Paul Tufano Purchases Shares of Teradyne

On June 25, 2026, Paul Tufano, an insider at Teradyne, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TER), purchased 116 shares of the company. The transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading scheme, and the shares were acquired at a price of $0.0 per share, indicating they may have been part of an award or grant. As of Tuesday, Teradyne's stock was trading near $430.19.

Insider Buying and Selling at Teradyne, Inc.

In addition to Paul Tufano's purchase, other insiders made moves in June. Henry Andrew Chisholm and Peter Herweck each acquired 52 and 63 shares, respectively, on June 25, 2026. Meanwhile, Gregory Stephen Smith, the President and CEO, sold 4,000 shares at an average price of $423.03 on June 15, 2026, as part of a planned transaction. Marilyn Matz also sold 1,200 shares on the same day under a similar plan.

Other Institutional Activity in Teradyne, Inc.

Several institutional investors adjusted their positions in Teradyne. BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings by 906,950 shares, ending with 16,305,187 shares valued at approximately $4.83 billion, marking a 5.9% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC both opened new positions, acquiring 10,176,191 shares and 8,602,918 shares, respectively. State Street Corp reduced its stake slightly by 108,209 shares, holding 6,970,426 shares worth about $2.07 billion, a 1.5% decrease. Geode Capital Management, LLC added 205,142 shares, bringing its total to 4,368,680 shares valued at around $1.29 billion, a 4.9% increase.

Teradyne, Inc. Stock Up 21.2%

As of Tuesday, shares of Teradyne, Inc. were trading near $430.19. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $68.39 billion. It has a P/E ratio of 81.35 and a forward P/E of 45.75, indicating high expectations for future earnings growth. The stock's 52-week range spans from $88.6 to $472.37, with a 50-day moving average of $379.83 and a 200-day moving average of $261.50. Teradyne has a current ratio of 2.15 and a quick ratio of 1.34, suggesting sound liquidity, though its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.62.

Recent Earnings

Teradyne reported revenues of approximately $3.79 billion, with a modest revenue growth of 0.87%. The company's net margin is 22.55%, and it achieved a return on equity of 28.75%. Teradyne's earnings per share stood at $5.37. The next earnings report is expected on July 29, 2026.

Dividend

Teradyne offers an annual dividend rate of $0.52, yielding 0.12%. The dividend payout ratio is relatively low at 9.09%, which suggests the company retains most of its earnings for growth or other purposes.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts remain optimistic about Teradyne, with Cantor Fitzgerald maintaining a buy rating and setting a price target of $550 on June 29, 2026. Similarly, B of A Securities and Baird also maintained buy ratings with targets of $525 and $446, respectively, on June 23, 2026. The consensus among 17 analysts is a buy, with an average target price of $389.88.

About Teradyne, Inc.

Teradyne, Inc., headquartered in North Reading, Massachusetts, is a leader in the technology sector, specifically in semiconductor equipment and materials. The company designs and manufactures automated test systems and robotics products, serving various industries including automotive, communications, and consumer electronics. Founded in 1960, Teradyne employs about 6,600 people and is led by CEO Gregory Stephen Smith.

Bottom Line

Paul Tufano's recent purchase of Teradyne shares highlights continued insider interest in the company. With a strong market position, robust earnings, and positive analyst outlooks, Teradyne remains a company to watch. Remember, insider transactions like these are often backward-looking and may not reflect current sentiment.