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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC (TXN) Stock News
The latest TXN headlines and market coverage — 10 recent stories, updated throughout the day.
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Texas Instruments (TXN) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
Texas Instruments stock fell 2.78% on October 7, 2026, underperforming the broader market. Despite the daily decline, TXN has gained 14.8% over the past month. The company is expected to report earnings on October 21, 2026, with consensus estimates projecting EPS of $2.39 (up 61.49% YoY) and revenue of $5.91 billion (up 24.66% YoY). TXN currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 35.16.
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Is First Trust NASDAQ Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) a Strong ETF Right Now?
FTXN is a smart beta ETF providing exposure to US oil and gas companies with $970.56 million in assets. It tracks the Nasdaq US Smart Oil & Gas Index with a 0.60% expense ratio and 1.84% dividend yield. The fund returned 41.33% overall and 38.71% year-to-date as of October 2026, with top holdings including ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and ExxonMobil. However, cheaper alternatives like VDE (0.09% expense ratio) and XLE (0.08% expense ratio) offer lower-cost market-cap weighted energy exposure.
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Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN)?
Recent economic data shows PCE inflation came in softer than expected while Q2 GDP exceeded expectations. Market attention is now focused on the upcoming Friday employment report. The article also reviews the First Trust NASDAQ Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) as an investment option in the energy sector.
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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Texas Instruments (TXN): Should You Buy?
While Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish stance on Texas Instruments with an average brokerage recommendation of 1.99 (Strong Buy/Buy), the article cautions that brokerage recommendations often have a positive bias and may not reliably predict stock performance. The Zacks Rank assigns TXN a #3 (Hold) rating based on unchanged earnings estimate revisions, suggesting the stock may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Texas Instruments (TXN) Soars 3.3%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
Texas Instruments shares rallied 3.3% to $266.64 following a 7% quarterly dividend increase marking 23 consecutive years of raises. Strong demand in industrial, automotive, and data center markets drove Q2 revenue up 23% YoY with data center revenue doubling. However, unchanged earnings estimate revisions over the past 30 days may limit further near-term gains. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with expected quarterly EPS of $2.39 (+61.5% YoY) and revenues of $5.91B (+24.7% YoY).
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MCHP's Analog AI Deal Gains Momentum: Can It Outpace NXPI & TXN?
Microchip Technology's technology-licensing business is growing, with Q1 FY27 licensing revenues reaching $42.6M. Its Silicon Storage Technology subsidiary secured AnalogAI as a customer for memBrain SAGE IP, which enables ultra-low-power AI inference on edge devices. The deal expands MCHP's edge-AI exposure but faces intense competition from NXP and Texas Instruments in the growing edge-AI market.
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TXN's Data Center Sales Double: Will This Growth Rate Continue in 2026?
Texas Instruments' data center revenues doubled year-over-year in Q2 2026, driven by AI infrastructure spending. The company expects to outgrow the data center market in 2026, supported by R&D investments, manufacturing capacity, and the shift toward 800-volt architectures that increase chip content. Competitors Analog Devices and ON Semiconductor also show strong data center growth, though TXN's broad analog portfolio and capacity position provide competitive advantages.
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MCHP Rides on Open-Standard Connectivity: Can It Beat ADI & TXN?
Microchip Technology (MCHP) is expanding its automotive connectivity portfolio with an open-standard ASA Motion Link (ASA-ML) display connectivity solution for software-defined vehicles. The company's automotive business is gaining momentum with 29.3% year-over-year sales growth and automotive representing 15% of Q1 FY2027 revenues. However, MCHP faces intense competition from Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, both of which have strong automotive portfolios and growing market share. MCHP trades at a forward P/E of 18.33 and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.
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Vicor Rides on Strong Backlog Growth: Can It Beat ADI & TXN?
Vicor's Q2 backlog reached $380M (up 145% YoY), driven by strong demand in HPC, ATE, and aerospace & defense markets, particularly from AI infrastructure buildout. However, the company faces significant competitive pressure from Analog Devices and Texas Instruments, both expanding aggressively in ATE and data-center markets. Vicor trades at a premium valuation (35.65X forward P/E) and holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating.
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Why Texas Instruments (TXN) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
Texas Instruments (TXN) closed at $266.54, up 1.82%, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.72% gain. Despite a 3.51% monthly decline, the company maintains a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. Analysts forecast Q3 EPS of $2.37 (+60.14% YoY) and revenue of $5.91B (+24.69% YoY), with full-year estimates of $8.42 EPS and $21.7B revenue. TXN trades at a Forward P/E of 31.1, below its industry average of 37, with a PEG ratio of 1.03.