Baird has adjusted its price target for Teradyne (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:TER), a leading provider of automated test equipment, from $120.00 to $140.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock following Teradyne's second-quarter performance, which surpassed expectations, although the third-quarter guidance was slightly below consensus.
Teradyne experienced a notable 13% drop in its stock price today, contrasting with a modest 0.5% decline in the S&P 500. The negative reaction from investors may be attributed to higher prior expectations and a significant run-up in the stock price during the second quarter, potentially leading to profit-taking, said an analyst from Baird.
The company's Semi Test segment saw increased momentum in the second quarter, which was somewhat offset by incremental softness in other testing areas. Despite this, the overall plan for the second half of 2024 remains on track.
Baird analyst highlighted that artificial intelligence-related drivers are accelerating more rapidly than anticipated.
Looking forward, Teradyne is optimistic about 2025, expecting a recovery in Mobility, sustained and broadening demand in Memory, and scaling of Very Important Persons (VIPs), the analyst pointed out.
The analyst also anticipates that the maturation of growth strategies will enhance Robotics growth in the following year and suggested that Teradyne's recovery is on the horizon and that their estimates for 2025 may end up being conservative given the current trajectory of the company's growth drivers.
The company's Q2 2024 revenue was reported at $730 million with a non-GAAP EPS of $0.86. Teradyne's Robotics business also recorded a 26% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $90 million.
InvestingPro Insights
Following Baird's updated outlook on Teradyne, real-time data and insights from InvestingPro provide additional context for investors considering the stock. Teradyne's market capitalization stands at $19.74 billion, reflecting the scale of the company within the automated test equipment industry. Despite recent price volatility, with a 1-week total return of -18.13%, the company maintains a strong gross profit margin at 57.06% for the last twelve months as of Q2 2024, which may reassure investors about its operational efficiency.
InvestingPro Tips suggest caution with the stock trading at a high earnings multiple, with a current P/E ratio of 38.76 and an adjusted P/E ratio for the last twelve months as of Q2 2024 at 43.25. However, the company's ability to maintain dividend payments for 11 consecutive years, coupled with a dividend growth of 9.09% in the last twelve months, may appeal to income-focused investors. Additionally, with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations, Teradyne's financial health appears stable.
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