TER Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

TER has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 0.49 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.36%
Payout Ratio 12.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.66%
Consistency Lifetime 98.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.44%
Payout FCF 16.9%
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 53.10%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 246.3%
Total Return 5y: 164.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BESI 16,891 M 2.25% 6.43%
KLAC 202,846 M 0.76% 2.55%
ASM 39,720 M 0.60% 2.72%
LRCX 293,220 M 1.02% 1.87%
AMAT 296,802 M 0.91% 1.97%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SMHN 1,336 M 23.3% 99.0%
AMKR 12,348 M 18.3% 91.9%
AMAT 296,802 M 17.3% 99.1%
KLAC 202,846 M 17.4% 93.5%
MU 430,896 M 23.2% 23.3%

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LRCX
Lam Research
 1.02% Yield

TER Dividend History: Last 48 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% 0.04%
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-12-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.08%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-09-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.1%
2025-05-22 2025-05-22 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.15%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.11%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.11%
2024-09-05 2024-09-05 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.1%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.09%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% 0.12%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.12%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-25 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.1%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-16 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.11%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.1%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.12%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.12%
2022-05-24 2022-05-25 2022-06-17 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.11%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.11 10% 0.09%
2021-11-23 2021-11-24 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.07%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.08%
2021-05-25 2021-05-26 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.08%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-11-24 2020-11-25 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-09-02 2020-09-03 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-05-26 2020-05-27 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% N/A
2019-11-26 2019-11-27 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2019-09-03 2019-09-04 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2019-05-28 2019-05-29 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2018-11-27 2018-11-28 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2018-09-04 2018-09-05 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.09 28.6% N/A
2017-11-28 2017-11-29 2017-12-21 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-09-06 2017-09-07 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-20 Quarterly 0.07 16.7% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-09-02 2016-09-07 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-11-30 2015-12-02 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-05-29 2015-06-02 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-12-01 2014-12-03 2014-12-29 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-02 Other 0.06 0% N/A

TER Dividend FAQ

Teradyne Inc. designs and manufactures automated test systems and robotics. The company operates globally, with significant presence in Asia Pacific and Europe. Its business model focuses on providing essential equipment for technology manufacturing and automation.

What is the Dividend Yield of TER?

As of March 2026, TER`s dividend yield is 0.36%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.49 USD by the current share price of 295.61.

Does TER pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, TER paid a dividend of 0.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-13 and the payout was 0.13 USD.

How often does TER pay dividends?

TER pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, TER has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-13.

TER dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TER for the next payments are between 0.126 (-3.1%) and 0.13 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.17%.

Will TER pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.13 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Teradyne (TER) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TER?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Teradyne (TER) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of TER?

TER's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.66% per year.
Strong growth: TER's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of TER?

TER's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.44%. If you bought TER's shares at 111.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.49 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.44% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TER?

TER Payout Consistency is 98.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Teradyne has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TER have a good Dividend Yield?

TER`s 0.36% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TER?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TER is 12.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of TER?

TER`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TER Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in TER's Outstanding Shares?

Teradyne's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.38% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has TER ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 1, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 90,616,000
1986 93,136,000 +2.78%
1987 96,648,000 +3.77%
1988 114,920,000 +18.91%
1989 118,632,000 +3.23%
1990 120,804,000 +1.83%
1991 129,744,000 +7.4%
1992 136,340,000 +5.08%
1993 148,904,000 +9.22%
1994 151,648,000 +1.84%
1995 169,940,000 +12.06%
1996 171,620,000 +0.99%
1997 171,856,000 +0.14%
1998 177,994,000 +3.57%
1999 180,873,000 +1.62%
2000 179,750,000 -0.62%
2001 182,332,000 +1.44%
2002 184,889,000 +1.4%
2003 199,893,000 +8.12%
2004 195,619,000 -2.14%
2005 199,555,000 +2.01%
2006 189,625,000 -4.98%
2007 175,722,000 -7.33%
2008 172,130,000 -2.04%
2009 226,277,000 +31.46%
2010 232,080,000 +2.56%
2011 222,858,000 -3.97%
2012 187,737,000 -15.76%
2013 236,903,000 +26.19%
2014 216,532,000 -8.6%
2015 205,113,000 -5.27%
2016 202,947,000 -1.06%
2017 196,010,000 -3.42%
2018 181,520,000 -7.39%
2019 181,780,000 +0.14%
2020 186,837,000 +2.78%
2021 178,020,000 -4.72%
2022 165,468,000 -7.05%
2023 162,106,000 -2.03%
2024 163,184,000 +0.66%
2025 157,651,000 -3.39%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-21 02:40