Research Analysts Offer Predictions for Terex Q1 Earnings

Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) – Equities research analysts at KeyCorp issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Terex in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, March 18th. KeyCorp analyst S. Barger forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $0.84 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Terex’s current full-year earnings is $4.83 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Terex’s Q2 2026 earnings at $1.37 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.24 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $5.44 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $6.33 EPS.

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

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $83.00 price target on shares of Terex in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Terex from $72.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Terex in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Terex from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Terex from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 21st. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Terex has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $72.90.

Terex Stock Performance

Shares of TEX opened at $57.11 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $6.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.15, a PEG ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.62. The company has a quick ratio of 1.36, a current ratio of 2.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23. The business’s 50 day moving average is $63.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $55.38. Terex has a 52-week low of $31.53 and a 52-week high of $71.50.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Terex

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in Terex by 31.7% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 1,773 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $95,000 after acquiring an additional 427 shares during the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Terex during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $250,000. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Terex by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,620,342 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $86,494,000 after purchasing an additional 16,377 shares during the last quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV raised its position in shares of Terex by 18.7% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 6,231 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $333,000 after purchasing an additional 983 shares during the period. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Terex during the 4th quarter worth approximately $108,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.88% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Terex

In other news, insider Kieran Hegarty sold 11,980 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $69.24, for a total value of $829,495.20. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 173,495 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,012,793.80. This trade represents a 6.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Terex Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th were paid a dividend of $0.17 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 6th. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Terex’s payout ratio is presently 20.42%.

Key Terex News

Here are the key news stories impacting Terex this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp raised its medium‑term outlook — the firm now models FY2027 EPS of $5.44 and FY2028 EPS of $6.33, above the current consensus (~$4.83). Those higher multi‑year projections support a more bullish growth trajectory and could justify higher valuation multiples if sustained.
• Neutral Sentiment: KeyCorp’s quarterly 2026 schedule: Q1 $0.84, Q2 $1.37, Q3 $1.35 and Q4 $1.24 — which sum to roughly $4.80 for 2026 (near the consensus ~$4.83). This implies KeyCorp views near‑term quarterly results as largely in line with peers, so near‑term earnings risk appears limited.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context piece compares Terex’s Q4 results and positioning vs. other heavy‑machinery names; useful for gauging relative strength and investor rotation within the group. Winners And Losers Of Q4: Terex Vs Peers
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research slightly cut its Q4 2027 EPS forecast from $1.57 to $1.56 and continues to carry a “Strong Sell” rating on TEX. Even a small downgrade combined with a pessimistic rating can amplify selling pressure, especially given the stock’s recent weakness below the 50‑day moving average.

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.