Northland Capital's Q1 Earnings Estimate for Teradyne

Analysts from Northland Capital Markets have made their earnings predictions for Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER). In their report published on January 30th, they projected an earnings-per-share (EPS) of $1.08 for the first quarter of 2026. Northland Capital currently maintains a "Strong Buy" rating on the stock, suggesting a confident outlook for Teradyne.

The consensus estimate for Teradyne's earnings for the entire year is set at $4.10 per share. Furthermore, Northland Capital has also provided earnings expectations for the following quarters, estimating $1.79 for Q2 2026 and $1.86 for Q3 2026.

Recent Earnings Report

Teradyne recently announced its earnings results on January 29th, reporting an EPS of $0.95 for the previous quarter. This figure exceeded analysts’ expectations of $0.91 by $0.04. The company achieved a net margin of 19.23% and a return on equity of 19.23%. This solid performance has contributed to a generally positive sentiment among analysts.

Analyst Price Targets

Other financial analysts have also shared their insights regarding Teradyne. For instance, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target from $140.00 to $125.00, advising a "hold" rating. Robert W. Baird also reduced their target from $140.00 to $133.00, while maintaining an "outperform" rating. Meanwhile, Northland Securities cut their target from $154.00 to $140.00, still labeling it as "outperform." On a positive note, Evercore ISI increased their price objective from $130.00 to $145.00 and assigned an "overweight" rating to the stock. Additionally, JPMorgan Chase upgraded Teradyne from a "neutral" to an "overweight" rating, raising their price target from $145.00 to $158.00.

Stock Behavior

As of the last update, Teradyne's shares were trading at $115.08, which indicates a decline of 5.7%. Its fifty-day simple moving average stands at $125.22, while the 200-day moving average is at $125.64. The company has a market capitalization of $18.74 billion, and its price-to-earnings ratio is recorded at 34.56. Over the last year, Teradyne’s stock has ranged between a low of $92.29 and a high of $163.21.

Dividends and Stock Buyback

Recently, Teradyne's board approved a $100 million stock buyback plan, a move that often signals the management's belief that the stock is underpriced. Furthermore, Teradyne declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, which will be payable on March 14th to shareholders on record by February 14th. This dividend translates to an annual yield of 0.42% and reflects a payout ratio of 14.41%.

Insider Transactions

In insider news, CEO Gregory Smith sold 3,080 shares at an average price of $130.00, totaling $400,400. Following this transaction, he retains 74,660 shares. Additionally, insider Richard Burns sold 407 shares at an average of $120.51. Recent insider trading reflects ongoing activity within the company's leadership.

Investing Insights

As Teradyne continues to draw interest from institutional investors, there are indications of a bullish sentiment. Recent stock trades have shown that major stakeholders, including State Street Corp and Van ECK Associates, are increasing their stakes, signaling confidence in Teradyne's future performance. Overall, Teradyne has garnered an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with a price target averaging $148.23 among analysts.

About Teradyne

Teradyne, Inc specializes in designing, developing, and selling automated test systems and robotics across a variety of sectors, including semiconductor testing. They have four main segments: Semiconductor Test, System Test, Robotics, and Wireless Test, catering to multiple industries like electronics and automotive.

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