TER Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
TER - Teradyne, Inc. Common Stock
$276.35
-19.26 (-6.52%)
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5d:
-9.07%
30d:
-13.65%
90d:
+38.94%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 27, 2026
27d
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Strength: 5.9/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: TER shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: TER shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$400.35
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$248.58
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: TER is currently trading at $276.35, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $289.73 to $322.96. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 33.6) compared to its historical average (39.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 4.9% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 81.4% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, TER is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $274.00. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 6.5% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $314.18 (+13.7%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, TER is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $274.00. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 6.5% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $314.18 (+13.7%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Fair Price Range
$289.73 -
$322.96
Company Quality Score
44/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
72.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-6.5%)
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($314.18)
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -9.1% 5-day decline
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$289.73 -
$322.96
Current vs Fair Value
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$274.00
Resistance Level
$327.42
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
33.61
Wall Street Target
$314.18
(+13.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
43.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
81.4%
Profit Margin
17.4%
Valuation Discount vs History
-4.9% cheaper
PE vs Historical
33.6 vs 39.1
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-4.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$262.81
(-5%)
2-Year Target
$249.93
(-10%)
3-Year Target
$237.68
(-14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 34→39)
$276.55
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 33.6, Growth: 31.7%)
$631.31
(+128%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.4, Growth: 31.7%)
$419.87
(+52%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 31.7%)
$356.89
(+29%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (48x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (34x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 48.31 | Forward EPS (Implied): $6.29
Bull Case
$366.98
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 50.7
Base Case
$303.92
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 48.3
Bear Case
$232.50
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 43.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 33.6 to 39.1
Stabilization Target:
$321.53
(+16.4%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+16.4%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
3
Buys
5
Sells
Net
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