Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) $275.74
Texas Instruments is currently caught in a technical crossfire, trading 17% below its highs while institutional heavyweights like Blackrock and Vanguard tighten their grip on the float.
52-wk High $334.03
📌 Investment Snapshot
- Trading at $275.74 with a 41.8x P/E, reflecting a significant growth premium.
- Q2 2026 revenue of $5.46B and EPS of $2.16 show sequential recovery momentum.
- Analog chip demand in automotive and industrial sectors remains the primary catalyst.
- Consensus target of $324.45 implies 17.7% upside from current levels.
⏳ WAIT
TXN is currently searching for a floor as it drifts toward the SMA200 after failing to hold the $300 psychological level. While long-term fundamentals remain robust, the immediate technical setup lacks a definitive reversal signal.
| 📍 Entry Zone | $265 or below | 🛑 Stop-Loss | $248.50 |
| 📋 Adjust If | reclaims $290 on high volume | ||
The Investment Case — Why Now?
Over the last 90 days, Texas Instruments has transitioned from a momentum darling to a consolidation phase as the market digests its 2025 rally. The recent 7.1% monthly slide reflects broader semiconductor exhaustion rather than a company-specific failure. We see the sequential revenue growth from $4.83B to $5.46B as a clear sign that the inventory correction cycle has finally bottomed out.
The primary risk remains the elevated 41.8x P/E ratio, which sits well above the five-year historical average of 24x. If the 10Y Treasury yield stays near 4.74%, this valuation premium could face further compression. Any slowdown in the automotive EV transition would directly impact TXN’s high-margin analog shipments.
🤔 With TXN’s P/E at 41x, are you willing to pay a 70% premium over the S&P 500 for its 2% dividend yield?
🏢 Company Overview
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
| Employees | 34,000 |
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📈 Price Action & Technicals
Dead Cross
Inside VA
Buy-side Sweep at $277.81
The stock is currently sandwiched between its SMA50 ($296.66) and SMA200 ($224.20), indicating a loss of short-term bullish structure. Price action remains bearish as long as it stays below the SMA50, which now acts as a formidable overhead resistance level.
RSI at 34.8 signals that the stock is nearly oversold, but the MACD bearish crossover confirms that momentum still favors the sellers. The ADX of 33.5 suggests a strong trending move is underway, and unfortunately for bulls, that trend is currently downward.
The Anchored VWAP from the July 2025 lows sits way down at $220.33, providing a long-term safety net but offering little immediate support. We are closely watching the $265.63 lower Bollinger Band for a potential mean-reversion bounce.
Volume Profile shows a ‘high volume node’ near $190, which is too far for a standard correction, but the current price is within the Value Area. Three recent buy-side sweeps suggest institutions were trapping late buyers before this latest leg down.
Historically, when TXN enters this RSI range during a macro uptrend, it tends to consolidate for 2-3 weeks before a recovery. We expect a period of ‘choppy’ price action rather than a V-shaped recovery from these levels.
⚖ Peer P/E Comparison
| Ticker | Company | P/E (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| TXN | Texas Instruments | 41.8x |
| ADI | Analog Devices | 35.2x |
| NXPI | NXP Semiconductors | 22.5x |
| SPY | S&P 500 Avg | 24.1x |
💰 Earnings Deep Dive
| Period | Revenue | EPS | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $5.46B | $2.16 | +15.2% |
| Q1 2026 | $4.83B | $1.69 | +1.9% |
| Q4 2025 | $4.42B | $1.28 | -7.2% |
| Q3 2025 | $4.74B | $1.50 | -11.4% |
TXN generated $2.2B in Free Cash Flow last quarter, maintaining its reputation as a cash cow even during heavy CapEx cycles. Interestingly, buybacks were paused at $0.0B, suggesting management may be preserving capital for internal fab expansions.
The revenue trajectory has clearly turned a corner, moving from a 7.2% decline in late 2025 to a 15.2% gain in the most recent quarter. This ‘inflection point’ is the core of the bull case, even if the stock price hasn’t reflected it yet.
🚀 Growth Drivers — What Moves the Stock
- Industrial Automation 2.0 🟢 Upside Surprise — Increased sensor density in smart factories is driving record orders for TXN’s embedded processing units.
- 300mm Fab Advantage 🟡 Priced In — Internal manufacturing on 300mm wafers gives TXN a 40% cost advantage over competitors using 200mm.
- Automotive Power Management 🟢 Upside Surprise — The shift toward 800V EV architectures requires more complex analog chips, increasing content per vehicle.
🏦 Smart Money & Institutional Positioning
13F Holdings
| Institution | Shares (K) |
|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. | 81,515 |
| Vanguard Capital Management | 58,978 |
| State Street Corporation | 43,077 |
Holdings reflect most recent 13F (45-day lag).
Insider Transactions
| Name | Title | Date | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIZARDI RAFAEL R | CFO | 2026-05-14 | Purchase | 47,734 |
| CRAIGHEAD MARTIN S | Director | 2026-05-28 | Purchase | 10,000 |
Short Interest
| Short % Float | Days to Cover |
|---|---|
| 1.9% | 1.6 |
⚠ Key Risk Factors
~$30B impact
~$1.5B revenue
🤔 If China achieves 90% self-sufficiency in legacy analog chips by 2027, how much of TXN’s revenue is truly ‘moated’?
🎯 Guidance & Wall Street View
Management expects continued strength in industrial and automotive, though they remain cautious on the pace of the personal electronics recovery.
| High Target | Mean Target | Low Target | Analysts | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $405.00 | $324.45 | $225.00 | 31 | Buy |
| Firm | Rating | Target | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenblatt | Buy | $340 | 2026-07-24 | Maintained |
| Morgan Stanley | Underweight | $250 | 2026-07-23 | Maintained |
Wall Street is sharply divided; while the mean target suggests 17% upside, the wide $180 spread between high and low targets indicates high uncertainty regarding margin sustainability.
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📊 Bull vs Bear — Probability-Weighted Scenarios
🐂 Bull Case
- 300mm fab expansion leads to industry-leading gross margins above 65%.
- Automotive chip content doubles as Level 3 ADAS becomes standard.
📊 Base Case
TXN grows revenue at 8-10% CAGR while maintaining its dividend growth streak, justifying a 30x P/E.
🐻 Bear Case
- Inventory glut returns as global EV demand cools significantly.
- P/E multiple reverts to historical mean of 22x, causing a massive price correction.
🎯 Investor Action Plan — By Profile
The stock is in a ‘no man’s land’ between $265 and $285. Wait for a touch of the lower Bollinger Band at $265 or a MACD bullish cross before entering for a bounce to $295.
The Technical Confluence Score of 70 is decent, but the lack of a Golden Cross and the RSI being above 30 suggests more downside is possible. Let the price stabilize near the $265 support.
If you own TXN for the dividends and long-term analog dominance, there is no reason to sell. However, wait for a better margin of safety before adding to your position.
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❓ Investor FAQ — People Also Ask
Q: Is Texas Instruments' dividend safe?
Yes, with $2.2B in quarterly free cash flow and a payout ratio that remains manageable, the 2.06% yield is highly secure.
Q: Why is the stock falling despite good earnings?
The market is re-rating high-multiple tech stocks due to the 4.74% Treasury yield, and TXN’s 41x P/E makes it a prime target for valuation compression.
Q: What is the best entry price for TXN?
Technical indicators suggest a strong entry zone between $260 and $265, where the stock finds historical support and becomes deeply oversold.
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📋 Disclaimer
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author has no position in TXN at the time of writing.
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