Teradyne Shares Plunge 2.6% as $320M Trading Volume Ranks 321st Amid Revenue Woes

On August 11, 2025, Teradyne (TER) fell 2.60% with a trading volume of $0.32 billion, ranking 321st in market activity. The decline follows mixed market conditions and earnings-related factors. Recent quarterly results showed total revenue of $651.8 million, a 10.7% year-over-year decline, with Asia Pacific contributing 77.7% of total revenue. Europe, Middle East, and Africa accounted for 8.6%, slightly above analyst projections. Analysts anticipate a modest 1.1% quarterly revenue increase for the current period, with Asia Pacific expected to maintain its dominant revenue share.

Wall Street’s focus remains on Teradyne’s exposure to international markets, which constitute over 85% of its revenue. While robust demand for AI-related testing equipment drove a Q2 earnings beat, the broader revenue decline highlights sector-wide challenges. The company’s Magnum 7H memory tester launch for AI servers underscores its strategic pivot toward high-growth segments. However, currency fluctuations and geopolitical risks in key regions could pressure margins. Analysts project full-year revenue of $2.9 billion, a 2.8% rise from 2024, but revised estimates may influence short-term stock performance.

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