Cash & Equivalents
Teradyne, Inc. Cash & Equivalents decreased by 17.6% to $241.94M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 49.1%, from $475.63M to $241.94M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -20.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $954.44M | $1.08B | $1.12B | $794.60M | $572.02M | $710.75M | $854.77M | $649.21M | $613.21M | $636.96M | $757.57M | $707.40M | $421.90M | $510.04M | $553.35M | $475.63M | $339.25M | $272.70M | $293.75M | $241.94M |
| QoQ Change | — | +13.1% | +4.0% | -29.2% | -28.0% | +24.3% | +20.3% | -24.0% | -5.5% | +3.9% | +18.9% | -6.6% | -40.4% | +20.9% | +8.5% | -14.0% | -28.7% | -19.6% | +7.7% | -17.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -40.1% | -34.2% | -23.8% | -18.3% | +7.2% | -10.4% | -11.4% | +9.0% | -31.2% | -19.9% | -27.0% | -32.8% | -19.6% | -46.5% | -46.9% | -49.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Teradyne, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
- Teradyne, Inc. (TER) reported cash & equivalents of $241.94M in Q1 2026.
- How has Teradyne, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Teradyne, Inc.'s cash & equivalents decreased by 49.1% year-over-year, from $475.63M to $241.94M.
- What is the long-term trend for Teradyne, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Teradyne, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a -20.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $914.12M to $293.75M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.