Teradyne Shares Rise 1.5% as Trading Volume Dips 23.8% to 287th Market Rank Despite $1B Buyback and Institutional Buys

On August 4, 2025, Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) closed with a 1.50% gain, trading on a volume of $0.38 billion, a 23.8% decline from the previous day’s activity. The stock ranked 287th in trading volume among listed equities.

Institutional investors increased their stakes in Teradyne during the first quarter, with IQ EQ Fund Management Ireland Ltd boosting its holdings by 62.7% to 45,995 shares, valued at $3.8 million. Federated Hermes Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Inc. also significantly raised their positions, acquiring 1.4 million and 1.1 million additional shares, respectively. These moves suggest growing confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.

Teradyne’s board authorized a $1 billion stock buyback program, representing 8.1% of its outstanding shares. The initiative, coupled with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, signals management’s belief in the stock’s undervaluation. However, CEO Gregory Smith sold 554 shares, reducing his ownership by 0.56%, a minor insider transaction that may reflect personal financial planning rather than a bearish outlook.

Analyst sentiment remains mixed. Goldman Sachs and Wall Street Zen maintained “sell” ratings, while UBS and Cowen upgraded or reiterated “buy” positions. The stock’s average rating remains “Hold,” with a consensus target price of $114.44. Recent earnings showed resilience, with Q2 revenue of $651.8 million, though down 10.7% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.57, exceeding estimates by $0.03.

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