Teledyne Technologies Incorporated · TDY · FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026
Teledyne posts record quarter and raises 2026 guidance
The quarter supports a constructive operating case: record results, strong infrared-detector demand, a $5.3 billion backlog, and higher full-year guidance indicate resilient demand. The case still depends on sustaining digital-imaging growth, converting backlog on schedule, and executing the Varex transaction.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, Teledyne reported stronger Q3 results, a larger $5.3 billion backlog, and continued guidance increases. The main new strategic item is the pending Varex acquisition, expected to close early 2027 subject to the approval process.
Guidance delta
Management raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $6.625 billion and non-GAAP EPS guidance to $25.45.
Key takeaways
- Q3 sales and earnings were the strongest in company history, according to the transcript analysis.
- Digital Imaging led organic growth, with infrared detector sales up more than 25%.
- Backlog reached $5.3 billion, with 72% expected to be recognized in the next 12 months.
- Free cash flow was $319.5 million, while Q3 opportunistic stock repurchases totaled $224.6 million.
Management priorities
- Sustain growth in infrared detectors for space and unmanned systems.
- Advance the pending Varex acquisition and integrate its photon-detector capabilities.
- Pursue margin improvement through cost reductions and SKU rationalization.
- Maintain low leverage while continuing opportunistic share repurchases.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 21, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Stifel | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 23, 2026 |
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 24, 2025 |
| TD Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 24, 2025 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Mar 17, 2025 |
| TD Cowen | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Credit Suisse | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Cowen & Co. | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jul 30, 2021 |
| CL King | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 6, 2016 |
| KeyBanc | Underweight | Hold | Downgrade | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 21, 2013 |
| Drexel Hamilton | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jul 12, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $628.19. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham | Analyst unavailable | $760 | $597.11 | +21.0% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $715 | $686.49 | +13.8% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Sheila Kahyaoglu | $830 | $655.35 | +32.1% | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $640 | $651.22 | +1.9% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Jonathan Siegmann | $775 | $662.6 | +23.4% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Needham | James Ricchiuti | $750 | $650.5 | +19.4% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $465 | $652.08 | -26.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Greg Konrad | $775 | $640.33 | +23.4% | May 3, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $614 | $651.75 | -2.3% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $750 | $660.81 | +19.4% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $770 | $672.97 | +22.6% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Jonathan Siegmann | $720 | $628.76 | +14.6% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $599 | $621.79 | -4.6% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Barclays | Guy Hardwick | $579 | $549.02 | -7.8% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Needham | Analyst unavailable | $615 | $543.45 | -2.1% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $645 | $543.73 | +2.7% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $584 | $543.73 | -7.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $620 | $571.93 | -1.3% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $606 | $588.57 | -3.5% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Sheila Kahyaoglu | $550 | $463.6 | -12.4% | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Noah Poponak | $488 | $436.61 | -22.3% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Needham | James Ricchiuti | $455 | $362.5 | -27.6% | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Noah Poponak | $495 | $402.49 | -21.2% | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Credit Suisse | Analyst unavailable | $503 | $419.8 | -19.9% | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $488 | $405.69 | -22.3% | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $445 | $400 | -29.2% | Aug 16, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationTeledyne Technologies Incorporated develops and supplies advanced technologies primarily for industrial sectors experiencing growth, serving customers across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, and other international markets. The company's Instrumentation division provides sophisticated monitoring and control equipment for use in marine environments, environmental management, various industrial processes, and other specialized applications. It also offers electronic tools for testing and measurement, alongside connectivity devices for power and communication within distributed instrumentation setups and sensor networks. Its Digital Imaging segment specializes in a broad range of imaging solutions. This includes visible spectrum sensors and digital cameras vital for industrial machine vision, automated quality control, as well as medical, research, and scientific purposes. Additionally, it offers infrared and X-ray imaging technologies for industrial, governmental, and healthcare applications.…
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