Cash on Hand for Teradyne (TER)
According to Teradyne's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $322.00M USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$322.00M
YoY change
-46.3%
5Y CAGR
-25.8%
Peak year (2017)
$1.78B
Latest annual
$322.00M
Cash on Hand history chart for Teradyne (TER) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Teradyne (TER) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $322.00M | -46.3% | ||
| 2024 | $599.67M | -26.8% | ||
| 2023 | $819.73M | -8.3% | ||
| 2022 | $894.38M | -34.5% | ||
| 2021 | $1.37B | -4.9% | ||
| 2020 | $1.44B | +57.6% | ||
| 2019 | $911.23M | -18.4% | ||
| 2018 | $1.12B | -37.2% | ||
| 2017 | $1.78B | +50.8% | ||
| 2016 | $1.18B | +58.8% | ||
| 2015 | $742.40M | -10.3% | ||
| 2014 | $828.04M | -10.8% | ||
| 2013 | $928.52M | +20.5% | ||
| 2012 | $770.44M | +14.9% | ||
| 2011 | $670.24M | -16.9% | ||
| 2010 | $806.80M | +74.0% | ||
| 2009 | $463.67M | +43.7% | ||
| 2008 | $322.70M | -49.4% | ||
| 2007 | $637.96M | +3.6% | ||
| 2006 | $615.79M | -11.4% | ||
| 2005 | $694.74M | +144.1% | ||
| 2004 | $284.58M | -1.7% | ||
| 2003 | $289.42M | -11.0% | ||
| 2002 | $325.35M | -11.5% | ||
| 2001 | $367.69M | +21.5% | ||
| 2000 | $302.57M | +22.2% | ||
| 1999 | $247.66M | +23.0% | ||
| 1998 | $201.43M | +115.8% | ||
| 1997 | $93.36M | -62.6% | ||
| 1996 | $249.72M | -9.5% | ||
| 1995 | $275.83M | +36.2% | ||
| 1994 | $202.58M | +41.1% | ||
| 1993 | $143.58M | +113.0% | ||
| 1992 | $67.40M | +90.4% | ||
| 1991 | $35.40M | +378.4% | ||
| 1990 | $7.40M | +89.7% | ||
| 1989 | $3.90M | -64.2% | ||
| 1988 | $10.90M | -1.8% | ||
| 1987 | $11.10M | -66.5% | ||
| 1986 | $33.10M | +33.5% | ||
| 1985 | $24.80M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Teradyne's reported balance sheets (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
In 2025, Teradyne (TER) cash and short-term investments totalled $322.00M – plunged 46.3% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Teradyne cash and short-term investments delivered a -25.8% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Between 2017 and 2025, Teradyne cash and short-term investments plunged 81.9%, falling from $1.78B to $322.00M.
Across the available history, cash and short-term investments reached its high of $1.78B in 2017 and its low of $3.90M in 1989.
Teradyne (TER) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $35.44B.
Teradyne Cash on Hand by Year
Teradyne Cash on Hand 2025: $322.00M
Teradyne cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $322.00M, plunged 46.3% below 2024.
Teradyne Cash on Hand 2024: $599.67M
Teradyne cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $599.67M, declined 26.8% below 2023.
Teradyne Cash on Hand 2023: $819.73M
Teradyne cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $819.73M, declined 8.3% below 2022.
Teradyne Cash on Hand 2022: $894.38M
Teradyne cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $894.38M, plunged 34.5% below 2021.
Teradyne Cash on Hand 2021: $1.37B
Teradyne cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $1.37B.
See more financial history for Teradyne (TER).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Teradyne, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Teradyne's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Teradyne (TER) is $322.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Teradyne cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Teradyne (TER) cash and short-term investments changed -46.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Teradyne cash and short-term investments?
- Teradyne (TER) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -25.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Teradyne cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Teradyne cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $1.78B in 2017.
What was Teradyne cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Teradyne (TER) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $599.67M.
What was Teradyne cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Teradyne (TER) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $322.00M.
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