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Teradyne Inc(TER)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
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$245.4
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TER

11/10/2026: TER (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Teradyne Inc is a prominent designer and manufacturer of semiconductor test equipment and industrial robotics, serving markets from consumer electronics to automated manufacturing. The company is known for its leading position in chip testing, which generates significant cash flow, and its strategic expansion into cobots and autonomous mobile robots to capture growth in industrial automation. Its primary story involves balancing cyclical semiconductor demand with long-term opportunities in factory automation. Investors must monitor risks related to industry cycles, geopolitical trade tensions, and competitive pricing pressures. This stock may suit investors looking for a hybrid growth play in tech and industrial automation, noting that consistent innovation is critical to its performance.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitTeradyne offers exposure to long-term secular growth trends in AI-driven chip testing and industrial automation.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on cyclical upswings in the semiconductor sector which can be volatile.
Value investorMixed fitValuation fluctuates significantly based on the cyclical nature of its primary business segments.
Dividend investorMixed fitWhile dividends are paid consistently, the primary appeal of the stock is capital appreciation.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's cyclical nature and exposure to tech-related volatility make it less suitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is highly sensitive to semiconductor industry investment cycles.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for AI growth can occasionally lead to stretched valuation multiples.
Competition risk (Semiconductor/Robotics)Medium / highAggressive competition from global peers in testing and robotics puts pressure on margins.
Business qualityStrongThe company maintains high-quality technical moats in specialized testing and robotics.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend yield is not the primary driver of the investment thesis.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the integration of various robotics platforms and continuous innovation in chip testing.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 46.89%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TER receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TER has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+2.2%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.1%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.20%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TER's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (14.1% of revenue). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is TER's strongest growth driver at +13.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-5.0%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 101.7% and approximately 99.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.20%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 12.45%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.55%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.53%
State Street Corp 4.67%
Amvescap Plc. 4.28%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TER generates approximately $582 of gross profit, $204 of operating income, and $141 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 12.52%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TER has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 38.41B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 28.28
1Y Target Price 424.67
Price to earnings Ratio 28.28
1Y Target Price 424.67
Volume (30-day avg) 3.8M shares
Beta 1.75
52 Weeks Range 151.23 - 487.72
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 151.23 - 487.72
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.23%
Basic EPS (TTM) 8.7

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Semiconductor TestAutomatic test equipment for SoCs, memory, and analog semiconductors.This is the core engine; when chipmakers build new factories, they need these machines.
RoboticsUniversal Robots (cobots) and MiR (AMRs) for factory and logistics automation.This is the long-term growth play as companies automate to combat labor shortages.
System TestTesting for storage devices and complex electronic systems.Provides stable, diversified revenue across different electronics markets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-27
When After Market
Estimate 2.04
Actual 2.29

Profitability

Profit Margin 27.46%
Operating Margin (TTM) 30.87%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 21.59%
Return on Equity (TTM) 42.72%

Valuation

Trailing PE 28.28
Forward PE 16.1
Enterprise Value 33.74B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.68
Enterprise Value 33.74B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.75
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.25
Shares Outstanding 156.12M
Shares Floating 155.82M
Shares Outstanding 156.12M
Shares Floating 155.82M
Percent Insiders 0.2
Percent Institutions 101.65

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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