Foster & Motley Inc. Takes $7.14 Million Position in Texas Instruments Incorporated $TXN

Foster & Motley Inc. acquired a new stake in Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 23,954 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,140,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. High Point Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Texas Instruments in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Texas Instruments in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Advocate Investing Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Texas Instruments during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new position in Texas Instruments in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Texas Instruments in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. 84.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Texas Instruments Trading Down 3.8%

NASDAQ:TXN opened at $272.24 on Wednesday. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 12-month low of $152.73 and a 12-month high of $334.03. The company has a current ratio of 4.86, a quick ratio of 3.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $292.17 and its 200-day simple moving average is $258.02. The firm has a market cap of $248.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.44, a PEG ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.33.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $2.14 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.91 by $0.23. Texas Instruments had a return on equity of 35.77% and a net margin of 31.11%.The firm had revenue of $5.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.26 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.41 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.8% on a year-over-year basis. Texas Instruments has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.230-2.570 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 8.42 EPS for the current year.

Texas Instruments Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, August 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 31st were issued a $1.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 31st. This represents a $5.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Texas Instruments’s payout ratio is presently 86.45%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

TXN has been the topic of a number of research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on Texas Instruments from $200.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Texas Instruments from $230.00 to $255.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. HC Wainwright cut shares of Texas Instruments to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price target on shares of Texas Instruments from $330.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Texas Instruments from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $312.12.

Texas Instruments News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Texas Instruments’ automotive recovery is reportedly accelerating as electric-vehicle and hybrid demand improves, customer inventories normalize and broader semiconductor conditions strengthen. A sustained automotive rebound could support additional 2026 revenue growth. TXN’s Automotive Recovery Gains Pace: Can It Lift 2026 Growth Further?
• Positive Sentiment: GE Appliances selected U.S.-manufactured TI microcontrollers, Wi-Fi products and analog components for a new Louisville laundry plant. The relationship is expected to nearly double GE Appliances’ chip spending with TI and reinforces the value of the company’s domestic manufacturing footprint and broad product portfolio. How GE Appliances’ U.S. Chip Deal Could Shape Texas Instruments’ Domestic Manufacturing Narrative
• Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed its neutral rating but raised or maintained a $340 price target, implying substantial potential upside from the referenced share price. The target suggests analysts see value in TXN’s long-term positioning, even though the rating remains cautious. Cantor Fitzgerald rating update
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor commentary remains constructive on TXN’s strategic advantages and long-term growth profile, while a Zacks report identifies the company as a potential long-term growth stock. These are opinion-based assessments rather than new financial guidance. Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) Attractive on Strategic Advantages
• Neutral Sentiment: The enduring popularity of TI-84 calculators supports brand recognition, but competition from cheaper alternatives could pressure the education-products franchise over time; this business is unlikely to materially drive near-term TXN results. The TI-84 has ruled math classes for decades. Can cheaper calculators gain ground?

Texas Instruments Company Profile

Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: TXN) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips. The company’s products are used across a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications and enterprise equipment. TI’s business emphasizes components that condition, convert, manage and move electrical signals—capabilities that are foundational to modern electronic systems.

TI’s product portfolio includes a broad array of analog integrated circuits—such as power management, amplifiers, data converters and interface devices—as well as embedded processors and microcontrollers used to control systems and run real-time applications.