Stock Repurchase Program |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract] | |
Stock Repurchase Program | U. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM In January 2023, Teradyne’s Board of Directors cancelled the January 2021 repurchase program and approved a new repurchase program for up to $2.0 billion of common stock. In 2023, Teradyne repurchased 3.9 million shares of common stock for a total cost of $400.5 million at an average price of $102.47 per share. In 2022, Teradyne repurchased 7.3 million shares of common stock for $752.1 million at an average price of $103.69 per share. The cumulative repurchases under the January 2021 repurchase program as of December 31, 2022 were 12.0 million shares of common stock for $1,352.1 million at an average price per share of $112.44. The total cost of shares acquired includes commissions and, starting in 2023, related excise tax, and is recorded as a reduction to retained earnings. |