Teradyne, Inc. (TER) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
TER Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is flat.
TER Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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TER Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
TER Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Teradyne, Inc. distributes 13.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TER does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 3.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TER returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 1.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.4% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 252.6%, with dividends contributing 1.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $226,521 today.
TER Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.1300 | — | 14.15% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1300 | ↑ +8.3% | 15.57% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 28.92% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 39.93% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 61.15% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 42.38% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 43.37% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 37.27% | Sep 27, 2024 |
TER Dividend vs Peers
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TER Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.48 | 13.8% | 7.25x | 0.4% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $3.32 | 14.5% | 6.92x | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.73 | 16.1% | 6.20x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $4.22 | 10.4% | 9.59x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.53 | 7.2% | 13.82x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $4.28 | 9.3% | 10.70x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.60 | 13.8% | 7.22x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.36 | 28.6% | 4 | $2.35 | 15.3% | 6.53x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | 16.7% | 4 | $1.28 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 0.2% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
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TER — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TER stock.
How much dividend does TER pay per share?
Teradyne, Inc. (TER) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TER's next ex-dividend date?
TER's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TER typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TER's dividend safe?
TER's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.8% and FCF payout ratio of +13.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has TER increased its dividend?
TER has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.7%.
How often does TER pay dividends?
Teradyne, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TER grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TER five years ago would be worth approximately $35,257 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TER's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TER's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.