Inspire Investing LLC lifted its position in shares of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER – Free Report) by 38.7% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 33,057 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,231 shares during the quarter. Teradyne comprises 0.6% of Inspire Investing LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest holding. Inspire Investing LLC’s holdings in Teradyne were worth $13,253,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Community Financial Services Group LLC acquired a new stake in Teradyne in the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Teradyne by 1,320.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 71 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the period. Mcdonald Partners LLC bought a new position in Teradyne during the second quarter worth about $36,000. Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in Teradyne during the second quarter worth about $41,000. Finally, McIlrath & Eck LLC acquired a new position in Teradyne during the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. 99.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Teradyne Price Performance
Shares of TER opened at $308.85 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $373.22 and its 200-day moving average is $374.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $48.29 billion, a PE ratio of 42.37, a PEG ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 1.75. Teradyne, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $144.07 and a fifty-two week high of $487.91.
Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $2.47 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.38. Teradyne had a net margin of 25.77% and a return on equity of 39.93%. The business had revenue of $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.22 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.57 EPS. Teradyne’s revenue was up 103.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that Teradyne, Inc. will post 9.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Teradyne Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th were given a dividend of $0.13 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. Teradyne’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 7.13%.
Key Teradyne News
Here are the key news stories impacting Teradyne this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive on Teradyne ahead of earnings, citing strong AI-driven demand, expanding semiconductor-test opportunities, a favorable Q3 outlook and a history of earnings beats. Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold TER Stock Before Q3 Earnings Release?
- Positive Sentiment: Teradyne is being positioned as a potentially stronger AI-component investment than AMD because of its diversified AI exposure, semiconductor-test demand and expected growth potential. TER vs. AMD: Which AI Component Supplier Stock Is the Better Buy?
- Positive Sentiment: Teradyne Robotics and Sereact are expanding their partnership to combine Sereact’s physical-AI software with Universal Robots’ collaborative arms for warehouse tasks, including automated returns handling. The deployment of hundreds of systems could improve Teradyne’s exposure to logistics and industrial automation. How Teradyne, NVIDIA & Sereact Automate Retail Returns
- Neutral Sentiment: October 27 earnings are the next major catalyst. Investors will look for confirmation that AI-related semiconductor testing is offsetting broader industry risks and supporting the company’s upbeat outlook. Teradyne stock: Results date arrives October 27
- Negative Sentiment: TER sold off alongside chip and AI stocks as investors questioned whether the sector can sustain its rebound. Reports also cited component shortages and cleanroom capacity constraints that could limit semiconductor-equipment makers’ ability to meet demand through 2027. Teradyne slumps as tech sector falls
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $341.28, for a total transaction of $1,365,120.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 104,495 shares in the company, valued at $35,662,053.60. The trade was a 3.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 12,000 shares of company stock worth $4,416,440 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms have issued reports on TER. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $420.00 price objective on shares of Teradyne in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings raised Teradyne from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. UBS Group lifted their target price on Teradyne from $440.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $465.00 target price on shares of Teradyne in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Teradyne from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 28th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Teradyne currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $396.80.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on TER
Teradyne Company Profile
Teradyne, Inc develops and supplies automated test equipment and industrial automation products. Its systems help manufacturers test the functionality, performance, and reliability of semiconductor devices, electronic systems, wireless products, and other complex products throughout the production process.
The company’s product portfolio includes semiconductor test systems, memory and system-level test equipment, and solutions for printed circuit boards and electronic products. Teradyne also provides collaborative robots through Universal Robots and autonomous mobile robots through Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), supporting applications such as assembly, material handling, machine tending, packaging, and warehouse logistics.
Founded in 1960 and headquartered in North Reading, Massachusetts, Teradyne serves customers worldwide, including semiconductor manufacturers, electronics producers, automotive companies, and industrial businesses.
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