What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for Terex Q1 Earnings?

Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) – Analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for Terex in a note issued to investors on Thursday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $0.77 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.76. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong Sell” 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 FY2026 earnings at $4.79 EPS.

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

TEX has been the topic of several other reports. Robert W. Baird set a $100.00 price target on Terex in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Citigroup upgraded Terex from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $73.00 to $75.00 in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Terex from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, December 21st. Wells Fargo & Company increased 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, JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on shares of Terex in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $76.00 price target for the company. Seven 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $72.90.

Terex Price Performance

TEX opened at $57.11 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.15, a PEG ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.62. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $63.06 and a 200-day moving average of $55.47. The company has a quick ratio of 1.36, a current ratio of 2.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23. Terex has a 12-month low of $31.53 and a 12-month high of $71.50.

Terex Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Terex

In other news, insider Kieran Hegarty sold 11,980 shares of Terex stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.24, for a total transaction of $829,495.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 173,495 shares in the company, valued at $12,012,793.80. The trade was a 6.46% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 1.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Terex

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

Terex News Summary

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.