Northland cuts Teradyne target to $105, keeps Outperform rating

Published 13/03/2025, 12:36
Northland cuts Teradyne target to $105, keeps Outperform rating

On Thursday, Northland Securities adjusted their financial outlook for Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER), a leading supplier of automation equipment for test and industrial applications. Currently trading at $86.74, the stock sits between analyst targets ranging from $85 to $165. Analyst Gus Richard at Northland revised the price target downward to $105 from the previous $140, while maintaining an Outperform rating on the company’s stock. According to InvestingPro data, the stock has seen significant pressure, trading near its 52-week low.

The adjustment follows concerns over tariff uncertainties which are perceived to dampen Teradyne’s near-term financial performance. Despite this, Richard remains positive about the company’s long-term prospects, citing a four-year target at the company with a 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue and a 26% CAGR in non-GAAP earnings. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains strong fundamentals with a current ratio of 2.91x and minimal debt levels, suggesting financial stability amid market pressures.

Teradyne’s growth is expected to be driven by several factors, according to the Northland analyst. These include expansion in semitest market, gains in market share across computing, automotive, and industrial sectors, along with a resurgence in the Industrial Automation segment. This latter segment is anticipated to benefit from new product launches and a strategic focus on back-end semiconductor opportunities. The company’s strong gross profit margin of 58.48% and projected revenue growth of 15% for FY2025 support these expansion plans.

The revised 12-month price target of $105 reflects a more conservative estimate of Teradyne’s calendar year 2026 financial metrics and an expectation of multiple compression. However, Richard notes that Teradyne’s shares present an attractive investment on a longer-term horizon, suggesting confidence in the company’s ability to navigate the current headwinds and capitalize on its growth vectors.

Teradyne’s financial health and market position will continue to be monitored by investors as the company adapts to the evolving economic landscape influenced by tariff concerns and aims to achieve its ambitious growth targets.

In other recent news, Teradyne has been the focus of multiple analyst reports following its recent analyst day. Teradyne updated its financial guidance, revealing a downturn in the June quarter with expectations of a 5% quarter-over-quarter decrease, contrasting with earlier forecasts of a 7.5% increase. UBS adjusted its revenue and EPS estimates for Teradyne, lowering its 2025 projections from $3.31 billion and $4.21 to $3.01 billion and $3.59, respectively. Stifel also revised its 2025 estimates, reflecting a cautious stance amid market uncertainties.

Analysts have made several adjustments to Teradyne’s stock price targets. TD Cowen, Stifel, and Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price targets to $110, while UBS lowered its target to $130, and KeyBanc Capital Markets adjusted its target to $140. Despite these adjustments, UBS and KeyBanc maintained a Buy and Overweight rating, respectively, indicating confidence in Teradyne’s longer-term prospects. Stifel, however, maintained a Hold rating, reflecting a more cautious outlook.

Teradyne’s strategic initiatives, such as entering the datacenter-driven co-packaged optics test market, have been highlighted as potential long-term opportunities. The company is also focusing on operational expense reductions, aiming to grow these expenses at half the rate of revenue growth. Analysts have noted that while Teradyne faces near-term challenges, there is optimism about its potential for recovery and growth in the longer term.

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