2,167 Texas Instruments Incorporated $TXN Shares Sold by Pinkerton Wealth LLC

Pinkerton Wealth LLC lowered its stake in Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) by 7.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 27,112 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,167 shares during the period. Texas Instruments makes up approximately 1.2% of Pinkerton Wealth LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest position. Pinkerton Wealth LLC’s holdings in Texas Instruments were worth $7,594,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Texas Instruments in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $24,607,313,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its position in shares of Texas Instruments by 33.6% during the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 16,402,834 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,184,446,000 after purchasing an additional 4,129,601 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in shares of Texas Instruments during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $3,700,842,000. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its holdings in Texas Instruments by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 12,149,167 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,621,302,000 after buying an additional 177,511 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi raised its holdings in Texas Instruments by 9.0% during the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 9,064,214 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,759,727,000 after buying an additional 752,139 shares during the period. 84.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Texas Instruments Stock Performance

TXN stock opened at $300.84 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 4.05, a current ratio of 5.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $275.66 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $258.76. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a twelve month low of $152.73 and a twelve month high of $334.03. The firm has a market cap of $274.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.02, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.35.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $2.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.22. Texas Instruments had a return on equity of 40.51% and a net margin of 34.25%. The company had revenue of $6.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.94 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.48 earnings per share. Texas Instruments’s revenue was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 8.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Texas Instruments Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 30th will be paid 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 positive change from Texas Instruments’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.42. Texas Instruments’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 78.86%.

Texas Instruments News Summary

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Texas Instruments

In other Texas Instruments news, Director Ronald Kirk sold 6,065 shares of the stock in a transaction on 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 directly owned 15,462 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,799,250.18. This trade represents a 28.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Robert E. Sanchez sold 6,065 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $302.21, for a total value of $1,832,903.65. Following the sale, the director owned 21,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,527,736. The trade was a 21.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 27,968 shares of company stock worth $8,236,892. Corporate insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Texas Instruments from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Texas Instruments from $340.00 to $365.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of Texas Instruments from $300.00 to $385.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Texas Instruments in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of Texas Instruments from $250.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $315.37.

About Texas Instruments

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.