Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. Sells 39,413 Shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated $TXN

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. lessened its holdings in Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) by 1.8% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 2,136,195 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 39,413 shares during the quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.’s holdings in Texas Instruments were worth $598,327,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Scarborough Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Texas Instruments in the first quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Creative Capital Management Investments LLC raised its stake in shares of Texas Instruments by 167.5% during the 3rd quarter. Creative Capital Management Investments LLC now owns 107 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 67 shares during the period. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Texas Instruments during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Main Street Group LTD purchased a new position in shares of Texas Instruments during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Nvwm LLC lifted its position in shares of Texas Instruments by 550.0% during the 3rd quarter. Nvwm LLC now owns 117 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.99% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Texas Instruments from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Texas Instruments from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 18th. Freedom Broker raised Texas Instruments from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the company from $260.00 to $330.00 in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on Texas Instruments from $260.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on shares of Texas Instruments from $250.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $315.37.

Texas Instruments Stock Performance

Shares of TXN stock opened at $300.84 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $275.66 and a two-hundred day moving average of $258.76. The stock has a market capitalization of $274.90 billion, a PE ratio of 39.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a quick ratio of 4.05, a current ratio of 5.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 52 week low of $152.73 and a 52 week high of $334.03.

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

Texas Instruments Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 30th will be issued a dividend of $1.52 per share. This is a positive change from Texas Instruments’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.42. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 30th. This represents a $6.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. Texas Instruments’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 73.67%.

Key Headlines Impacting Texas Instruments

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 Activity at Texas Instruments

In other Texas Instruments news, Director Pamela Patsley sold 4,532 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $301.56, for a total value of $1,366,669.92. Following the sale, the director owned 34,487 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,399,899.72. This trade represents a 11.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Janet Clark sold 4,306 shares of Texas Instruments stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the director owned 11,341 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,430,198.86. The trade was a 27.52% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 27,968 shares of company stock worth $8,236,892 over the last quarter. 0.60% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Texas Instruments Company Profile

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.