Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co Cuts Stock Position in Texas Instruments Incorporated $TXN

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co trimmed its holdings in shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) by 22.8% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 101,741 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 30,000 shares during the period. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co’s holdings in Texas Instruments were worth $18,693,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Texas Instruments in the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Pacifica Partners Inc. lifted its stake in Texas Instruments by 85.2% during the third quarter. Pacifica Partners Inc. now owns 150 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Texas Instruments in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in Texas Instruments by 1,810.0% during the 2nd quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 191 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares during the period. Finally, Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd lifted its stake in Texas Instruments by 69.9% in the second quarter. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd now owns 192 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. 84.99% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Texas Instruments News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple quarterly and full‑year EPS forecasts for TXN (updates span Q1–Q4 2026, FY2026, and FY2027–FY2028), implying stronger earnings momentum that supports a higher intrinsic valuation and could underpin upside. MarketBeat TXN coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published a thematic piece arguing TXN is a “strong growth stock,” reinforcing the narrative that TI’s business mix and margins support longer‑term growth expectations and multiple expansion. Here’s Why Texas Instruments (TXN) is a Strong Growth Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Independent commentary and investor letters (e.g., Matrix Asset Advisors coverage summarized by InsiderMonkey) highlight optimism around TXN’s exposure to secular themes (AI, industrial automation) that could sustain demand and reinforce revenue/earnings upside. Should You Be Optimistic on Texas Instruments’ (TXN) Growth Potential?
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation analyses are mixed — a Yahoo Finance piece examines whether TXN’s ~$227 level reflects fair intrinsic value, indicating differing views on whether the current price already embeds expected earnings growth. Is TXN Worth US$227 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
• Neutral Sentiment: Post‑quarter analyses (MSN/aggregated coverage) debate buy/hold/sell after Q4 results (slight EPS and revenue misses vs. consensus), so investor reaction depends on whether you emphasize near‑term misses or the upgraded multi‑year outlook. TXN: Buy, sell, or hold post Q4 earnings?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also published analysis on TXN’s reliance on international sales — a potential risk/benefit depending on geographic demand and macro trade/headline risk. Reliance on International Sales
• Negative Sentiment: DZ Bank AG issued a “strong sell” rating on TXN — a clear bearish signal that could pressure sentiment if other shops follow or if investors treat it as evidence of valuation/near‑term risk. DZ Bank ‘strong sell’ report (via Zacks)

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

TXN has been the topic of several recent research reports. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of Texas Instruments from $200.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Mizuho lifted their price target on Texas Instruments from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Texas Instruments in a report on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $205.00 target price on shares of Texas Instruments in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Texas Instruments from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $212.92.

Insider Activity at Texas Instruments

In related news, Director Mark A. Blinn sold 3,144 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.58, for a total value of $696,647.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 11,670 shares in the company, valued at $2,585,838.60. This trade represents a 21.22% 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 Ronald Kirk sold 9,990 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the director owned 14,937 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,424,723.21. The trade was a 40.08% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 16,134 shares of company stock worth $2,988,704 in the last quarter. 0.57% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Texas Instruments Stock Performance

Shares of TXN opened at $226.56 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 4.35 and a quick ratio of 2.83. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $191.78 and its 200-day moving average is $183.52. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 12-month low of $139.95 and a 12-month high of $231.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $205.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.01.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by ($0.02). The business had revenue of $4.42 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.44 billion. Texas Instruments had a return on equity of 30.44% and a net margin of 28.28%.During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.28 earnings per share. Texas Instruments has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.220-1.480 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 5.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Texas Instruments Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 30th were given a dividend of $1.42 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 30th. This represents a $5.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Texas Instruments’s payout ratio is 104.41%.

Texas Instruments Company Profile

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.