Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) Stock Unloaded Rep. Julie Johnson

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Texas Instruments stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) on 12/18/2025.

Texas Instruments Stock Up 1.3%

NASDAQ TXN traded up $2.46 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $191.58. 6,944,191 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,840,607. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 52 week low of $139.95 and a 52 week high of $221.69. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $174.64 and its 200-day simple moving average is $183.63. The company has a market cap of $174.07 billion, a PE ratio of 35.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 4.45 and a quick ratio of 2.90.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.48. Texas Instruments had a net margin of 29.21% and a return on equity of 30.41%. The business had revenue of $4.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.65 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.44 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 14.2% on a year-over-year basis. Texas Instruments has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.130-1.390 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 5.35 earnings per share for the current year.

Texas Instruments Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 30th will be issued a dividend of $1.42 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 30th. This represents a $5.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Texas Instruments’s dividend payout ratio is currently 103.84%.

Institutional Trading of Texas Instruments

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Woodmont Investment Counsel LLC boosted its position in Texas Instruments by 2.9% in the 2nd quarter. Woodmont Investment Counsel LLC now owns 1,650 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $343,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Confluence Wealth Services Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Texas Instruments by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. Confluence Wealth Services Inc. now owns 10,996 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $2,283,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares during the period. Acropolis Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Texas Instruments by 2.9% during the second quarter. Acropolis Investment Management LLC now owns 1,875 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $389,000 after buying an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Proathlete Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Texas Instruments by 1.4% during the second quarter. Proathlete Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,747 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $782,000 after buying an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Milestone Asset Management LLC grew its position in Texas Instruments by 1.9% during the second quarter. Milestone Asset Management LLC now owns 2,929 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $608,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.99% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $190.00 target price on shares of Texas Instruments in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. UBS Group set a $245.00 price objective on shares of Texas Instruments and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Rosenblatt Securities cut their target price on Texas Instruments from $245.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Texas Instruments in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Texas Instruments from $225.00 to $210.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and seven have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Texas Instruments currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $194.22.

Insider Transactions at Texas Instruments

In related news, VP Christine Witzsche sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $164.31, for a total value of $164,310.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 20,821 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,421,098.51. This represents a 4.58% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ronald Kirk sold 9,990 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total value of $1,621,676.70. Following the transaction, the director owned 14,937 shares in the company, valued at $2,424,723.21. This represents a 40.08% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 0.57% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Texas Instruments

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer voiced confidence in Texas Instruments, saying the business cycle and demand trends should “come around,” a high-profile bullish endorsement that can boost investor sentiment. Jim Cramer on Texas Instruments: “It’ll Come Around”
• Positive Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus raised its price target on TXN from $170 to $200 while keeping a “hold” rating — the higher target signals more upside in analysts’ models and likely contributed to buying interest. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.42 per share (record Jan. 30; payable Feb. 10), reaffirming cash returns to shareholders and supporting income-oriented demand for the stock. Texas Instruments board declares first quarter 2026 quarterly dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting TXN’s transition “from CapEx heavyweight to free cash flow machine” reinforces a narrative of improving capital efficiency and stronger cash generation, which is constructive for valuation and dividends. CapEx to free cash flow article
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-term performance pieces (e.g., “Here’s How Much $100 Invested … 10 Years Ago”) and general market wrap-ups highlight TXN’s historical returns and recent intraday moves; these are informative for sentiment but less likely to change fundamentals today. Benzinga 10-year performance
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains broadly a “hold,” per coverage summaries — that keeps analyst conviction mixed despite isolated target increases. Consensus recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reports noting an intraday uptick for TXN reflect the net effect of the items above but don’t add new company-specific catalysts. Zacks market wrap

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

About Texas Instruments

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.