Teradyne Stock Falls 1.36% with $0.39 Billion Trade Volume Ranking 244th as Analysts Note Mixed Signals

On August 27, 2025, Teradyne (TER) fell 1.36% to $118.61, with a trading volume of $0.39 billion, ranking 244th in market activity. Analysts highlighted the stock crossing above the 12-month average target price of $117.38, signaling mixed technical signals.

Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus based on 10 buy, 5 hold, and 2 sell ratings. Earnings projections suggest a 31.44% growth to $5.10 per share, but the stock’s P/E ratio of 39.90 exceeds both the market average (28.44) and the sector average (54.46). A PEG ratio of 2.43 indicates potential overvaluation relative to earnings growth.

Institutional activity saw Candriam S.C.A. acquiring 9,744 shares for $805,000 in Q1, while CEO Gregory Smith sold 554 shares, reducing his ownership by 0.57%. Short interest remains stable at 5.01% of float, with a days-to-cover ratio of 2.2, reflecting manageable bearish pressure.

Short-term technical indicators show a 52-week low of $65.77 and a high of $144.16, with the stock currently trading above its 50-day ($97.69) and 200-day ($91.00) moving averages. Despite a 10.7% year-over-year revenue decline, the company’s stock repurchase program—authorizing $1 billion in buybacks—signals management’s confidence in undervaluation.