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Semiconductor Test — Engineering And Development Expense

Teradyne, Inc. Semiconductor Test — Engineering And Development Expense decreased by 3.3% to $93.30M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.3%, from $80.21M to $93.30M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Semiconductor Test — Engineering And Development Expense shows an upward trend with a 8.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending indicates a focus on product innovation and future growth, while significantly lower spending might signal a reduction in long-term competitiveness.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the investment in research, design, and engineering activities specifically dedicated to the semicond...

Peer comparison

Comparable to R&D expenses allocated to specific business units in technology and semiconductor equipment companies.

Metric ID: ter_segment_semiconductor_test_engineering_and_development_expense

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$68.07M$68.07M$68.07M$68.07M$64.35M$64.35M$64.35M$64.35M$65.65M$70.96M$74.01M$85.00M$80.21M$82.13M$85.33M$96.45M$93.30M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-5.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.0%+8.1%+4.3%+14.8%-5.6%+2.4%+3.9%+13.0%-3.3%
YoY Change-5.5%-5.5%-5.5%-5.5%+2.0%+10.3%+15.0%+32.1%+22.2%+15.7%+15.3%+13.5%+16.3%
Range$64.35M$96.45M
CAGR+8.2%
Avg YoY Growth+9.3%
Median YoY Growth+13.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teradyne, Inc.'s semiconductor test — engineering and development expense?
Teradyne, Inc. (TER) reported semiconductor test — engineering and development expense of $93.30M in Q1 2026.
How has Teradyne, Inc.'s semiconductor test — engineering and development expense changed year-over-year?
Teradyne, Inc.'s semiconductor test — engineering and development expense increased by 16.3% year-over-year, from $80.21M to $93.30M.
What is the long-term trend for Teradyne, Inc.'s semiconductor test — engineering and development expense?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Teradyne, Inc.'s semiconductor test — engineering and development expense has grown at a 8.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $272.30M to $344.11M.
What does semiconductor test — engineering and development expense mean?
Spending on R&D and engineering specifically for the semiconductor test business.