Teradyne, Inc.
TER - NASDAQ - $359.77 ▲ +%1.60
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Earnings Tue 4 Aug

Teradyne opens the
books on Tuesday evening.

10 analysts' median target is $370[FMP target], stock is $360, +2.8% upside potential. After Q1 +21.3% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved -19.4%.

summary below
Quick Take - in 40 seconds
A-
HOLD Council 3/6 - Moonshot 71

A- = MoonshotScore 71[9-pillar formula] + Council 3/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].

Q1 consensus: revenue $1.2B[FMP est], EPS $2.05[FMP est]. 8 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].

$2.05 EPS Estimate Last year $2.56 - +260% YoY YoY
8 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 8 quarters

Q1 EPS +21.3% beat[FMP] but the stock -19.4% D+1[FMP D+1]. Michelle Turner promised $64.7M CapEx + a sequential decline in Q1 during the Q1 earnings call[Michelle Turner capex transcript].

Watchlist

6 metrics stand out this quarter.

Q4 Investor Focus

Robotics Growth

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Robotics delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of sequential growth, with strong customer engagement across e-commerce, electronics manufacturing, and semiconductor end markets.

"In Robotics, we delivered our fourth consecutive quarter of sequential growth. This is particularly notable because Q4 is typically our strongest quarter and Q1 is typically down. We're seeing strong customer engagement across e-commerce, electronics manufacturing and semiconductor end markets."

- Gregory Smith, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
70% Investor Focus

Ai Revenue Increase

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AI-related demand accounted for nearly 70% of revenue in Q1 2026, up from about 60% in Q4 2025.

"In Q1, AI-related demand accounted for nearly 70% of our revenue, up from about 60% in Q4 of 2025."

- Gregory Smith, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
Q1 Investor Focus

Merchant Gpu Orders

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The company received its first multi-system production test orders for merchant GPU in Q1, and these systems are expected to ship, be installed, and be in production in Q2.

"Aligned with this momentum, I am pleased to share that we have received our first multi-system production test orders for merchant GPU in Q1. We expect these systems to ship, be installed and be in production in Q2."

- Gregory Smith, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
- Investor Focus

Memory Market Growth

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The overall memory market is on track for solid TAM growth for the year, and Teradyne expects to gain low single-digit share.

"The overall memory market is on track for solid TAM growth for the year, and we expect to gain low single-digit share."

- Gregory Smith, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
- Investor Focus

Omnyx Platform Introduction

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The company introduced Omnyx, a new production board test platform designed to address the unique set of test challenges for server boards and tray assemblies, enabling earlier detection of defects that are plaguing the build-out of AI data centers.

"The second product introduction is Omnyx, which is a new production board test platform designed to address the unique set of test challenges for server boards and tray assemblies. This platform uses power, thermal, optical and TDR test capabilities from across all of Teradyne to enable earlier detection of defects that are plaguing the build-out of AI data centers."

- Gregory Smith, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
- Risk Indicator

Verticalization Concentration Risk

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While the business is concentrating into vertically-integrated technology companies, this concentration also increases the risk of short-term demand peaks and valleys.

"While these massive customers are driving strong growth, it also means that the business is increasingly concentrated to these customers into a smaller number of very large ASIC and commercial device programs. This concentration also increases the risk that bottlenecks in other areas could shift demand for our products, which can lead to short-term demand peaks and valleys superimposed over long-term strong growth trend."

- Gregory Smith, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our 9 pillars, 7 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Council Score 3 / 6 Bullish

6 investor frameworks. 3 bullish (Ray Dalio, Ken Griffin, Buffett), 0 bearish (none), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Munger).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside +2.8%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA above
Jim Simons quant - RSI 51
Klarman value - target upside +2.8%
Buffett quality - ROE score 5/5
Munger valuation - target upside +2.8%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Fairly Valued

Quality business, trading at fair value.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthStrong
Margin of SafetyWeak
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCHealthy
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
51.4 RSI 51.4 balanced, 50d above
MACD
+8.10 price above 50d - support positive
50d MA
$333 stock 8.1% above - short-term support
200d MA
$216 stock 66.5% above - long-term support
Volume (10d)
-32% decrease - low participation
Resistance
$370
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$360
Pre-earnings position
Support
$184
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$184-$370 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

Teradyne, beat expectations in the last 8 quarters.

BEAT
Q2 FY25
$0.57 vs $0.54 est - +18.9%
BEAT
Q3 FY25
$0.85 vs $0.79 est - +20.5%
BEAT
Q4 FY25
$1.80 vs $1.38 est - +13.4%
BEAT
Q1 FY26
$2.56 vs $2.11 est - -19.4%

Q1 (April 29, 2026): EPS $2.56 vs $2.11 est[FMP], +21.3% beat. D+1 movement: -19.4%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.

Three scenarios: what could happen?

EPS < $1.99 (no guidance)

Q1: EPS $2.56 vs $2.11 beat[FMP], stock -19.4% D+1[FMP].

Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.

CapEx shock

Q1 CapEx $64.7M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 36.9%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q1 EPS > $2.05 + CapEx discipline
Threshold: EPS > $2.05[FMP est].
Target: Break above median target $370[FMP target]; high target $440[FMP] upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $2.05 + CapEx < $64.7M
Threshold: EPS approx $2.05[FMP est], Q1 CapEx < $64.7M[FMP].
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $360[FMP] and median $370[FMP].
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $1.99 or CapEx >= $64.7M
Threshold: EPS < $1.99[FMP estx0.97].
Target: Current $360 below SMA200 $216[FMP], if rejection continues, $184[derived] support activates.
Sizing
Earnings volatility -> max portfolio 1-2%. Waiting for earnings is not a gamble, it's a position entrustment.
Timing
IV crush within 24 hours post-earnings. Waiting for premium decay makes options preferable to spot.
Staging
Don't go all-in at once, divide into 3: initial reaction, 24 hours later, after Friday's close.

Market Outlook

What do 10 analysts say?

Wall Street Consensus
$370
12-month median target price (+2.8% upside potential)
12
BUY
6
HOLD
1
SELL
Risk Management
$184
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$333 - 50-day MA (above, +8.1%)
$216 - 200-day MA (above, +66.5%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - TER Q1 FY27
A-

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Tuesday evening - you know what you're looking at.

Data arrives at night. The framework is ready now.

Data arrives on Tuesday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q1 EPS threshold $2.05[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $64.7M"[Michelle Turner]. Two anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

Aug 4, 2026EARNINGSQ1 FY27 results (after market close) + earnings call
Aug 5, 2026PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Sep 18, 2026FILING10-Q deadline - segment breakdown + RPO detail (SEC rule: quarter-end + 45 days)
~Nov 4, 2026EARNINGSQ2 FY27 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TER earnings preview cover?

This TER (TER) earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.

What should investors watch for in TER earnings?

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