Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for Terex Earnings

Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their Q4 2027 earnings estimates for shares of Terex in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $1.56 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.57. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Terex’s current full-year earnings is $4.83 per share.

Terex (NYSE:TEX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The industrial products company reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.12. Terex had a net margin of 4.08% and a return on equity of 16.51%. The firm had revenue of $1.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.30 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.77 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter 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 reports about the company. Truist Financial increased their price objective on Terex from $72.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Terex from $56.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $83.00 price target on shares of Terex in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Terex from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 21st. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $100.00 price objective on Terex in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $72.90.

Terex Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:TEX opened at $57.11 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 2.30. Terex has a 52 week low of $31.53 and a 52 week high of $71.50. The firm has a market cap of $6.49 billion, a PE ratio of 17.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.62. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $63.06 and its 200-day moving average is $55.38.

Institutional Trading of Terex

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. UMB Bank n.a. grew its stake in shares of Terex by 15.0% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 1,451 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $77,000 after buying an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp lifted 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 valued at $350,000 after acquiring an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Terex by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC now owns 9,246 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $494,000 after acquiring an additional 228 shares during the last quarter. Waterfront Wealth Inc. boosted its holdings in Terex by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Waterfront Wealth Inc. now owns 39,694 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,106,000 after acquiring an additional 260 shares during the period. Finally, Drum Hill Capital LLC boosted its holdings 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 valued at $2,566,000 after acquiring an additional 278 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 92.88% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Terex news, insider Kieran Hegarty sold 11,980 shares of Terex stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.24, for a total value of $829,495.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 173,495 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,012,793.80. The trade was a 6.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Terex Dividend Announcement

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

Key Stories Impacting Terex

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.

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.