Teradyne, Inc. $TER Holdings Boosted by Franchise GP Ltd

Franchise GP Ltd lifted its holdings in Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) by 113.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 10,660 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 5,660 shares during the period. Teradyne comprises approximately 1.8% of Franchise GP Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest position. Franchise GP Ltd’s holdings in Teradyne were worth $4,274,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Milestone Asset Management LLC raised its position in Teradyne by 12.4% during the third quarter. Milestone Asset Management LLC now owns 3,605 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,445,000 after acquiring an additional 398 shares in the last quarter. Walser Wealth Management Company A Ltd Liability Co raised its holdings in Teradyne by 14.5% during the third quarter. Walser Wealth Management Company A Ltd Liability Co now owns 2,021 shares of the company’s stock valued at $810,000 after buying an additional 256 shares in the last quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Teradyne by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 1,230 shares of the company’s stock worth $493,000 after acquiring an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its holdings in shares of Teradyne by 2,171.0% during the 3rd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 1,074,459 shares of the company’s stock valued at $430,761,000 after acquiring an additional 1,027,146 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Formuepleje A S bought a new position in shares of Teradyne in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $459,000. 99.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Teradyne

In other news, CEO Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $337.83, for a total value of $1,351,320.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 108,495 shares in the company, valued at approximately $36,652,865.85. This represents a 3.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Teradyne

Here are the key news stories impacting Teradyne this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Teradyne launched the UltraFLEXplus S, a 24-slot automated test platform designed for high-mix production and complex edge-AI chips used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. The product expands Teradyne’s opportunity in the growing AI semiconductor testing market. Semicon West 2026: Teradyne launches edge AI automated test platform
• Positive Sentiment: The company also highlighted a broad technology collaboration with FormFactor, including a reported $300 million Teradyne equity investment. The partnership is intended to connect wafer-level and semiconductor test capabilities, potentially strengthening Teradyne’s position across advanced packaging and AI-chip workflows. Is Teradyne Using Edge AI Test Expansion To Redefine Its Long-Term Competitive Moat?
• Neutral Sentiment: Teradyne received TÜV Rheinland North America’s 2026 Safety and Sustainability Leadership Award. The recognition supports the company’s corporate reputation but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings or valuation. TÜV Rheinland Honors Teradyne
• Neutral Sentiment: Teradyne will report third-quarter 2026 results on October 27 after the market closes. Investors are likely to focus on semiconductor-test demand, AI-related growth, robotics performance, and whether earnings can support the stock’s elevated valuation. Teradyne to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Hotter-than-expected inflation triggered broader selling in semiconductor and AI-infrastructure stocks, including Teradyne, as investors worried that higher borrowing costs could reduce or delay AI capital spending. FormFactor, Teradyne, Applied Materials, AMD, and Intel Shares Plummet
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and investors are questioning whether Teradyne’s strong multiyear rally has already priced in much of its AI growth. A high earnings multiple increases the risk of further weakness if upcoming results or guidance do not exceed elevated expectations. Is Teradyne Too Expensive For Its Earnings Power?
• Negative Sentiment: Director Gregory Smith disclosed plans to sell 4,000 Teradyne shares valued at approximately $1.37 million. The planned insider sale may add modest pressure, although it does not necessarily indicate deteriorating business prospects. Teradyne’s Gregory Smith to Sell Shares

Teradyne Stock Down 4.5%

Shares of TER stock opened at $343.21 on Friday. Teradyne, Inc. has a 12 month low of $135.83 and a 12 month high of $487.91. The firm has a market cap of $53.66 billion, a PE ratio of 47.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.73 and a beta of 1.75. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $381.14 and a 200-day moving average of $374.19.

Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.38. The business had revenue of $1.33 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.22 billion. Teradyne had a net margin of 25.77% and a return on equity of 39.93%. Teradyne’s quarterly revenue was up 103.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.57 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts predict that Teradyne, Inc. will post 9.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Teradyne Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th were paid a dividend of $0.13 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. Teradyne’s payout ratio is currently 7.13%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on TER. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Teradyne from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $465.00 target price on shares of Teradyne in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Teradyne from $387.00 to $397.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Teradyne from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 28th. Finally, Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of Teradyne from $415.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Teradyne has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $396.80.

Teradyne Profile

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.