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May 21, 2026
Teradyne (TER) Stock Falls -9% Over the Past 30 Days Amid Semiconductor Sector Shifts

Teradyne (TER) Stock Falls -9% Over the Past 30 Days Amid Semiconductor Sector Shifts

Key Takeaways

  • Teradyne stock fell approximately 9% over the past 30 days amid broader market volatility in the semiconductor testing sector.
  • Over the past quarter, the stock rose roughly 6%, supported by earlier strength in technology demand.
  • Recent price weakness was driven primarily by profit-taking after a sharp April rally and shifting investor sentiment toward cyclical technology stocks.
  • Macroeconomic factors including interest rate expectations and global semiconductor supply chain adjustments influenced trading.
  • Analyst sentiment remained generally positive on long-term fundamentals despite short-term pullback.

Teradyne (TER) Company Overview and Market Position

Teradyne, Inc. designs, develops, and markets automatic test equipment and industrial automation solutions. Its core business focuses on semiconductor test systems, wireless test equipment, and robotics for electronics manufacturing. The company holds a leading position in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, competing with firms such as Advantest and Cohu. TER’s exposure to cyclical chip demand and its strong balance sheet help explain both the quarterly gains and the recent 30-day correction as investors adjusted positions following rapid price appreciation. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.

Teradyne (TER) Stock Price Performance: Last 30 Days vs. Quarter

Over the last 30 days, Teradyne shares declined about 9%. The movement was relatively steady with some volatility, trending lower after peaking near $380 in late April. In contrast, the stock rose approximately 6% over the past quarter. Performance during this longer period showed a more sustained upward trend driven by earlier gains in February and March before the recent pullback set in. One thing that stands out here is how quickly sentiment can shift even after a strong run.

What Drove TER Stock Price in the Last 30 Days

The 30-day decline followed a period of strong gains that pushed the stock above $380. Profit-taking by investors after the rapid April advance contributed to the pullback. Broader market rotation away from high-valuation technology names and concerns over potential delays in semiconductor capital spending also weighed on sentiment. No major company-specific earnings release occurred during the period, but sector-wide caution regarding inventory levels and macroeconomic uncertainty amplified selling pressure. From what I see, this kind of rotation is fairly typical when investors move out of momentum names late in a cycle.

What Drove TER Stock Performance Over the Last Quarter

Over the full quarter, Teradyne benefited from sustained demand for advanced semiconductor testing solutions amid ongoing expansion in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Institutional investors increased exposure as industry data pointed to improving order visibility. Macroeconomic conditions, including expectations for stable interest rates, supported risk assets and technology equities. Competitive positioning in automated test equipment remained favorable, helping underpin the cumulative 6% advance despite the late-quarter reversal. I’m watching this closely because the AI-related tailwinds appear durable even as short-term volatility persists.

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TER Stock Forecast Drivers: What Investors Should Watch Next

Investors should monitor upcoming quarterly earnings for updates on order bookings and guidance. Industry trends in semiconductor capital expenditures and artificial intelligence infrastructure spending will remain key. Macroeconomic developments such as interest rate policy and global trade dynamics could influence sentiment. Strategic announcements regarding product launches or partnerships may also affect near-term price action. Risks include cyclical slowdowns in chip demand and competitive pressures in the test equipment market. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Trend Prediction Engine to gauge potential forward scenarios.

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TER in upward trend: 10-day moving average broke above 50-day moving average on August 13, 2026

The 10-day moving average for TER crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 13, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 12 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TER advanced for three days, in of 315 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 316 cases where TER Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for TER moved out of overbought territory on August 18, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 48 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 19, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on TER as a result. In of 89 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for TER turned negative on August 21, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

TER moved below its 50-day moving average on August 19, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TER declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

TER broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 66, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TER’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (16.920) is normal, around the industry mean (7.885). P/E Ratio (51.107) is within average values for comparable stocks, (153.875). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.947) is also within normal values, averaging (1.463). Dividend Yield (0.001) settles around the average of (0.006) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (13.175) is also within normal values, averaging (31.322).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:LRCX), Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT), KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC), Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER), Ambarella (NASDAQ:AMBA).

Industry description

The electronic production equipment industry makes equipment used to produce semiconductors. Such equipment includes wafer fabrication, plasma etching and photo-resist processing equipment. The industry also makes chemical vapor deposition processing systems and photomasks, which are high-purity quartz plates that contain patterns to define integrated circuits layouts. Applied Materials, Inc., Lam Research Corporation, and KLA-Tencor Corporation are examples of electronic production equipment manufacturing companies.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Electronic Production Equipment Industry is 63.21B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 555.66K to 671.54B. ASML holds the highest valuation in this group at 671.54B. The lowest valued company is AVSR at 555.66K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Electronic Production Equipment Industry was -5%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 21%. ASYS experienced the highest price growth at 8%, while SMTK experienced the biggest fall at -99%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Electronic Production Equipment Industry was -8%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -54% and the average quarterly volume growth was -50%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 63
P/E Growth Rating: 35
Price Growth Rating: 49
SMR Rating: 73
Profit Risk Rating: 65
Seasonality Score: -23 (-100 ... +100)
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