter 2026 results on October 27 after the market close. The upcoming report is a near-term catalyst, particularly because investors will seek evidence that semiconductor test demand is supporting the company’s premium valuation. Teradyne to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Teradyne received TÜV Rheinland North America’s 2026 Safety and Sustainability Leadership Award, providing favorable recognition of its operational and sustainability practices. TÜV Rheinland Honors Teradyne
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are questioning whether Teradyne’s valuation is too high after an exceptional long-term rally. Commentary highlights that semiconductor testing generated substantially more revenue than robotics, while the stock’s high valuation leaves less room for earnings disappointments. AI Chips Need Testing, and Teradyne Is Winning. Is the Valuation Too High?

Insider Buying and Selling at Teradyne

In related news, CEO Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $337.83, for a total transaction of $1,351,320.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 108,495 shares of the company’s stock, 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 Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.19% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Teradyne Stock Performance

Shares of TER stock opened at $359.44 on Thursday. Teradyne, Inc. has a one year low of $135.83 and a one year high of $487.91. The company’s 50-day moving average is $381.97 and its 200 day moving average is $373.85. The company has a market capitalization of $56.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.77 and a beta of 1.75.

Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.09 by $0.38. The business had revenue of $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.22 billion. Teradyne had a net margin of 25.77% and a return on equity of 39.93%. Teradyne’s revenue was up 103.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.57 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Teradyne, Inc. will post 9.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Teradyne Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th were issued a dividend of $0.13 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Teradyne’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.13%.

About Teradyne

Teradyne, Inc is a global provider of automated test equipment and industrial automation solutions. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in North Reading, Massachusetts, the company develops systems that help manufacturers test the performance, quality, and reliability of electronic products and components.

Teradyne’s products include semiconductor test systems used to evaluate integrated circuits, memory devices, and other semiconductor components. The company also provides test solutions for wireless products, storage systems, and complex electronic systems, along with related software, services, and support.

Through its Industrial Automation segment, Teradyne offers collaborative robots from Universal Robots, autonomous mobile robots from Mobile Industrial Robots, and robotic arms and systems for manufacturing and other industrial applications.