Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of March 1, 2026, Teradyne, Inc. (TER) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $277.58, based on estimates from 31 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $320.03, this represents a potential downside of -13.3%. The company has a market capitalization of $50.12B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $175.00 to a high of $335.00, representing a 58% spread in expectations. The median target of $277.50 aligns closely with the consensus average. The wide target spread reflects significant disagreement on fair value.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 19 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,12 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The positive sentiment balance indicates moderate optimism about the stock prospects.
From a valuation perspective, TER trades at a trailing P/E of 92.0x and forward P/E of 50.3x. Analysts expect EPS to grow +81.0% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $512.99, with bear and bull scenarios of $-16.16 and $833.92 respectively. Model confidence stands at 58/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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Start ComparisonTER's consensus price target is $277.58, -13.3% below the current price of $320.03. The 31 analysts tracking TER see downside risk at present valuations.
TER has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 19 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $277.58 implies -13.3% downside from current levels.
At a forward P/E of 50.3097x, TER trades at a premium valuation. The consensus price target of $277.58 (-13.3% downside) suggests analysts may view current valuations as stretched.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $335 for TER, while the most conservative target is $175. The consensus of $277.58 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $834 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
TER is heavily covered by Wall Street, with 31 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 19 have Buy ratings, 12 recommend Hold, and 0 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month TER stock forecast based on 31 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $277.58, with estimates ranging from $175 (bear case) to $335 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $513, with bear/bull scenarios of $-16/$834.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates TER's fair value at $513 (base case), with a bear case of $-16 and bull case of $834. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 58/100.
TER trades at a forward P/E ratio of 50.3x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 92.0x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Analysts are cautious on TER, with 0 Sell ratings and a price target of $277.58 (-13.3% from current price). The "Buy" consensus suggests careful evaluation before buying. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
TER analyst price targets range from $175 to $335, a 58% wide spread indicating significant analyst disagreement. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $277.58 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $-16-$834 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.