MCF Advisors LLC Acquires 2,018 Shares of Teradyne, Inc. $TER

MCF Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) by 20,180.0% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,028 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,018 shares during the quarter. MCF Advisors LLC’s holdings in Teradyne were worth $981,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of TER. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Teradyne in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Community Financial Services Group LLC purchased a new position in Teradyne during the second quarter valued at $29,000. McIlrath & Eck LLC purchased a new position in Teradyne during the first quarter valued at $30,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Teradyne by 1,320.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 71 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the period. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in Teradyne during the second quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors own 99.77% of the company’s stock.

Teradyne Stock Down 3.5%

NASDAQ:TER opened at $370.19 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $365.37 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $359.91. Teradyne, Inc. has a 52 week low of $109.56 and a 52 week high of $487.91. The stock has a market cap of $57.88 billion, a PE ratio of 50.78, a P/E/G ratio of 0.78 and a beta of 1.78.

Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.09 by $0.38. Teradyne had a return on equity of 39.93% and a net margin of 25.77%.The firm had revenue of $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.22 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.57 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 103.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Teradyne, Inc. will post 9.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Teradyne Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.13 dividend. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. Teradyne’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.13%.

More Teradyne News

Here are the key news stories impacting Teradyne this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Teradyne’s AI strategy and analyst price targets continue to support the company’s valuation narrative, highlighting potential demand for its semiconductor test and industrial-robotics businesses. Teradyne Inc. stock gains as AI strategy and analyst targets support valuation
• Positive Sentiment: Teradyne was included among wide-moat stocks viewed as capable of defending market share and producing durable long-term returns, reinforcing the investment case around its competitive positioning. Top Wide-Moat Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Wealth and Stability
• Positive Sentiment: Broader investor interest in accelerating AI and robotics adoption remains a potential catalyst for Teradyne, particularly as automation expands into physical equipment and commercial applications. AI & Robotics in 2026: 16 Recent Developments for Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s presentation at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference may provide additional insight into Teradyne’s growth plans and AI opportunity, but the available report does not identify a new forecast or material announcement. Teradyne Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: The reported short-interest data shows zero shares and a zero-day ratio, suggesting no measurable short-selling signal; however, the reported increase is mathematically invalid because both comparison figures are zero.
• Negative Sentiment: Teradyne’s shares declined more than the overall market, indicating heightened near-term pressure. With a relatively elevated earnings multiple, investors may be taking profits or reducing exposure when market sentiment weakens. Teradyne Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Teradyne news, CEO Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $425.00, for a total transaction of $1,700,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 112,495 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $47,810,375. This trade represents a 3.43% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.19% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently commented on TER. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Teradyne from $415.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $550.00 price objective on shares of Teradyne in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Teradyne from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 29th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Teradyne from $440.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $465.00 target price on shares of Teradyne in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Teradyne has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $396.80.

Teradyne Company Profile

Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ: TER) develops and supplies automated test equipment and industrial automation solutions. Its testing products are used by semiconductor, electronics, wireless, storage and other manufacturers to evaluate the performance and quality of components, devices and systems during production.

The company’s semiconductor test business provides systems for testing logic, memory, analog and mixed-signal devices, along with related handlers and software. Teradyne also offers system and product test solutions for electronic equipment and wireless devices.