Teradyne stock: Robotics turns profitable as AI demand accelerates

Teradyne reported a sharp expansion in its third quarter on October 27, 2026, as demand linked to artificial intelligence lifted semiconductor testing and robotics. The company said in its third-quarter results that revenue increased 70 percent from a year earlier to 1.306 billion US dollars.

Teradyne stock traded at 234.88 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 14:35 CET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Teradyne stock.

AI Demand Lifts Core Segments

Semiconductor Test generated 1.072 billion US dollars, Product Test contributed 138 million US dollars and Robotics added 96 million US dollars. The company said demand extended across memory, hard disk drive testing, high-speed interconnects and robotics, supporting its wafer-to-data-center strategy.

GAAP net income attributable to Teradyne rose to 342.4 million US dollars, or 2.17 US dollars per diluted share, from 119.6 million US dollars, or 0.75 US dollars, in the year-earlier quarter. Non-GAAP net income reached 359.9 million US dollars, or 2.29 US dollars per diluted share, versus 135.9 million US dollars, or 0.85 US dollars, a year earlier. The adjusted figure excludes acquired-intangible amortization, restructuring and other charges, and related tax effects.

Non-GAAP operating income rose to 412.9 million US dollars, producing a 31.6 percent operating margin compared with 20.4 percent a year earlier. Non-GAAP gross margin was 59.1 percent, up from 58.5 percent. The figures point to substantial operating leverage as sales expanded, although the company continues to invest in engineering and development.

Robotics Adds A Second Growth Engine

Robotics posted its highest third-quarter revenue to date and achieved profitability during the quarter. Management identified demand across the AI value chain, including robot-assisted testing and assembly for data-center equipment, as a driver for the division. The development gives Teradyne a broader earnings profile beyond semiconductor test, but the company still relies heavily on the semiconductor cycle.

CEO Greg Smith said the portfolio was approaching 2027 with multiple growth engines and a more diversified set of opportunities. The statement is forward-looking, and Teradyne cautioned that demand, customer timing, supply conditions, export controls and broader economic factors could affect future results.

Fourth Quarter Sets The Next Test

Teradyne guided for fourth-quarter revenue of 1.25 billion to 1.35 billion US dollars. GAAP diluted earnings guidance is 1.88 to 2.18 US dollars per share, while non-GAAP diluted earnings guidance is 1.95 to 2.25 US dollars. The company expects the midpoint of the revenue range to represent continued year-over-year growth.

For investors, the key issue is whether AI-related demand can remain broad enough to support both test equipment and robotics. The next earnings update will show whether the strong third-quarter mix, improved Robotics profitability and elevated investment spending are translating into sustained earnings power.

Broader technology sentiment and demand for AI infrastructure will also shape the trading environment; see current market reports.

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Teradyne Inc. Key Facts

• Company: Teradyne Inc.
• ISIN: US8807701029
• Ticker: TER
• Primary exchange: Nasdaq
• Lang & Schwarz quote: 234.88 euros on November 4, 2026 at 14:35 CET
• Sector: Technology
• Industry: Semiconductors