Teradyne (TER) Insider Henry Andrew Chisholm Buys 52 Shares

Henry Andrew Chisholm added to his holdings in Teradyne, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TER) on June 25, 2026. According to a filing with the SEC, Chisholm acquired 52 shares. This transaction follows a similar purchase by Paul Tufano on the same day, who picked up 116 shares.

Insider Buying and Selling at Teradyne, Inc.

The recent purchase by Chisholm is part of a busy month for insider activity at the company. On June 25, 2026, Paul Tufano also bought 116 shares. Earlier in the month, on June 15, 2026, two other insiders sold shares under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. These plans let insiders schedule trades ahead of time to avoid any appearance of using private info. In those planned sales, President and CEO Gregory Stephen Smith sold 4,000 shares at $423.03 each, for a total of $1.69 million. On that same day, Marilyn Matz sold 1,200 shares at the same price, a trade worth about $507,636.

Teradyne Stock Performance

On Tuesday, Teradyne shares were priced at $480.11. The stock has seen a strong run lately and is currently trading very close to its 52-week high of $487.91. This is a significant climb from its 52-week low of $135.83. The company currently has a P/E ratio of 47.1, which measures its current share price against its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E is lower at 29.5, which usually suggests that analysts expect the company's earnings to grow over the next year.

Recent Earnings and Financial Health

In its most recent financial reports, Teradyne showed revenue of $4.46 billion and revenue growth of 1.04%. The company is quite efficient, keeping a net margin of 25.77% and a return on equity of 36.47%. These figures suggest Teradyne is doing a good job generating profit from its assets and sales. Investors can look forward to the next earnings update, which is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

Dividend Program

Teradyne continues to pay a regular dividend to its shareholders. The current annual dividend yield is 0.15%. With a payout ratio of just 6.87%, the company uses only a small portion of its profits to cover these payments, leaving a lot of room to put money back into the business.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have updated their views on the stock recently. On August 21, 2026, Baird changed its rating to Neutral with a $420 price target. Earlier, on July 30, 2026, Morgan Stanley kept an Equal-Weight rating but raised its target to $397. On the more optimistic side, Cantor Fitzgerald and Susquehanna both reiterated high price targets of $550 in late June and July. Currently, the average price target from 15 analysts is $446.47, and the general consensus is a buy rating.

Automated Testing and Robotics

Teradyne builds the complex machines used to test semiconductor chips and electronic products. If you use a smartphone, a laptop, or a car with smart features, there is a good chance Teradyne's equipment tested the chips inside. The company also has a growing robotics division that makes collaborative robotic arms and mobile robots for factories and warehouses. Recently, they teamed up with Tokyo Electron to develop new testing solutions specifically for AI and data center hardware.

What's Ahead for Teradyne, Inc.

Investors will likely keep a close eye on the October 27, 2026, earnings report to see if the company's growth in AI applications is paying off. While the recent insider purchases by Chisholm and Tufano are relatively small, they provide a different data point compared to the larger, planned sales by the CEO earlier in the month. It's important to remember that these filings show past transactions and might not reflect what these insiders are doing with their shares today.