New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:21 EST — Regular session
- Shares of Teledyne Technologies jumped roughly 8.5% in morning trading following the release of their quarterly earnings.
- Sales in aerospace and defense electronics surged 40.4%, pushing the company past profit and revenue expectations.
- Investors will focus on management’s 2026 outlook and their comments on orders due later Wednesday.
Teledyne Technologies (TDY.N) jumped 8.5% to $614.24 in early Wednesday trading.
The sudden shift reflects investors searching for earnings news to steady a volatile market after Tuesday’s broad selloff, which marked the biggest one-day drop for all three major U.S. indexes in three months. “I’d be surprised if there was a 3% to 5% drop this week,” said Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group. 1
Wall Street found some footing on Wednesday, inching up amid volatile trading as investors digested new headlines and refocused on earnings reports. 2
Teledyne topped Wall Street’s expectations for both profit and revenue in the fourth quarter, fueled by strong demand in its aerospace and defense electronics division. Net sales in that segment jumped 40.4% year-over-year. “Throughout Teledyne, our defense businesses remained healthy,” said Robert Mehrabian. 3
Teledyne announced record quarterly orders, sales, and non-GAAP operating margin to close out 2025, according to a separate statement. “We concluded 2025 with the best quarterly orders, sales, and non-GAAP earnings and operating margin in the company’s history,” Mehrabian said. The company credited strong demand for unmanned and other defense surveillance systems, alongside record sales of autonomous underwater vehicles. Teledyne generated $339.2 million in free cash flow, repurchased $400 million of stock during the quarter, and set an earnings conference call for 11:00 a.m. Eastern. 4
Adjusted results, or non-GAAP figures, exclude items management believes distort the core run rate—like acquisition-related amortization and deal expenses. Traders usually zero in on these numbers to gauge the trend, then compare them against the official GAAP results to see the gap.
For Teledyne, the takeaway is clear: defense demand is carrying the bulk of growth, and investors are focused on its staying power. The company operates in the supply chain for imaging, sensors, and electronics used in military and aerospace projects, yet it also runs businesses linked to faster-turnaround industrial spending.
However, the setup is double-edged. The stock’s rally depends on defense-driven momentum staying strong and recent acquisitions meshing smoothly; any delays in programs or margin squeeze could quickly hit orders and guidance.
Another issue is how much of the commercial rebound is genuine and how much simply reflects an easy comparison to weak prior results. If the economy falters or consumers cut back on discretionary spending, that segment of the portfolio could slow down fast.
Investors are tuning in for details on demand, order trends, and 2026 forecasts during the company’s conference call later Wednesday. Outside Teledyne, the market braces for a slew of U.S. data this week: GDP updates, January PMI figures, and the Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation report all on deck.
