Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the thirteen brokerages that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, six have given a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $57.7273.

A number of research analysts recently commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of Terex in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $50.00 price objective on the stock. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of Terex from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $47.00 to $60.00 in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Terex in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Citigroup lowered their target price on Terex from $58.00 to $52.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Terex from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 21st.

Insider Activity at Terex

In other Terex news, Director Andra Rush purchased 2,120 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 31st. The shares were bought at an average price of $46.59 per share, for a total transaction of $98,770.80. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 25,428 shares in the company, valued at $1,184,690.52. This trade represents a 9.10% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Terex

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its position in Terex by 22.0% during the second quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,104 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $52,000 after buying an additional 199 shares during the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp increased its holdings in shares of Terex by 3.1% during the 2nd quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 7,497 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $350,000 after acquiring an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Rise Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Terex by 65.3% in the 2nd quarter. Rise Advisors LLC now owns 610 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 241 shares in the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Terex by 56.4% in the 2nd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 718 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Waterfront Wealth Inc. boosted its position in Terex by 0.7% during the third quarter. Waterfront Wealth Inc. now owns 39,694 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,106,000 after purchasing an additional 260 shares during the period. 92.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Terex Stock Performance

Shares of Terex stock opened at $59.78 on Friday. Terex has a 12 month low of $31.53 and a 12 month high of $59.80. 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 stock has a market cap of $3.92 billion, a PE ratio of 25.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.38 and a beta of 1.67. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $49.99 and a 200-day simple moving average of $50.90.

Terex (NYSE:TEX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The industrial products company reported $1.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.28. Terex had a return on equity of 15.93% and a net margin of 2.92%.The firm had revenue of $1.39 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.41 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.46 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.4% on a year-over-year basis. Terex has set its FY 2025 guidance at 4.700-5.100 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Terex will post 4.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Terex Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 10th were paid a $0.17 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 10th. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. Terex’s payout ratio is 28.94%.

More Terex News

Here are the key news stories impacting Terex this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Merger/strategic-talk momentum: coverage notes an “evolving merger story” that is re‑shaping Terex’s valuation and outlook, which is drawing investor attention and likely supporting the rally. How The Evolving Merger Story Is Shaping Terex’s Valuation And Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks lifted multiple EPS forecasts — including FY2026 to $5.44 (from $5.41) and FY2027 to $6.33 (from $6.29) — and raised several quarterly estimates, signaling analysts expect stronger earnings growth over the next 12–24 months. This improves forward earnings visibility and can justify a higher multiple.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst attention within the sector: Zacks included Terex among construction & mining equipment names to watch despite industry headwinds, which can attract more institutional interest. 3 Construction & Mining Equipment Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical/context: trading volume is elevated versus average and the share price is approaching its 12‑month high; 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages are around $50, supporting the current price level but also highlighting momentum can reverse on sentiment shifts.
• Negative Sentiment: Minor near‑term cut: Zacks trimmed Q1 2026 EPS to $0.84 from $0.86 — a small hit to the immediate quarter but modest relative to the upgraded full‑year outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/financials caveats: PEG is elevated (~5.4) and debt/equity (~1.28) remains material — investors paying up for strategic optionality should weigh leverage and whether earnings upgrades sustain multiple expansion.

Terex Company Profile

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.