Teradyne Inc (TER) declined 4.38% after its third-quarter results, as investors took profits and refocused on future guidance, even as reported earnings and AI-driven revenues beat expectations. The move is supported by the stock trading well below its 20-, 50-, and 200-day moving averages, reflecting persistent selling pressure across multiple timeframes.
Highlights
- Teradyne reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $1.306 billion, up 70% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS at $2.29 surpassing estimates.
- AI-related demand represented more than 60% of recent sales and the Robotics segment posted its first quarterly profit.
- Shares of Teradyne last traded at $309.52 under persistent selling pressure, with a five-day price range forecast of $279.48 to $321.34 as technical indicators show a prevailing bearish trend.
AI-fueled revenue growth fails to reverse sector-wide selling
Teradyne delivered strong financial results for the third quarter of 2026, with revenue reaching approximately $1.306 billion and year-over-year growth of about 70%. This was driven by continued demand for semiconductor test equipment related to artificial intelligence, with the Semiconductor Test segment generating $1.072 billion in revenue, Product Test $138 million, and Robotics $96 million. Non-GAAP earnings per share were $2.29, surpassing analyst estimates, and the company reported its Robotics business turned profitable for the first time. AI-related demand accounted for more than 60% of recent sales, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.
Multi-timeframe selling dominates as oversold signals emerge
Teradyne is trading well below its 20-, 50-, and 200-day moving averages (MA-20: $370.85, MA-50: $369.96, MA-200: $348.54), signaling sustained seller control in short-, medium-, and long-term trends. The Ichimoku Kijun at $378.36 marks a distant resistance area, while immediate technical levels set a near-term ceiling at $310.73 and a floor at $305.18. Momentum indicators remain negative, with the MACD at -26.74 and ADX at 23.43 both pointing to continued selling. The RSI is 38.8, which leans toward oversold territory and signals a selling trend, while the Stochastic RSI at 31.01 flashes a strong buy, indicating some oversold bounce potential. The CCI at -81.87 and Bull/Bear Power at -11.93 confirm sellers are dominant intraday, and the Awesome Oscillator at -50.12 further supports the ongoing bearish momentum. The session was marked by high intraday volatility of 5.33%, with price action near the top of today’s $295–$310.73 range. Oscillators and momentum tools broadly confirm the weak price structure except for a minor divergence from the Stochastic RSI.
Earlier, analysts noted that Teradyne was under sustained selling pressure due to persistent technical weakness, despite strong recent financial performance. The current technical setup confirms this negative momentum, and traders should monitor the $310.73 resistance and $305.18 support as pivots for potential breakout or further downside risk.