← Quality Momentum

QM · rank #16 · 2026-10-26

TER

NASDAQ · $52.62B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

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.
+194.88%
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 2026-09-25
$398.38
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-09-26
$135.10

The AI research card

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Summary

TER is a $52.6B semiconductor test and robotics equipment supplier serving AI/data-center, advanced packaging, photonics and edge-AI manufacturing customers.

Rationale

The name fits quality_momentum with strong 12-1 momentum, high ROE and margins, plus visible AI-driven product launches and Q2/Q3 revenue and EPS strength supporting the trend.

Material risks

  • 1Teradyne’s top five customers were 44% of 2025 revenue, so large AI-program orders can slip or cancel and undermine the momentum thesis quickly.
  • 2U.S. export controls and China exposure (12% of Q2 2026 revenue) could disrupt shipments, order timing or end-market demand.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Caution