Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) Director Sells $1,882,515.35 in Stock

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) Director Ronald Kirk sold 6,065 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.39, for a total transaction of $1,882,515.35. Following the transaction, the director owned 15,462 shares in the company, valued at $4,799,250.18. This represents a 28.17% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Texas Instruments Stock Performance

NASDAQ:TXN traded down $12.10 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $300.84. The company had a trading volume of 12,682,291 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,623,562. The firm has a market cap of $274.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.02, a PEG ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.35. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 52 week low of $152.73 and a 52 week high of $334.03. The company has a current ratio of 5.59, a quick ratio of 4.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $274.96 and its 200-day moving average price is $258.21.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $2.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.22. The company had revenue of $6.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.94 billion. Texas Instruments had a net margin of 34.25% and a return on equity of 40.51%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.48 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 8.89 EPS for the current year.

Texas Instruments Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 10th. Investors of record on Friday, October 30th will be issued a dividend of $1.52 per share. This represents a $6.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 30th. This is a boost from Texas Instruments’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.42. Texas Instruments’s payout ratio is currently 78.86%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on TXN shares. Zacks Research raised Texas Instruments from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Arete Research dropped their price objective on shares of Texas Instruments from $405.00 to $381.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of Texas Instruments from $380.00 to $360.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $330.00 price objective (up from $316.00) on shares of Texas Instruments in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Texas Instruments from $300.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $315.37.

Texas Instruments News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Texas Instruments this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly performance supports the investment case. Texas Instruments reported approximately $6.06 billion in revenue, up 27.7% year over year, while EPS of $2.62 exceeded the $2.40 consensus estimate. The company also guided for fourth-quarter revenue of $5.80 billion to $6.30 billion and EPS of $2.45 to $2.79. Texas Instruments Reports Revenue Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend growth and ETF buying provide support. TXN raised its quarterly dividend to $1.52 from $1.42, equivalent to $6.08 annually and a yield of roughly 1.9%. Reports also indicated that ETFs bought about $37 million of shares on October 26, while 41 ETFs added TXN on October 27. Texas Instruments Dividend Comparison
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views are constructive but cautious. DZ Bank raised TXN to “Hold,” with a $300 price target. The broader analyst consensus remains “Moderate Buy,” although several firms maintain neutral, underweight or sell ratings and valuation targets vary widely. DZ Bank Raises Texas Instruments to Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is making investors question further upside. Articles from Trefis and Yahoo Finance focus on whether TXN’s elevated earnings multiple can be justified by future free cash flow, particularly as the company continues investing heavily in manufacturing capacity. Should You Buy Texas Instruments Stock Now or Wait?
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple directors sold shares. Directors Janet Clark, Robert Sanchez and Pamela Patsley sold a combined 14,903 shares near $302 per share, reducing their individual holdings by approximately 12% to 28%. Although these transactions may reflect personal financial decisions, they add a cautionary signal while TXN trades near its highs. Texas Instruments Insider Selling

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Texas Instruments

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Texas Instruments during the 2nd quarter worth about $24,607,313,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Texas Instruments during the second quarter worth about $4,488,666,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in shares of Texas Instruments in the 2nd quarter valued at about $3,700,842,000. Primecap Management Co. CA purchased a new stake in shares of Texas Instruments in the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,538,063,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new stake in shares of Texas Instruments in the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,918,277,000. 84.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Texas Instruments Company Profile

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) designs and manufactures analog and embedded semiconductor products used in industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment, and enterprise systems. Its analog products help manage power, sense and measure real-world signals, and support signal processing, while its embedded processing products provide computing and control functions within electronic systems.

The company offers a broad portfolio of semiconductors, including power-management devices, amplifiers, data converters, microcontrollers, processors, and connectivity products.