TER
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Teradyne Inc. (TER) closed at $345.42 as of 2026-05-01, trading 174.2% above its 200-week moving average of $125.96. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 235.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.68 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 2727 weeks of data, TER has crossed below its 200-week moving average 42 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought TER at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +38.4%.
With a market cap of $54.1 billion, TER is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.5%. Return on equity stands at 28.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 19.3x book value.
TER passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TER would have grown to $10356, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.9% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming TER as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 2.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: TER vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TER Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying TER when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +35.2% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +11.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 68% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +48.3% vs +16.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TER crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TER has crossed below its 200-week MA 42 times with an average 1-year return of +38.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Feb 1974 | 2 | 1.1% | -49.3% | +33270.3% |
| Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 | 1 | 4.2% | -14.2% | +33980.3% |
| Jul 1974 | Feb 1976 | 83 | 68.4% | -25.2% | +32589.3% |
| Sep 1976 | Sep 1976 | 1 | 1.5% | +9.0% | +39288.0% |
| Oct 1976 | Jun 1977 | 37 | 23.1% | +2.5% | +40280.9% |
| Dec 1978 | Jan 1979 | 1 | 1.2% | +114.4% | +36304.0% |
| Jan 1979 | Mar 1979 | 8 | 5.7% | +150.8% | +36864.1% |
| Mar 1979 | Apr 1979 | 1 | 4.5% | +131.8% | +37150.6% |
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 1 | 0.5% | +39.9% | +19675.0% |
| Dec 1981 | Dec 1981 | 1 | 0.5% | +94.4% | +19121.3% |
| Feb 1982 | May 1982 | 11 | 20.9% | +153.0% | +18893.4% |
| May 1982 | Jul 1982 | 8 | 12.7% | +217.1% | +19044.7% |
| Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 | 1 | 0.6% | +275.4% | +18382.0% |
| Sep 1985 | Dec 1985 | 12 | 19.4% | -8.8% | +6966.7% |
| Dec 1985 | Feb 1986 | 7 | 5.6% | -24.4% | +6574.1% |
| Mar 1986 | Apr 1986 | 2 | 2.0% | +4.3% | +6290.1% |
| Jun 1986 | Apr 1987 | 46 | 37.0% | +17.3% | +6189.7% |
| May 1987 | May 1987 | 2 | 1.9% | -37.2% | +5936.8% |
| Oct 1987 | Jun 1991 | 191 | 73.8% | -20.0% | +8481.0% |
| Jul 1991 | Aug 1991 | 5 | 6.7% | -12.5% | +12413.9% |
| Jun 1992 | Jul 1992 | 8 | 9.7% | +63.7% | +13101.5% |
| Jul 1996 | Nov 1996 | 18 | 25.4% | +161.6% | +4382.6% |
| Jun 1998 | Oct 1998 | 19 | 39.3% | +143.5% | +2787.8% |
| Oct 2000 | Dec 2000 | 9 | 16.5% | -35.5% | +1031.2% |
| Feb 2001 | Feb 2001 | 1 | 0.4% | -17.5% | +969.6% |
| Feb 2001 | Apr 2001 | 7 | 17.5% | +13.2% | +1032.1% |
| Apr 2001 | May 2001 | 1 | 1.3% | -15.7% | +951.6% |
| Jun 2001 | Apr 2006 | 252 | 80.0% | -31.1% | +975.7% |
| May 2006 | Apr 2007 | 50 | 25.6% | +5.9% | +2233.2% |
| May 2007 | Jun 2007 | 3 | 1.3% | -21.4% | +2156.1% |
| Jul 2007 | Mar 2010 | 139 | 77.0% | -41.3% | +2283.6% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 18 | 13.0% | +45.9% | +3356.9% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 10 | 19.8% | +31.2% | +322.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 5.5% | +18.6% | +293.2% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 4 | 6.4% | +25.5% | +282.6% |
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | 14 | 18.0% | +22.2% | +250.0% |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | 1 | 0.9% | +27.6% | +239.1% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 4 | 8.0% | +20.6% | +261.6% |
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | 1 | 2.7% | -15.5% | +237.7% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 2 | 10.2% | -30.2% | +228.8% |
| Oct 2024 | Dec 2024 | 6 | 8.4% | +29.7% | +210.9% |
| Feb 2025 | Aug 2025 | 23 | 37.8% | +192.4% | +215.6% |
| Average | 24 | — | +38.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TER below its 200-week moving average?
No. Teradyne Inc. (TER) is currently 174.2% above its 200-week moving average of $125.96. It would need to fall to $125.96 to cross below the line.
What is TER's 200-week moving average price?
Teradyne Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $125.96 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when TER drops below its 200-week moving average?
TER has crossed below its 200-week moving average 42 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +38.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is TER a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TER as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 66. Free cash flow yield is 0.5%. Return on equity is 28.7%. Price-to-book is 19.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TER compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in TER would have grown to $10356, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 14.9% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. TER has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does TER pay a dividend?
Yes. Teradyne Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 15.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01