Swan Global Investments LLC has acquired a new position in Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN), purchasing 1,217 shares during the second quarter, valued at approximately $253,000. This move adds to a growing trend among institutional investors making adjustments to their holdings in the semiconductor company.
Several other significant investments have also occurred recently. Woodmont Investment Counsel LLC increased its stake in Texas Instruments by 2.9% in the same period, now holding 1,650 shares worth $343,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares. Similarly, Confluence Wealth Services Inc. raised its holdings by 0.4%, owning 10,996 shares valued at $2.283 million following the purchase of 48 additional shares. Acropolis Investment Management LLC and Proathlete Wealth Management LLC also reported increases in their stakes, holding $389,000 and $782,000 worth of shares, respectively.
Currently, institutional investors own approximately 84.99% of Texas Instruments’ stock, highlighting the significant confidence in the company’s performance.
In a related development, Vice President Ahmad Bahai sold 1,500 shares of Texas Instruments stock on August 25, fetching an average price of $205.35 per share, totaling $308,025. Following this sale, Bahai retains 38,883 shares worth nearly $7.985 million, representing a 3.71% reduction in ownership. This transaction was documented in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Financial Performance and Dividend Increase
Texas Instruments reported its latest earnings on July 22, revealing earnings per share (EPS) of $1.41, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $1.32 by $0.09. The company’s return on equity stood at 30.10% with a net margin of 30.23%. Quarterly revenues reached $4.45 billion, exceeding projections of $4.31 billion and reflecting a 16.4% increase from the previous year when the company recorded an EPS of $1.17.
Looking ahead, Texas Instruments has provided guidance for Q3 2025, anticipating an EPS range of $1.360–$1.600. Analysts forecast an EPS of $5.35 for the current fiscal year.
In addition to its robust financial results, Texas Instruments announced an increase in its quarterly dividend, set to be paid on November 12. Investors on record by October 31 will receive a dividend of $1.42 per share, up from the previous $1.36. This adjustment translates to an annualized dividend of $5.68 and a yield of 3.2%. The company’s payout ratio currently stands at 99.63%.
Analyst Ratings and Market Sentiment
Brokerage firms have varied in their assessments of Texas Instruments. Mizuho reduced its price target from $205.00 to $200.00, maintaining a “neutral” rating. In contrast, TD Cowen adjusted its price target downward from $245.00 to $230.00 while retaining a “buy” rating. Arete Research upgraded the stock to a “hold” rating earlier this year.
The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage with a “buy” rating and a price target of $255.00, while Bank of America revised its outlook from “neutral” to “underperform,” lowering its target from $208.00 to $190.00. Currently, analysts have issued two “strong buy” ratings, twelve “buy” ratings, thirteen “hold” ratings, and five “sell” ratings for Texas Instruments, resulting in an average rating of “hold” and a price target of $211.64 according to MarketBeat.
Texas Instruments Incorporated specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. The company operates through its Analog and Embedded Processing segments, offering a range of products that manage power requirements across various voltage levels.
As institutional investors continue to reshape their portfolios and the company demonstrates strong financial performance, Texas Instruments remains a focal point for investors and analysts alike.
