K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc Takes Position in Teradyne, Inc. $TER

K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc bought a new position in shares of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 10,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,445,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. RWA Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in Teradyne by 1.0% during the third quarter. RWA Wealth Partners LLC now owns 27,569 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,795,000 after acquiring an additional 262 shares during the last quarter. Aspen Wealth Strategies LLC bought a new stake in shares of Teradyne during the 3rd quarter valued at about $577,000. TD Asset Management Inc grew its stake in Teradyne by 237.4% during the third quarter. TD Asset Management Inc now owns 154,813 shares of the company’s stock worth $21,308,000 after purchasing an additional 108,933 shares during the period. Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. bought a new stake in Teradyne in the third quarter worth approximately $432,000. Finally, Mufg Securities Americas Inc. lifted its stake in Teradyne by 20.7% in the third quarter. Mufg Securities Americas Inc. now owns 4,290 shares of the company’s stock valued at $590,000 after buying an additional 735 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 99.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Gregory Stephen Smith sold 1,108 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.31, for a total transaction of $223,051.48. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 93,409 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,804,165.79. This represents a 1.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Teradyne Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ TER opened at $342.82 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $249.34 and a 200-day moving average price of $183.62. The stock has a market capitalization of $53.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 98.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 1.83. Teradyne, Inc. has a 1 year low of $65.77 and a 1 year high of $343.69.

Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $1.80 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.44. The business had revenue of $1.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $970.44 million. Teradyne had a net margin of 17.37% and a return on equity of 22.68%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 43.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.95 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Teradyne, Inc. will post 3.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Teradyne Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a $0.12 dividend. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. Teradyne’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 14.94%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

TER has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and set a $335.00 price objective on shares of Teradyne in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Northland Securities restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $270.00 price target on shares of Teradyne in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Teradyne from $215.00 to $325.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Evercore increased their price objective on shares of Teradyne from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Teradyne in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $256.24.

Key Teradyne News

Here are the key news stories impacting Teradyne this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI-driven revenue surge — Analysts and industry pieces highlight that AI testing and robotics are driving rapid revenue acceleration; one report says AI could represent up to ~70% of Teradyne’s Q1-2026 revenue, underpinning near-term earnings upside. TER Rides on Strong AI Infrastructure Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst revisions and momentum — Coverage comparing Teradyne to peers notes large upward earnings-estimate revisions and a six‑month share surge (~177%), suggesting improved sell‑side sentiment and momentum flows supporting the stock. Amphenol vs. Teradyne: Which AI Chip Stock Should You Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Product and geographic expansion — Teradyne is showcasing new AI-driven semiconductor test platforms and expanded robotics offerings at the IESA Vision Summit in India, supporting market-share growth in a growing electronics/semiconductor market. Teradyne to Showcase Leading Semiconductor Test Solutions at IESA Vision Summit
• Neutral Sentiment: Robotics/AI sector tailwinds — Broader robotics and physical-AI enthusiasm (e.g., Nvidia-led initiatives) provide a positive backdrop for Teradyne’s robotics unit, but general sector hype can be cyclical and competitive. Top Robotics Stocks Worth Investing Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation considerations — Multiple reports note Teradyne’s valuation has expanded materially after recent gains; investors should balance growth expectations against a high P/E and stretched multiples. Teradyne Showcases AI Testing At IESA Summit As Valuation Runs Hot
• Negative Sentiment: Institutional trimming — Cathie Wood’s ARK sold roughly $35M of Teradyne stock and redeployed funds into other names, a visible block sale that can create short-term selling pressure or signal tactical rebalancing by large active funds. Cathie Wood Sells $35M in Teradyne

Teradyne Profile

Teradyne, Inc is a global supplier of automatic test equipment and related services principally used to test semiconductors, wireless products and complex electronic systems. Founded in 1960, the company is headquartered in North Reading, Massachusetts, and has a long history of developing capital equipment and software that help semiconductor manufacturers, electronics OEMs and contract manufacturers validate product performance and reliability during design and production.

The company’s product portfolio centers on automatic test equipment (ATE) and system-level test solutions that address chip- and board-level validation, burn-in and reliability screening.