Zacks Research Has Optimistic Outlook of Terex Q1 Earnings

Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Terex in a research note issued on Tuesday, April 14th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings of $0.81 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.80. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Terex’s current full-year earnings is $4.83 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Terex’s Q2 2026 earnings at $1.34 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.21 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.98 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.47 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.26 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $6.39 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on TEX. Barclays assumed coverage on Terex in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $65.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Terex in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Terex from $72.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Terex from $56.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Citigroup upgraded shares of Terex from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $73.00 to $75.00 in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $70.73.

Terex Stock Performance

Shares of TEX opened at $58.67 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 2.30. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $63.01 and a two-hundred day moving average of $56.43. The stock has a market cap of $6.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.64. Terex has a one year low of $33.13 and a one year high of $71.50.

Terex (NYSE:TEX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The industrial products company reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.12. The business had revenue of $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.30 billion. Terex had a net margin of 4.08% and a return on equity of 16.51%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.77 earnings per share. Terex has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.500-5.00 EPS.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its position in Terex by 565.8% in the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 486 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 413 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Terex by 167.0% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 590 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 369 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in shares of Terex during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Rise Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Terex by 108.9% in the 3rd quarter. Rise Advisors LLC now owns 1,274 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $65,000 after purchasing an additional 664 shares during the period. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in Terex by 15.0% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 1,451 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $77,000 after buying an additional 189 shares in the last quarter. 92.88% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Terex

In other news, insider Kieran Hegarty sold 11,980 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.24, for a total value of $829,495.20. Following the sale, the insider owned 173,495 shares in the company, valued at $12,012,793.80. This represents a 6.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 1.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Terex Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th were issued a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. Terex’s payout ratio is 20.42%.

Terex News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Terex this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published a positive take calling Terex a “top momentum stock” for long‑term investors, highlighting favorable style/momentum metrics that can attract growth/momentum flows. Why Terex (TEX) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Terex from “Strong Sell” to “Hold” (reported 4/15), which removes a deep negative label and can reduce downside pressure from sell‑side headlines. TickerReport: Zacks upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several near‑term and long‑term EPS forecasts (multiple notes on 4/14–4/15): small upward revisions to Q1/Q2 2026, Q1/Q2 2027, Q1 2028 and a larger raise to FY2028 (now $6.39 vs prior $6.33). Better modelled earnings ahead can support higher valuation expectations if trends continue. MarketBeat: Zacks research summaries
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the EPS upgrades, Zacks’ public stance is cautious — the firm now shows a “Hold” rating rather than a Buy, so the upgrades are tempered by a neutral recommendation that may limit strong buying interest. Zacks.com
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also trimmed some near‑term forecasts and previously maintained “Strong Sell” language in earlier notes; they cut FY2026 slightly (to $4.76 from $4.79) and reduced Q4 2026 by $0.01 — mixed/downward tweaks that can keep some investors cautious. MarketBeat: research changes

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.