Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) Stock: Insider Pamela Patsley Sells 4,532 Shares

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) Director Pamela Patsley sold 4,532 shares of Texas Instruments stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $301.56, for a total transaction of $1,366,669.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 34,487 shares in the company, valued at $10,399,899.72. This represents a 11.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Texas Instruments Stock Performance

Shares of TXN opened at $300.84 on Friday. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 12 month low of $152.73 and a 12 month high of $334.03. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $275.66 and a 200-day moving average price of $258.76. The company has a current ratio of 5.59, a quick ratio of 4.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. The firm has a market cap of $274.90 billion, a PE ratio of 39.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.35.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $2.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.94 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.48 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 8.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal 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 issued a dividend of $1.52 per share. This represents a $6.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. This is an increase from Texas Instruments’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.42. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 30th. Texas Instruments’s dividend payout ratio is currently 73.67%.

More Texas Instruments News

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

A number of analysts recently commented on the stock. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Texas Instruments in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Texas Instruments from $310.00 to $300.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 20th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of Texas Instruments from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Texas Instruments from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, Benchmark lifted their price objective on shares of Texas Instruments from $315.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $315.37.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Putney Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Texas Instruments in the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in Texas Instruments during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Creative Capital Management Investments LLC grew its holdings in Texas Instruments by 167.5% during the third quarter. Creative Capital Management Investments LLC now owns 107 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the period. Nvwm LLC grew its holdings in Texas Instruments by 550.0% during the third quarter. Nvwm LLC now owns 117 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares during the period. Finally, Addison Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Texas Instruments during the second quarter valued at approximately $38,000. 84.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.