VMS Asset Management Limited Purchases 9,565 Shares of Teradyne, Inc. $TER

VMS Asset Management Limited grew its position in Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) by 96.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 19,516 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,565 shares during the period. Teradyne comprises about 3.1% of VMS Asset Management Limited’s portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest position. VMS Asset Management Limited’s holdings in Teradyne were worth $7,824,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Ashurst Perkins Coie Trust Co purchased a new position in Teradyne during the third quarter worth about $176,000. Mather Group LLC. grew its position in Teradyne by 7.9% in the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 3,017 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,210,000 after purchasing an additional 220 shares in the last quarter. Fortune 45 LLC grew its position in Teradyne by 13.2% in the 3rd quarter. Fortune 45 LLC now owns 2,459 shares of the company’s stock worth $986,000 after purchasing an additional 286 shares in the last quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC increased its stake in Teradyne by 127.3% in the 3rd quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 250 shares of the company’s stock valued at $100,000 after buying an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Strategy Asset Managers LLC purchased a new stake in Teradyne in the 3rd quarter valued at about $967,000. 99.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Teradyne

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?

Teradyne Trading Down 5.5%

Teradyne stock opened at $359.44 on Thursday. Teradyne, Inc. has a 1-year low of $135.83 and a 1-year high of $487.91. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $381.97 and a 200 day simple moving average of $373.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $56.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.31, a P/E/G ratio of 0.77 and a beta of 1.75.

Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 company had revenue of $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.22 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.57 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 103.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Teradyne, Inc. will post 9.11 EPS for the current year.

Teradyne Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th were paid a $0.13 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Teradyne’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 7.13%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Teradyne news, 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 transaction of $1,351,320.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 108,495 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $36,652,865.85. The trade was a 3.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.19% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

TER has been the topic of several research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $465.00 price objective on shares of Teradyne in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Bank of America raised their target price on Teradyne from $365.00 to $525.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Zacks Research cut Teradyne from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Robert W. Baird reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $420.00 target price on shares of Teradyne in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their price target on shares of Teradyne from $415.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report 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, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $396.80.

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.