Research memoTE Connectivity plc (TEL) · NYSEMemo of October 18, 2026

TE Connectivity stock forecast

TE Connectivity's weighted value reaches $252.94 in October 2027 and $305.78 in October 2029. It hinges on data-center and grid orders, automotive content, Chinese design wins, inventory stability, and profitable conversion.

212.64
Share price today, USD
305.78 (+49 %)
Weighted scenario, October 2029
5.0%
Real free cash flow yield
16.3x
P/E, next 12 months
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Where could TE Connectivity's shares be by 2029?

The forecast assigns 25% to the bear case, 55% to the base case, and 20% to the bull case. Data-center and grid orders, automotive content, Chinese design wins, inventory stability, and profitable conversion will drive the outcome. FY26 results on October 28, 2026, test the guidance and order visibility. Astrodyne’s expected closing by the end of calendar 2026 tests funding, integration, and profit contribution. Through FY29, restructuring savings must justify their charges and cash costs.

The forecast gives TE a probability-weighted value of $252.94 in October 2027, a 21% return including dividends from today’s $212.64. It rises to $280.39 in October 2028 and $305.78 in October 2029, equivalent to cumulative returns of 35% and 49%.

Share price in October 2029: our three scenarios (USD)Today 212.64113.52Bear · 25 % · -43%289.28Base · 55 % · +41%591.47Bull · 20 % · +184%
What the shares could be worthUSD per share at each date; in brackets the return since today's 212.64, dividends included
CaseProbabilityOctober 2027October 2028October 2029
Bear25 %171.80 (-18 %)138.20 (-32 %)113.52 (-43 %)
Base55 %255.10 (+22 %)279.46 (+35 %)289.28 (+41 %)
Bull20 %348.41 (+65 %)460.71 (+120 %)591.47 (+184 %)
Weighted100 %252.94 (+21 %)280.39 (+35 %)305.78 (+49 %)

What has to go right, and what could go wrong for TE Connectivity?

The bull case requires profitable shipments from data-center and grid demand, Chinese automotive wins to ramp, and Astrodyne to integrate successfully. Higher utilization expands margins, cash funds larger buybacks, and valuation rises to $348.41 in October 2027 and $591.47 in October 2029. Its 20% probability reflects the number of successes required and the absence of proven acquisition returns.

How much cash does TE Connectivity really make?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow after capital spending on factories and equipment. FY25 operating cash was $4.139 billion, while capital spending was $936 million. That produced calculated free cash flow of $3.203 billion.

A stricter view subtracts stock-based compensation because stock awards can dilute owners or lead to repurchases. On that basis, real free cash flow was $3.054 billion. TE’s own measure was slightly higher because it added back other items.

Follow the money: real free cash flowUS$ millions
Sep 2025Sep 2024Sep 2023Sep 2022Sep 2021
Cash from operations4,1393,4773,1322,4682,676
− Capital spending936680732768690
= Free cash flow3,2032,7972,4001,7001,986
− Stock pay14912712311994
= Real free cash flow3,0542,6702,2771,5811,892

What this means. The company's own free cash flow is higher because it leaves out some cash payments, such as voluntary pension contributions and special one-time payments, while we count them.

What does an investor pay today for TE Connectivity?

What an investor pays todayUS$ millions
Today (Oct 18, 2026)
Share price212.64
P/E, last 12 months (calculated)20.8x
P/E, next 12 months (calculated)16.3x
Free cash flow yield (calculated)5.2%
Real free cash flow yield (calculated)5.0%

What this means. Enterprise value is higher than market value because it includes the company's debt after subtracting its cash and short-term investments.

From the full memo · 1. The business

TE Connectivity sells the small but essential parts that let power, data, and signals move through modern equipment. Its dollar comes in when customers take delivery of those products, and goes out through materials, labor, factories, delivery, and the other costs of serving them.

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