Terex (TEX) Pops on Guidance Hike: Smart Buy or Late Cycle Trap?

Terex (TEX) recently raised its financial outlook, causing its stock to jump, but investors are questioning if it’s a smart buy or a late-cycle trap given cooling orders and peaking margins. The article provides an in-depth analysis of Terex’s market position, financial metrics, and cyclical drivers to help investors decide whether to add or trim their positions. It also summarizes Wall Street’s mixed but generally constructive view, highlighting both bullish arguments about improved operational discipline and bearish concerns about potential earnings normalization.