Teradyne Stock - CEO executes planned share sale in strong market
17.06.2026 - 16:19:35 | ad-hoc-news.de
Edited by ad hoc news Operations & Strategy Desk. Verified prior to publication on 06/17/2026, 16:17 CET. Details in the imprint.
Teradyne Inc. (US8807701029) has reported an insider transaction by its chief executive. According to a recent Form 4 filing summarized by StockTitan, CEO Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in February 2026.
All news and key data on Teradyne stock
Background, filings and price data help frame today’s insider sale and the broader AI-driven story around Teradyne.
Details of the CEO’s share sale
The Form 4 filing shows Smith sold 4,000 Teradyne shares on 06/15/2026 at an average price of $423.03, for proceeds of about $1.69 million. The transaction was executed as an open-market sale coded “S” under SEC rules, according to the StockTitan summary of the Form 4 filing.
After the sale, the CEO still directly holds roughly 120,469.57 Teradyne shares, the filing indicates, leaving his economic exposure to the company largely intact. The plan was adopted on 02/12/2026 under Rule 10b5-1, which allows pre-scheduled trades to reduce the risk of trading on undisclosed information.
Operational momentum and AI exposure
Operationally, Teradyne has been riding a powerful demand cycle in semiconductor test systems, driven by advanced chips for AI accelerators, data centers and high-end mobile devices. Barchart recently highlighted that the stock has delivered a roughly 383% rally over the past 12 months, reflecting the market’s confidence in that positioning.
The company’s Semiconductor Test segment provides automated test equipment used by leading chipmakers to qualify complex processors and memory, while its Robotics segment serves collaborative robots and industrial automation. This mix ties Teradyne directly into capex cycles at major semiconductor and electronics manufacturers.
Analyst view on valuation and risk
Analyst houses continue to see Teradyne as a structural AI beneficiary, but some note valuation risks after the steep advance. A MarketBeat consensus, based on 17 analysts, shows a mean price target near $339.80, implying potential downside versus a recent quote around $409.
Most analysts rate the stock a "Strong Buy" or "Buy", with Barchart reporting 12 "Strong Buy", one "Moderate Buy" and four "Hold" recommendations. A Simply Wall St analysis recently argued the stock could be about 15% overvalued after its rapid appreciation, underlining how much future growth is already priced in.
The business behind the stock
Teradyne generates the bulk of its revenue from automated test equipment for semiconductors, with additional contributions from system test and robotics. Its UltraFLEX test platform is widely used to validate cutting-edge system-on-chip designs, especially in AI and high-performance computing applications.
Where the stock trades today
Teradyne shares (US8807701029) trade on Nasdaq at $409.35 as of 06/17/2026, 10:00 ET, giving the company a market value of roughly $64.1 billion in US dollars.
Key facts on Teradyne stock
- Company: Teradyne Inc.
- ISIN: US8807701029
- WKN: 859892
- Ticker: TER
- Venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of 06/17/2026, 10:00 ET): 409.35 USD
- Market cap: 64.1 billion USD (as of 06/17/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Semiconductor Test & Automation
- Index membership: Standard & Poor's 500 index
- Next earnings date: 07/24/2026
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