Terex (NYSE:TEX) Stock Price Down 4.5% – Here’s Why

Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX)’s share price traded down 4.5% on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $61.45 and last traded at $60.8930. 85,616 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 95% from the average session volume of 1,816,384 shares. The stock had previously closed at $63.73.

Trending Headlines about Terex

Here are the key news stories impacting Terex this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published a bullish take calling Terex a strong momentum name for long?term investors — a narrative that can support demand for the shares. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded Terex from “Strong Sell” to “Hold” (Apr. 15), which is a clear improvement in sentiment and may reduce selling pressure. Upgrade Details
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several near?term EPS estimates (Q1/Q2 2026, Q1/Q2 2027 and Q1 2028) and lifted its FY2028 EPS view to $6.39, signaling improved expected earnings power over time — a potential tailwind for the stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Terex announced the date for its 2026 annual stockholder meeting (June 25), which is routine corporate governance news and unlikely to move the shares materially. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed its FY2026 and Q4?2026 estimates in earlier notes (small downgrades), and the firm had recently held a “Strong Sell” stance prior to the Apr. 15 upgrade — these factors create uncertainty and likely contributed to today’s downside in the shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently commented on TEX. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Terex in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Robert W. Baird set a $100.00 price target on shares of Terex in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of Terex from $72.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $83.00 price objective on shares of Terex in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Citigroup raised shares of Terex from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $73.00 to $75.00 in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Terex currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $70.73.

Terex Stock Performance

The company’s 50-day moving average price is $63.13 and its 200 day moving average price is $56.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 2.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.71 billion, a PE ratio of 17.69, a PEG ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.64.

Terex (NYSE:TEX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The industrial products company reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.12. The firm had revenue of $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.30 billion. Terex had a net margin of 4.08% and a return on equity of 16.51%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.77 EPS. Terex has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.500-5.00 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Terex Corporation will post 4.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Terex Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th were paid a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 6th. Terex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 20.42%.

Insider Activity

In other Terex news, insider Kieran Hegarty sold 11,980 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $69.24, for a total transaction of $829,495.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 173,495 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,012,793.80. This trade represents a 6.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Terex

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Terex by 565.8% during the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 486 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 413 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Terex by 167.0% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 590 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 369 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio bought a new position in Terex in the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. Rise Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Terex by 108.9% during the 3rd quarter. Rise Advisors LLC now owns 1,274 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $65,000 after acquiring an additional 664 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. grew its position in shares of Terex by 15.0% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 1,451 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $77,000 after acquiring an additional 189 shares during the period. 92.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Terex Company Profile

Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material-handling plant and equipment, serving a range of industries that includes construction, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and shipping logistics. Its product portfolio encompasses aerial work platforms, rough terrain and tower cranes, port and cargo handling equipment, material processing machinery and utility products. These offerings are marketed under well-known brands such as Genie®, Terex® AWP, Terex® Cranes, Demag®, and Powerscreen®, and are designed to meet diverse application requirements from building sites to industrial facilities and ports.

Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, Terex traces its roots back to 1933 and has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.