Teradyne, Inc.

TER · Technology

About Teradyne, Inc. (TER)

Teradyne, Inc. is a Semiconductor Equipment & Materials company operating in the Technology sector.

TER trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

Key Statistics

Current Price
$303.92
Market Cap
$47.58B
52-Week High
$344.92
52-Week Low
$65.77
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

$1,000 Invested in Teradyne, Inc. (TER)

1 Year
$3,486
+249%
3 Years
$2,927
+193%
5 Years
$2,639
+164%
10 Years
$15,905
+1491%
Since IPO
$272,774
+27177%

How much would $1,000 invested in TER be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in TER 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Teradyne, Inc. (TER) in 2025 would be worth $3,486 as of May 2026, representing a +248.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TER 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Teradyne, Inc. (TER) in 2023 would be worth $2,927 as of May 2026, representing a +192.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TER 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Teradyne, Inc. (TER) in 2021 would be worth $2,639 as of May 2026, representing a +163.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TER 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Teradyne, Inc. (TER) in 2016 would be worth $15,905 as of May 2026, representing a +1490.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TER at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Teradyne, Inc. (TER) at IPO would be worth $272,774 as of May 2026, representing a +27177.4% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.98%
Positive Months
340
53% of 637
Negative Months
289
45% of 637
Data Period
53+ years
637 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1998 (+78.1%)
Best month on avg: January (+5.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2000 (-46.0%)
Worst month on avg: September (-3.6%)

Over the past 53+ years (637 months), Teradyne, Inc. (TER) has averaged a monthly return of +1.98% with a median return of +1.08%. The stock had 340 positive months (53%) and 289 negative months (45%). The best month in TER's history was October 1998 with a +78.1% return, while the worst was September 2000 at -46.0%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.6%), and September the weakest (-3.6%).

TER's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +147.8%, and the worst was 1974 at -92.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, Teradyne, Inc. (TER) has delivered an average annual return of +24.21% with a median return of +16.51%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.17%. The stock posted gains in 31 years (58%) and losses in 22 years (42%).

TER's best year was 1999 with a +211.50% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -68.83%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 7 years. TER achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 28 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 17 years.

Avg Return
+24.21%
Best Year
1999 (+211.50%)
Worst Year
1974 (-68.83%)
Positive Years
31/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +57.08% $193.48 $303.92
2025 +54.39% $125.32 $193.48
2024 +16.51% $107.56 $125.32
2023 +24.78% $86.20 $107.56
2022 -46.35% $160.67 $86.20
2021 +36.81% $117.44 $160.67
2020 +76.73% $66.45 $117.44
2019 +118.93% $30.35 $66.45
2018 -24.37% $40.14 $30.35
2017 +66.16% $24.16 $40.14
2016 +24.31% $19.43 $24.16
2015 +5.73% $18.38 $19.43
2014 +13.37% $16.21 $18.38
2013 +4.32% $15.54 $16.21
2012 +23.92% $12.54 $15.54
2011 -2.92% $12.92 $12.54
2010 +30.85% $9.87 $12.92
2009 +154.27% $3.88 $9.87
2008 -59.19% $9.51 $3.88
2007 -30.88% $13.76 $9.51
2006 +2.68% $13.41 $13.76
2005 -14.65% $15.71 $13.41
2004 -32.93% $23.42 $15.71
2003 +95.62% $11.97 $23.42
2002 -56.83% $27.73 $11.97
2001 -19.09% $34.27 $27.73
2000 -43.56% $60.73 $34.27
1999 +211.50% $19.49 $60.73
1998 +32.42% $14.72 $19.49
1997 +31.28% $11.21 $14.72
1996 -2.99% $11.56 $11.21
1995 +48.34% $7.79 $11.56
1994 +22.07% $6.38 $7.79
1993 +80.49% $3.54 $6.38
1992 -3.15% $3.65 $3.54
1991 +126.79% $1.61 $3.65
1990 -36.36% $2.53 $1.61
1989 -6.38% $2.70 $2.53
1988 -27.13% $3.71 $2.70
1987 -1.53% $3.77 $3.71
1986 -29.19% $5.32 $3.77
1985 -11.06% $5.98 $5.32
1984 -27.78% $8.28 $5.98
1983 +152.63% $3.28 $8.28
1982 +62.86% $2.01 $3.28
1981 -27.65% $2.78 $2.01
1980 +36.27% $2.04 $2.78
1979 +115.15% $0.95 $2.04
1978 -10.81% $1.06 $0.95
1977 +29.82% $0.82 $1.06
1976 +35.71% $0.60 $0.82
1975 +75.00% $0.35 $0.60
1974 -68.83% $1.11 $0.35

Frequently Asked Questions: TER

What sector is TER in?

TER operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has TER performed historically?

Over 53 years of trading history, TER has posted gains in 31 years (58% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +211.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in TER?

You can invest in TER through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold TER.

Last updated: 3/24/2026