Why is TER Up Today?

TER
$441.04
▲ +6.07% (+$26.78)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 3:31 PM ET

About Teradyne, Inc. Common Stock

Teradyne provides testing equipment, including automated test equipment for semiconductors, system testing for hard disk drives, circuit boards, and electronics systems and wireless testing for devices. The firm entered the industrial automation market in 2015, into which it sells collaborative and ...

Sector: INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS
Market Cap: $22.45B
Forward P/E: 32.1
52-Week Range: $131.75 - $487.91
Employees: 6,500

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS sector is up 2.9% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.5x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS sector: +2.9%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

TER is significantly outperforming the market (+5.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.09%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.68%
TER
This Stock
+6.07%
vs S&P 500: +4.98%
vs Nasdaq: +4.39%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, TER is expected to trade between:
$432.21 - $454.27

Key Level to Watch

$463.09 resistance
Watch for continuation above $441.04

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for TER's 6% move

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 3:31 PM (-292 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
1.45
Put/Call Ratio
103.8%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,723
Put Volume: 2,493
Total: 4,216
Unusual Activity: $430 PUT (1,081 vol)

Historical Context

TER has moved more than 3.0% up on 67 occasions in the past year.

59.7%
Continuation Rate
40/67 times continued up
+0.76%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Oct 01, 2026 (3.7%) → Next day: +6.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is TER stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS sector is up 2.9% on average.

Is TER stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, TER shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the TER stock price target?

TER is currently trading at $441.04. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $432.21 - $454.27. See long-term price prediction →

Will TER stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that TER's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $463.09 (resistance).

Is TER stock oversold or overbought?

TER's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 65.1. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for TER stock?

TER's 10-day momentum indicator is at 57.49. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is TER outperforming or underperforming the market?

TER (+6.07%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+5.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.09%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.68%.

What does MACD indicate for TER?

TER's MACD (12.35) is currently above the signal line (6.11), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 17.3) is weak.

Is TER in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, TER is in a bullish trend. The price ($441.04) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($379.8) and 50-day SMA ($374.53). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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