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Shares of Teradyne Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) plunged over 18 percent, marking the steepest single-day decline since March 2025, as a disappointing second-quarter forecast overshadowed a record-setting first-quarter performance fueled by artificial intelligence demand.
"Our Q1 results reached a new record high. With approximately 70 percent of our revenue tied to AI-related demand, our results reflect the strength of our wafer to AI data center strategy," Teradyne CEO Greg Smith said in a statement.
The semiconductor test equipment supplier reported first-quarter revenue of $1.28 billion, an 87 percent year-over-year increase that beat consensus estimates of $1.21 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.56, easily surpassing the $2.11 expected by analysts. Despite the strong beat, the stock fell from a close of $380.13 as investors focused on the outlook.
The negative reaction stemmed entirely from the company’s guidance. Management projected Q2 revenue between $1.15 billion and $1.25 billion with adjusted EPS of $1.86 to $2.15. While the midpoints of $1.2 billion in sales and $2.01 in earnings are just ahead of Wall Street's estimates, the figures imply a significant sequential deceleration from Q1's record results. After a 107 percent year-to-date rally, investors were positioned for a substantial guidance raise, not just maintenance of the full-year framework. The company had previously signaled a potential slowdown in the second half of the year, a caution that now weighs heavily on the stock.
The sell-off puts Teradyne's stock below its 50-day moving average, a key technical level for traders. The intense focus on Teradyne's guidance reflects the high stakes for suppliers in the AI semiconductor space, where companies like Nvidia continue to drive massive demand. The muted forecast from Teradyne introduces questions about the sustainability of the current growth surge for the broader testing equipment market. Investors will now watch for commentary from the company's upcoming earnings call for any revision to its full-year outlook.
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