Vise Technologies Inc. Buys 7,250 Shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated $TXN

Vise Technologies Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) by 21.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 41,412 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,250 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Texas Instruments were worth $11,599,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Summit Global Investments increased its holdings in Texas Instruments by 42.0% in the 3rd quarter. Summit Global Investments now owns 8,307 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $2,327,000 after acquiring an additional 2,456 shares during the last quarter. MGO One Seven LLC lifted its stake in Texas Instruments by 9.1% in the 3rd quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 46,003 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $12,885,000 after purchasing an additional 3,842 shares in the last quarter. Americana Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Texas Instruments by 6.8% during the 3rd quarter. Americana Partners LLC now owns 31,914 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $8,939,000 after purchasing an additional 2,022 shares during the last quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Texas Instruments by 7.1% during the 3rd quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,797 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,063,000 after purchasing an additional 253 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Modera Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of Texas Instruments by 10.3% during the third quarter. Modera Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,450 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,247,000 after purchasing an additional 414 shares in the last quarter. 84.99% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Texas Instruments Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:TXN opened at $300.84 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 5.59, a quick ratio of 4.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 12 month low of $152.73 and a 12 month high of $334.03. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $275.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $258.76. The company 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 released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $2.62 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.94 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.48 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 8.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Texas Instruments Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 30th will be paid a $1.52 dividend. This represents a $6.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 is 78.86%.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on TXN. Weiss Ratings cut Texas Instruments from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on Texas Instruments from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Barclays raised their price target on Texas Instruments from $250.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Texas Instruments from $255.00 to $278.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, KeyCorp increased their target price on Texas Instruments from $390.00 to $400.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $315.37.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Ronald Kirk sold 6,065 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 29th. The stock was 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,799,250.18. The trade was a 28.17% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Janet F. Clark sold 4,306 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $302.46, for a total value of $1,302,392.76. Following the sale, the director owned 11,341 shares in the company, valued at $3,430,198.86. The trade was a 27.52% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 27,968 shares of company stock worth $8,236,892. 0.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.