Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

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

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

Key Stories Impacting Terex

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.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Andra Rush bought 2,120 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 31st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $46.59 per share, for a total transaction of $98,770.80. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 25,428 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,184,690.52. This trade represents a 9.10% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Fifth Third Bancorp grew its stake in shares of Terex by 22.0% in the 2nd quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,104 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 199 shares during the period. M&T Bank Corp boosted its stake in 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 buying an additional 225 shares in the last quarter. Rise Advisors LLC grew its position in Terex by 65.3% in the second 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 during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its stake in Terex by 56.4% during the second quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 718 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Waterfront Wealth Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Terex by 0.7% during the third 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. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.88% of the company’s stock.

Terex Stock Up 1.9%

Terex stock opened at $59.78 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 2.15 and a quick ratio of 1.20. Terex has a fifty-two week low of $31.53 and a fifty-two week high of $59.80. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $49.99 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $50.90. The firm has a market cap of $3.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.44, a P/E/G ratio of 5.38 and a beta of 1.67.

Terex (NYSE:TEX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The industrial products company reported $1.50 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.22 by $0.28. Terex had a return on equity of 15.93% and a net margin of 2.92%.The business had revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.41 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.46 earnings per share. The firm’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. As a group, analysts forecast that Terex will post 4.83 earnings per share for the current year.

Terex Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 10th were issued a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 10th. Terex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.94%.

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.