Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.48
Teradyne, Inc. (TER) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
13.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
13.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is flat.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.48
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR3.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.4%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield1.6%
1Y Total Return191.8%
5Y Total Return140.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,05210Y ago$169,80120Y ago$193,247
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 16.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TER has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, 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: 0.2% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 1.6% 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 140.5%, with dividends contributing 1.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $169,801 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.27
Avg/Payment$0.1135
Latest Change+8.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 32.79% | Jun 14, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Semiconductor Test, Metrology and Inspection Equipment
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#3 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
13.8% payout
Streak
4Y
3.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.6%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 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% |
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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 +0.2%. Payments are made 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 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 +16.9%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TER a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Teradyne, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does TER pay dividends?
Teradyne, Inc. pays dividends 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 $24,052 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 +0.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.