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QM · rank #18 · 2026-10-23

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NASDAQ · $52.62B (USD)

SignalBuy1.3strength 1.3 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+189.39%
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.
$52.62B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-09-23
$389.14
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-09-23
$134.47

The AI research card

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Summary

Teradyne designs and manufactures automated test equipment for semiconductor, product, and robotics markets, generating the majority of its revenue from semiconductor test systems for AI, mobility, and high-performance computing chips.

Rationale

Exceptional profitability metrics (36.5% ROE, 25.8% net margin) combined with strong 12-1 momentum (1.89) reflect robust earnings execution and tailwinds from expanding edge-AI and HBM chip testing demand.

Material risks

  • 1High customer concentration exposes revenue to volatility, as Teradyne's top five direct customers accounted for 44% of 2025 sales and can delay or cancel major AI test program rollouts.
  • 2Imminent Q3 2026 earnings release on October 27 creates event risk, compounded by trade sanctions exposure with China representing 12% of Q2 2026 revenue.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed