TER Dividend Yield 2026: Teradyne, Inc.

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Data last updated: Jul 27, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 27, 2026): Teradyne, Inc. (TER) pays a $0.50 annual dividend ($0.13 quarterly), yielding 0.14% at $349.92/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-05-21. 10+ consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.14%

Annual Dividend: $0.50 per share

Payout Ratio: 9.0%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-05-21

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Technology

Years of Dividend History: 13

About Teradyne, Inc. Dividend

Teradyne, Inc. dividend reflects a technology company that tests semiconductors, wireless devices, and automated systems for global manufacturers. TER currently pays $0.50 per share annually, with a quarterly frequency and an upcoming ex-dividend date of May 21, 2026. The yield sits at 0.14%, a figure that places this squarely in income-light territory. With a beta of 1.742, TER stock carries meaningful price volatility, making it a better fit for growth-oriented dividend investors than those seeking steady income.

Dividend Safety

Teradyne, Inc. pays out 9.0% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That leaves an exceptionally wide buffer, and the company's exposure to high-demand sectors like semiconductor testing, 5G wireless, and automotive chip validation supports continued earnings generation to sustain it. Teradyne, Inc. dividend safety faces its main pressure from the cyclical nature of semiconductor capital spending, which can compress earnings during industry downturns and, in turn, reduce the headroom that currently makes the payout look so comfortable.

Teradyne, Inc. (TER) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Over the past 10 years, Teradyne, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.2% per year from 2015 to 2025. The per-share dividend grew from $0.24 to $0.48 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 28.6% in 2018, while several years saw the dividend hold flat, including 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2023.

Teradyne, Inc. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+2.9%	$0.44 (2022)	$0.48 (2025)
5-Year	+3.7%	$0.40 (2020)	$0.48 (2025)
10-Year	+7.2%	$0.24 (2015)	$0.48 (2025)

Is Teradyne, Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

TER stock fits dividend investors who prioritize earnings retention and long-term growth over current income. The yield is low (below 2%), and at 0.14% it barely moves the needle for income-focused portfolios. That said, the 5-year average yield of 0.13% shows the current yield is in line with TER's own history, so this is not a recent compression. What an investor gets is a 10-year streak of uninterrupted dividend increases, a 9.0% payout ratio that leaves room for future raises, and exposure to semiconductor and wireless test markets. The trade-off is straightforward: almost no current income, with growth that has averaged 7.2% annually but arrived unevenly.

Recent Teradyne, Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-05-21	$0.1300
2026-02-13	$0.1300
2025-11-24	$0.1200
2025-09-05	$0.1200
2025-05-22	$0.1200
2025-02-14	$0.1200
2024-11-25	$0.1200
2024-09-05	$0.1200
2024-05-21	$0.1200
2024-02-15	$0.1200

Teradyne, Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.2600
2025	$0.4800
2024	$0.4800
2023	$0.4400
2022	$0.4400

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Teradyne, Inc. pay dividends?

Teradyne, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.13 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for May 21, 2026.

What is Teradyne, Inc.'s current dividend yield?

The current Teradyne, Inc. dividend yield is 0.14%, which is just above its 5-year average yield of 0.13%. Both figures are well below the 2% threshold typically associated with income-oriented dividend stocks.

Has Teradyne, Inc. ever cut its dividend?

No dividend cut appears in the available history window from 2015 to 2025. The annual dividend per share has never declined year-over-year in that period, though the data only covers 10 complete years.

How fast has Teradyne, Inc. grown its dividend?

Teradyne, Inc. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% per year from 2015 to 2025. The per-share dividend doubled from $0.24 to $0.48 over that decade.

Is Teradyne, Inc. dividend safe?

The 9.0% payout ratio, classified as conservative (below 40%), gives the dividend a wide earnings buffer. The primary risk is cyclicality in semiconductor capital spending, which can pressure earnings during industry downturns.

Why is Teradyne, Inc. dividend yield low?

The yield is low because TER retains the vast majority of its earnings, paying out only 9.0%. The $0.50 annual dividend against a higher share price produces a yield of just 0.14%, consistent with the company's 5-year average of 0.13%.

What type of investor is Teradyne, Inc. best suited for?

TER suits dividend investors who prioritize dividend growth and earnings retention over current income. A 7.2% annual CAGR over 10 years and a 10-year increase streak appeal to patient investors, but the 0.14% yield rules it out as an income stock.

Latest TER News

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