QM · rank #16 · 2026-09-08
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 SoC, memory, and interface test systems are riding a structural surge in AI-driven chip production ramp-ups.
Rationale
Record Q2 2026 revenue of $1.33B (+100% YoY), non-GAAP EPS of $2.47 beating consensus by ~18%, 36% ROE, and above-Street Q3 guidance collectively validate both the momentum and quality legs of the screen with hard fundamental data rather than sentiment alone.
Material risks
- 1AI capex cycle concentration — roughly 85% of revenue is Semiconductor Test, meaning any deceleration in hyperscaler GPU/HBM build-outs would hit TER disproportionately and rapidly reverse the momentum signal.
- 2Export control escalation targeting advanced chip test equipment to China or other restricted regions could abruptly remove a material revenue channel with little lead time for customer substitution.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.