Teradyne chief sells shares under a prearranged plan, retaining a $49.85 million stake amid a 306% one-year stock surge.
Teradyne CEO Gregory Smith sold 4,000 shares for $1.7 million on August 17, 2026, at a weighted average price of $425.00. The transaction followed a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established in February 2026, ensuring a structured disposal schedule.
After the sale, Smith holds 112,495 shares, valued at $49.85 million based on the August 17 closing price of $443.14. The stock has delivered a 306% total return over the past 12 months, reflecting strong performance in semiconductor test equipment demand.
The remaining equity represents approximately 0.0720% of Teradyne’s outstanding shares. The company’s primary revenue comes from automated testing solutions for semiconductor manufacturers across automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors.