On August 13, Teradyne rose 3.26% in regular trading, trading at $416.26/share, with turnover of $146 million. The stock continued to benefit from its previously reported Q2 earnings that significantly exceeded expectations, alongside broad-based strength in the semiconductor equipment sector.

Teradyne reported Q2 revenue of $1.33 billion, up 104% year-over-year and well above the consensus estimate of $1.22 billion. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.47, beating the Street estimate of $2.09 by 18%. AI chip testing demand was cited as the core growth driver. The company also guided Q3 revenue midpoint at $1.25 billion with adjusted EPS of $2.00, both substantially above analyst expectations of $1.06 billion and $1.56, respectively. Multiple institutions have raised their price targets, with Cantor Fitzgerald lifting its target to $550 and JPMorgan raising to $465.

The broader semiconductor equipment sector also advanced, with Lam Research up 2.84%, ASML up 2.70%, KLA up 1.88%, and Applied Materials up 1.57%, providing additional sector tailwinds.

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