QM · rank #15 · 2026-09-07
TER
NASDAQ · $52.94B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +253.85% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +36.5% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +25.8% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $52.94B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-07 | $379.31 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $107.20 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Teradyne is a semiconductor test equipment leader whose AI-driven SoC and memory test platforms generated record Q2 2026 revenue of $1.33B, up 2x YoY, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.47 beating consensus by ~18%.
Rationale
The quality_momentum signal is directly reinforced by back-to-back record quarters, 36.5% ROE, 25.8% profit margins, and Q3 guidance ~25% above prior Street estimates, confirming both earnings quality and accelerating fundamental momentum rather than mere price rotation.
Material risks
- 1No disclosed order backlog or long-term contracts means revenue visibility depends entirely on customers' AI capex intentions, so any deceleration in HBM/advanced SoC ramp signals could cause an abrupt demand air pocket with little warning.
- 2Export control tightening on semiconductor equipment to China or other restricted regions could materially curtail addressable market, as TER's installed base and new system sales in Asia represent a meaningful portion of Semiconductor Test revenue.
AI verdict council
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