Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2025

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

V. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Stock Repurchase Program

In January 2023, Teradyne’s Board of Directors cancelled its January 2021 repurchase program and approved a new repurchase program for up to $2.0 billion of common stock. As of January 1, 2023, share repurchases in excess of issuances are subject to a 1% excise tax, which is included as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired. Teradyne intends to repurchase up to a total of $1.0 billion of its common stock in 2025 and 2026 based on market conditions.

During the six months ended June 29, 2025, Teradyne repurchased 3.0 million shares of common stock for a total cost of $277.3 million at an average price of $93.67 per share. The cumulative repurchases under the January 2023 repurchase program as of June 29, 2025, were 8.6 million shares of common stock for $877.2 million at an average price per share of $101.90.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Teradyne repurchased 0.3 million shares of common stock for a total cost of $30.3 million at an average price of $101.40 per share.

The total cost of shares acquired includes commissions and related excise tax and is recorded as a reduction to retained earnings.

Dividend

Holders of Teradyne’s common stock are entitled to receive dividends when they are declared by Teradyne’s Board of Directors.

In January 2025, and May 2025, Teradyne’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. Dividend payments for the three and six months ended June 29, 2025, were $19.2 million and $38.6 million, respectively.

In January 2024, and May 2024, Teradyne’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. Dividend payments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, were $19.0 million and $37.4 million, respectively.