Tensor Edge Capital LLC raised its position in shares of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER – Free Report) by 53.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 177,505 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 61,505 shares during the period. Teradyne makes up approximately 9.0% of Tensor Edge Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. Tensor Edge Capital LLC’s holdings in Teradyne were worth $52,623,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Teradyne in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Teradyne by 192.9% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 164 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Teradyne during the 4th quarter worth $37,000. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its position in shares of Teradyne by 49.6% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Finally, University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new stake in shares of Teradyne during the 4th quarter worth $41,000. 99.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Teradyne Price Performance
NASDAQ TER opened at $369.09 on Friday. Teradyne, Inc. has a twelve month low of $88.60 and a twelve month high of $487.91. The company has a market cap of $57.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 68.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 1.74. The business’s fifty day moving average is $386.59 and its 200 day moving average is $316.48.
Teradyne Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 12th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 21st were paid a $0.13 dividend. This is an increase from Teradyne’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 21st. Teradyne’s payout ratio is currently 9.63%.
Insider Activity
In related news, VP Ryan Driscoll sold 680 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $377.60, for a total value of $256,768.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 7,665 shares in the company, valued at $2,894,304. This trade represents a 8.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Gregory Stephen Smith sold 8,597 shares of Teradyne stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $338.98, for a total transaction of $2,914,211.06. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 124,470 shares in the company, valued at approximately $42,192,840.60. This represents a 6.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 14,941 shares of company stock valued at $5,444,112 over the last quarter. 0.19% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research firms have issued reports on TER. Susquehanna lifted their target price on Teradyne from $415.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on shares of Teradyne from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Morgan Stanley set a $387.00 price target on shares of Teradyne in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Teradyne from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on shares of Teradyne from $400.00 to $550.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $382.87.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on TER
Key Stories Impacting Teradyne
Here are the key news stories impacting Teradyne this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna raised its price target on Teradyne to a Street-high $550, citing stronger chip equipment spending expectations and AI-driven demand for advanced testing. Susquehanna Boosts Teradyne to a New Street High of $550 as It Lifts Chip Equipment Spending Forecast.
- Positive Sentiment: Another valuation update lifted Teradyne’s assessed fair value from $374.82 to $416.65, reflecting higher AI-related forecasts and improved expectations for semiconductor capex. Teradyne (TER) Stock Sees Fair Value Lift As Analysts Raise AI Driven Forecasts
- Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary also highlighted Teradyne’s strong run, with the stock gaining about 38% over three months on AI demand, acquisitions, and solid guidance. Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold TER Stock After a 38% Rise in 3 Months?
- Neutral Sentiment: Some market analysis says Teradyne still trades at a premium after its huge one-year rally, suggesting much of the AI automation optimism may already be reflected in the share price. Teradyne (TER) Stock Still Trades At A Premium Following AI Automation Expansion
- Negative Sentiment: Teradyne and other chip stocks sold off as the semiconductor sector weakened on fears that AI-driven chip demand may be cooling. KLA Corporation and Teradyne Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know
- Negative Sentiment: Broader semiconductor weakness led to a rough start to the quarter, contributing to pressure on TER alongside the sector’s two-day selloff. Chip Stocks Off to Rough Start in Third Quarter With 2-Day Skid
- Negative Sentiment: One bearish article argued TER is risky despite its rally, which may reinforce caution after the stock’s strong run. 3 Reasons TER is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
About Teradyne
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.
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