The stock of Teradyne, Inc (TER) has gone down by -1.81% for the week, with a 0.47% rise in the past month and a -32.09% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.26%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are 6.01% for TER. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 2.20% for TER’s stock, with a -33.96% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ: TER) Right Now?
Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ: TER) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 21.35x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for TER is at 1.70. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 9 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 rating it as “overweight,” 3 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for TER is 156.57M, and currently, shorts hold a 4.33% of that float. The average trading volume for TER on May 06, 2025 was 3.56M shares.
TER) stock’s latest price update
Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ: TER)’s stock price has gone decline by -0.58 in comparison to its previous close of 75.88, however, the company has experienced a -1.81% decrease in its stock price over the last five trading days. zacks.com reported 2025-04-29 that TER’s first-quarter 2024 results reflect strength in Semiconductor Test, but a cautious outlook keeps investors watchful.
Analysts’ Opinion of TER
TD Cowen, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see TER reach a price target of $110, previously predicting the price at $135. The rating they have provided for TER stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on March 12th, 2025.
Vertical Research gave a rating of “Buy” to TER, setting the target price at $135 in the report published on March 07th of the current year.
TER Trading at -12.20% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought TER to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -53.78% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 6.01%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.26%, as shares surge +9.78% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -34.92% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, TER fell by -1.81%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -50.48% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $73.81. In addition, Teradyne, Inc saw -40.09% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at TER starting from JOHNSON MERCEDES, who sale 625 shares at the price of $110.96 back on Mar 03 ’25. After this action, JOHNSON MERCEDES now owns 12,768 shares of Teradyne, Inc, valued at $69,350 using the latest closing price.
JOHNSON MERCEDES, the Director of Teradyne, Inc, proposed sale 625 shares at $110.96 during a trade that took place back on Mar 03 ’25, which means that JOHNSON MERCEDES is holding shares at $69,350 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for TER
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.2 for the present operating margin
- 0.59 for the gross margin
The net margin for Teradyne, Inc stands at 0.2. The total capital return value is set at 0.19. Equity return is now at value 21.55, with 16.22 for asset returns.
Based on Teradyne, Inc (TER), the company’s capital structure generated 0.02 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 12.02. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.02. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -6055.69.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 593.79 million with net debt to EBITDA at -0.57. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 4.04. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.31for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.78. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.70.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Teradyne, Inc (TER) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
