Terex (NYSE:TEX) Hits New 1-Year High Following Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Shares of Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock traded as high as $69.65 and last traded at $68.1130, with a volume of 664456 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $59.26.

The industrial products company reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.01. Terex had a net margin of 2.92% and a return on equity of 15.93%. The business’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.77 earnings per share. Terex has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.500-5.00 EPS.

Key Headlines Impacting Terex

Here are the key news stories impacting Terex this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong bookings, revenue and margin outlook — Terex reported Q4 bookings of $1.9B (up 32% YoY), full‑year sales of $5.4B and set FY2026 sales guidance of $7.5B–$8.1B with EBITDA guidance of $930M–$1.0B (midpoint implies a ~12.4% EBITDA margin), highlighting top‑line growth and margin expansion that likely drove investor optimism. Terex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Cash generation and adjusted earnings — full‑year free cash flow of $325M (strong cash conversion) and adjusted FY2025 EPS of $4.93 support capital returns and operational strength. Terex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, signaling confidence in cash flow and returning capital to shareholders. Terex Announces Quarterly Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Non-core sale completed — Terex completed the sale of its Midwest Automotive Designs business, simplifying the portfolio and supporting the focus on higher‑growth industrial equipment segments. TEREX COMPLETES SALE OF MIDWEST RECREATIONAL VEHICLE BUSINESS
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 earnings roughly in line — Terex reported $1.12 EPS for Q4, essentially matching consensus (Zacks notes it matched the Zacks Consensus). The quarter showed year‑over‑year EPS improvement but was not a big upside surprise. Terex (TEX) Matches Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call/transcript available — Management provided color on orders, margins and the outlook on the call; read the transcript for details that could shape near‑term analyst revisions. Terex (TEX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: FY26 EPS guidance below consensus — Terex set FY2026 EPS guidance of $4.50–$5.00, below the Street consensus (~$5.56), which creates downside risk for estimates and may temper the upside from higher revenue guidance. Terex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have issued reports on TEX. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Terex from $52.00 to $62.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Terex from $50.00 to $56.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Morgan Stanley raised shares of Terex from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $47.00 to $60.00 in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Terex from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $70.00 target price for the company in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Terex in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Terex currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.90.

Institutional Trading of Terex

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. M&T Bank Corp increased its stake in shares of Terex by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 7,497 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $350,000 after acquiring an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Terex by 2.5% during the 4th quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC now owns 9,246 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $494,000 after acquiring an additional 228 shares in the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Terex by 56.4% in the second quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 718 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares during the period. Waterfront Wealth Inc. boosted its position in Terex by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Waterfront Wealth Inc. now owns 39,694 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,106,000 after buying an additional 260 shares during the period. Finally, Drum Hill Capital LLC grew its stake in Terex by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Drum Hill Capital LLC now owns 48,067 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,566,000 after purchasing an additional 278 shares in the last quarter. 92.88% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Terex Stock Performance

The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $56.67 and a 200 day moving average price of $52.55. The company has a quick ratio of 1.20, a current ratio of 2.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.37, a P/E/G ratio of 5.55 and a beta of 1.68.

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material-handling plant and equipment, serving a range of industries that includes construction, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and shipping logistics. Its product portfolio encompasses aerial work platforms, rough terrain and tower cranes, port and cargo handling equipment, material processing machinery and utility products. These offerings are marketed under well-known brands such as Genie®, Terex® AWP, Terex® Cranes, Demag®, and Powerscreen®, and are designed to meet diverse application requirements from building sites to industrial facilities and ports.

Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, Terex traces its roots back to 1933 and has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.