Teradyne generally provides a one-year warranty on its products, commencing upon installation, acceptance or shipment. A provision is recorded upon revenue recognition to cost of revenues for estimated warranty expense based on historical experience. Related costs are charged to the warranty accrual as incurred. The balance below is included in other accrued liabilities.


	For the Three Months Ended
	March 29, 2026			March 30, 2025
	(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	19,150		$	12,962
Accruals for warranties issued during the period		8,750			5,946
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties		(304	)		(552	)
Settlements made during the period		(4,216	)		(5,280	)
Balance at end of period	$	23,380		$	13,076

When Teradyne receives payment for extended warranties, beyond one year, it is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period. Related costs are expensed as incurred. The balance below is included in short and long-term deferred revenue and customer advances.


	For the Three Months Ended
	March 29, 2026			March 30, 2025
	(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	55,913		$	41,624
Deferral of new extended warranty revenue		17,778			7,938
Recognition of extended warranty deferred revenue		(6,680	)		(5,250	)
Balance at end of period	$	67,011		$	44,312