Capital Expenditures for Teradyne (TER)
According to Teradyne's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $224.01M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$224.01M
YoY change
+13.1%
5Y CAGR
+3.9%
Peak year (2000)
$235.19M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$3.89B
CapEx history chart for Teradyne (TER) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Teradyne (TER) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $224.01M | +13.1% | ||
| 2024 | $198.09M | +24.1% | ||
| 2023 | $159.64M | -2.2% | ||
| 2022 | $163.25M | +23.2% | ||
| 2021 | $132.47M | -28.4% | ||
| 2020 | $184.98M | +37.4% | ||
| 2019 | $134.64M | +17.7% | ||
| 2018 | $114.38M | +8.5% | ||
| 2017 | $105.38M | +23.6% | ||
| 2016 | $85.27M | -5.1% | ||
| 2015 | $89.88M | -46.8% | ||
| 2014 | $168.98M | +58.3% | ||
| 2013 | $106.73M | -10.4% | ||
| 2012 | $119.08M | +38.3% | ||
| 2011 | $86.10M | +13.2% | ||
| 2010 | $76.04M | +81.4% | ||
| 2009 | $41.93M | -51.9% | ||
| 2008 | $87.20M | +1.3% | ||
| 2007 | $86.09M | -22.0% | ||
| 2006 | $110.42M | -2.7% | ||
| 2005 | $113.47M | -26.6% | ||
| 2004 | $154.56M | +401.3% | ||
| 2003 | $30.83M | -33.6% | ||
| 2002 | $46.43M | -76.6% | ||
| 2001 | $198.18M | -15.7% | ||
| 2000 | $235.19M | +96.4% | ||
| 1999 | $119.78M | +0.3% | ||
| 1998 | $119.46M | +12.2% | ||
| 1997 | $106.44M | +78.9% | ||
| 1996 | $59.49M | -24.9% | ||
| 1995 | $79.20M | +222.5% | ||
| 1994 | $24.56M | +19.4% | ||
| 1993 | $20.57M | +5.5% | ||
| 1992 | $19.50M | +33.6% | ||
| 1991 | $14.60M | -47.3% | ||
| 1990 | $27.70M | -37.6% | ||
| 1989 | $44.40M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Teradyne's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Teradyne (TER) reported capital expenditures of $224.01M – grew 13.1% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Teradyne capital expenditures delivered a +3.9% annualised rate; sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Teradyne capital expenditures edged down from $235.19M in 2000 to $224.01M in 2025, a 4.8% drawdown.
Across the available history, capital expenditures reached its high of $235.19M in 2000 and its low of $14.60M in 1991.
Among 8 Technology peers, Teradyne (TER) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $9.38B.
Teradyne Capital Expenditures by Year
Teradyne Capital Expenditures 2025: $224.01M
Teradyne capital expenditures in 2025 was $224.01M, grew 13.1% from 2024.
Teradyne Capital Expenditures 2024: $198.09M
Teradyne capital expenditures in 2024 was $198.09M, grew 24.1% from 2023.
Teradyne Capital Expenditures 2023: $159.64M
Teradyne capital expenditures in 2023 was $159.64M, edged down 2.2% below 2022.
Teradyne Capital Expenditures 2022: $163.25M
Teradyne capital expenditures in 2022 was $163.25M, grew 23.2% from 2021.
Teradyne Capital Expenditures 2021: $132.47M
Teradyne capital expenditures in 2021 was $132.47M.
See more financial history for Teradyne (TER).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Teradyne, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Teradyne's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Teradyne (TER) is $224.01M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Teradyne capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Teradyne (TER) capital expenditures changed +13.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Teradyne capital expenditures?
- Teradyne (TER) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +3.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Teradyne capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Teradyne capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $235.19M in 2000.
What was Teradyne capital expenditures in 2024?
- Teradyne (TER) capital expenditures in 2024 was $198.09M.
What was Teradyne capital expenditures in 2025?
- Teradyne (TER) capital expenditures in 2025 was $224.01M.
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