Is TE Connectivity Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Is TE Connectivity Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Wed, September 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM GMT+3 2 min read

Galway Ireland-based TE Connectivity plc (TEL) is a global technology company that designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions for electric vehicles, medical devices, robotics, renewable energy, smart grids, and communications infrastructure. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $60.4 billion.

Companies worth between $10 billion and $200 billion are generally classified as "large-cap stocks," and TE Connectivity comfortably fits this category. Its substantial market capitalization reflects its size, influence, and established position within the electronic components industry. TE Connectivity has built a strong position at the heart of modern connectivity, supplying electrical connectors and sensor solutions across major industries. Strong sales growth and profitability, continued R&D investment, and strategic acquisitions support innovation and position the company to benefit from rising demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and smart manufacturing.

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Despite its strong position, TEL has slipped 18.8% from its 52-week high of $252.56, reached on April 21, 2026. Over the past three months, TEL shares have declined marginally, significantly underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI), which has advanced 3.9% over the same period.

Shares of TEL have plunged 9.9% year-to-date and 1.4% over the past 52 weeks, considerably underperforming the Dow's 9.8% year-to-date gain and 16% return over the same period.

TEL has been trading below its 200-day moving average since late April. However, the stock recently rebounded above its 50-day moving average, crossing the level in early September.

TEL's underperformance over the past year reflects uneven demand across its end markets, particularly concerns surrounding industrial and automotive growth. Slower EV adoption in some regions, production volatility among automakers, and broader macroeconomic uncertainty have weighed on investor sentiment, while concerns about slowing digital data-network growth have added further pressure.

On July 22, TEL shares fell about 4.2% following the release of its fiscal Q3 results, despite the company reporting better-than-expected results. Non-GAAP EPS came in at $2.94, surpassing Wall Street's expectation of $2.85, while net sales of $5.16 billion exceeded the consensus estimate of $5.01 billion.

In the competitive electronic components industry, Amphenol Corporation (APH) has delivered considerably stronger stock performance than TEL, gaining 21% year-to-date and 47.9% over the past 52 weeks.

Wall Street analysts are cautiously bullish on TEL's prospects. The stock has a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from 16 analysts. The mean price target of $245.47 suggests potential upside of 19.7% from current TEL levels.

On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com