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

Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) – Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Terex in a report released on Thursday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the industrial products company will earn $0.77 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate 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.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Robert W. Baird set a $100.00 price objective on shares of Terex in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Terex from $56.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Terex from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 21st. Citigroup upgraded shares of Terex from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price target for the company from $73.00 to $75.00 in a report on Monday, March 9th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $83.00 price target on shares of Terex in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Terex presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $72.90.

Terex Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of TEX stock opened at $57.11 on Monday. Terex has a 12 month low of $31.53 and a 12 month high of $71.50. 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 $55.47. The company has a market cap of $6.49 billion, a PE ratio of 17.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.62.

Terex (NYSE:TEX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The industrial products company reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates 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 the consensus estimate of $1.30 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.77 EPS. The firm’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.

Terex Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Terex news, insider Kieran Hegarty sold 11,980 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $12,012,793.80. This represents a 6.46% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Millennium Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Terex by 1,086.3% in the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 256,054 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $9,674,000 after buying an additional 234,470 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its stake in Terex by 427.2% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,506 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $132,000 after acquiring an additional 2,841 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its holdings in Terex by 3.8% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,092,189 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $41,263,000 after acquiring an additional 40,077 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its holdings in Terex by 0.8% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 195,210 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $7,375,000 after acquiring an additional 1,597 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Terex by 47.4% in the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 45,501 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,719,000 after acquiring an additional 14,629 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.88% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines 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.