Texas Instruments Incorporated designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Analog and Embedded Processing segments. The Analog segment offers power products to manage power requirements across various voltage levels, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, AC/DC and isolated controllers and converters, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products. This segment provides signal chain products that sense, condition, and measure signals to allow information to be transferred or converted for further processing and control, including amplifiers, data converters, interface products, motor drives, clocks, and logic and sensing products. The Embedded Processing segment offers microcontrollers that are used in electronic equipment; digital signal processors for mathematical computations; and applications processors for specific computing activity. This segment offers products for use in various markets, such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment, enterprise systems, and calculators and other. It provides DLP products primarily for use in project high-definition images; calculators; and application-specific integrated circuits. The company markets and sells its semiconductor products through direct sales and distributors, as well as through its website. Texas Instruments Incorporated was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Texas Instruments looks like a high-quality but already expensive business: the company’s profitability and liquidity are very strong, but the market valuation already reflects this almost fully. A P/E of 42.46 is above the industry median, while P/S of 13.15, P/B of 14.17, and P/FCF of 68.48 are noticeably above industry benchmarks, which limits the upside from re-rating. At the same time, earnings and operating efficiency trends are positive: net margin of 31.0%, operating margin of 37.29%, ROE of 35.64%, ROA of 17.25%, and ROI of 20.01% are at high levels and generally improving over the years. Revenue, gross profit, operating profit, and net profit are growing, confirming the business’s resilience and its ability to generate cash flow. The balance sheet also looks comfortable: a current ratio of 4.86, quick ratio of 3.44, and $7.0 billion in cash on hand indicate strong short-term liquidity. However, the debt burden is not ideal: debt/equity of 0.72 and long-term debt of $12.9 billion remain significant, although the debt trend is more likely stable or moderately improving. Gross margin of 58.33% is high, but its growth over the period is limited, meaning there is no strong additional driver here for a multiple expansion. Dividend yield has fallen to zero in the current TTM, so the dividend factor is not supporting the investment case now the way it used to. Overall, the fundamentals point to strong quality and resilience, but not to clear undervaluation. For an investor, this is more of a story about a reliable, profitable, and efficient asset than a cheap opportunity with major upside. Given the high starting valuation, it is reasonable to expect only a modest downward revision to the forecast, rather than a significant change in the target price.

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Слабый индекс, незначительно упал. Медведи сохранили, но ослабили уверенность в своих позициях.

Weak index, slightly down. The bears retained but weakened their confidence in their positions.

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Strong index, flat. The market does not support the bulls.

Сильный индекс, незначительно вырос. Рынок на стороне медведей.

Strong index, slightly up. The market is on the bears' side.

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Отток средств из лонгов на высоком уровне.

Strong index, flat. Outflow of funds from longs at a high level.

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Приток средств в шорты на высоком уровне.

Strong index, flat. Inflow of funds into shorts at a high level.

TXN’s strong profitability and liquidity are combined with a very high valuation on multiples and reduced dividend support, so the upside potential appears limited.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.75%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -1.03%.
Stock indexes are falling today, with the S&P 500 sliding to a 1-month low and the Nasdaq 100 sinking to a 3-month low. Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks are selling off today, leading the overall market lower. Also, heightened geopolitical risks are weighing on stocks as crude prices surged, and bond yields jumped when President Trump said the US will “hit Iran hard” after a recent attack from Iran that targeted a US base in Jordan.
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The markets were little changed following the results of the 2-day FOMC meeting early this afternoon, with policymakers keeping interest rates unchanged in a 9-3 decision. Also, earnings results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms after today’s close will be looked at to see whether the vast spending behind the buildout of artificial intelligence can deliver adequate returns. The 10-year T-note yield is up +4 bp to 4.64%.
Sep WTI crude oil prices (CLU26) jumped by more than +7% today as the recent lull in hostilities came to an abrupt end after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US airbase and command center in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The IRGC also claimed to have hit and halted three tankers attempting to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia launched a joint attack on "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq after the IRGC directed them to target US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.
Tensions remain high in the Middle East as the US maintains its blockade of Iranian oil shipments in the Persian Gulf. Also, diplomatic attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appear to be at an impasse. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said Oman's proposal for a route through the Strait of Hormuz, with 50% under Iran's control and 50% under Oman's, would not address Iran's concerns and that the inbound passage and part of the outbound channel must be entirely under Iran's control.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -6.4% in the week ended July 24, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -3.6% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index down -9.9%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose +7 bp to an 11.5-month high of 6.76% from 6.69% the prior week.
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings, which continue this week, is a bullish factor for stocks. The markets are awaiting results from a raft of megacap technology companies this week, including Microsoft and Meta Platforms today, and Amazon.com and Apple on Thursday. Forecasts compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence suggest Q2 earnings may increase by +23%, close to Q1’s blowout earnings of +30%, which was more than double the +12% analysts had expected. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 87% of the 216 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 34% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the conclusion of today’s FOMC meeting.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -0.73%. China's Shanghai Composite rebounded from a 1-week low and closed up +0.40%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average fell to a 2.25-month low and closed down -1.49%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) today are down -9 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3.0 bp to 4.637%. T-notes are under pressure today from a +7% surge in crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations and is hawkish for Fed policy. Also, long liquidation and position evening are weighing on T-notes ahead of the FOMC’s interest rate decision later today.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield is up +5.0 bp to 3.154%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +7.7 bp to 5.021%.
The German Jun import price index eased to 6.1% y/y from 6.8% y/y in May.
The markets are discounting an 88% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are sharply lower today, weighing on the broader market. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index ($SOX) dropped to a 2.5-month low and is down more than -3%. Nebius Group NV (NBIS) is down more than -9% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100, and KLA Corp (KLAC) and Sandisk (SNDK) are down more than -7%. Also, Applied Materials (AMAT), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), and ARM Holdings (ARM) are down by more than -5%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is down more than -4%. In addition, Marvell Technology (MRVL), Lam Research (LRCX), and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are down more than -3%, and Nvidia (NVDA), Intel (INTC), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are down more than -2%.
Trucking and freight companies are under pressure today from soaring crude oil prices. ArcBest (ARCB) is down more than -7%, and Saia Inc (SAIA), FedEx Freight Holding (FDXF), JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), and CH Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) are down more than -2%. Also, Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX), and XPO Inc (XPO) are down more than -1%.
Airline stocks are sliding today with the surge in crude oil prices. Alaska Air Group (ALK) is down more than -3%, and Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are down more than -2%. Also, American Airlines Group (AAL) and United Airlines Holdings (UAL) are down more than -1%.
Energy producers and service providers are climbing today, with crude oil prices up by more than +7%. Diamondback Energy (FANG) is up more than +4%, and ConocoPhillips (COP), APA Corp (APA), Devon Energy (DVN), ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) are up more than +3%. Also, Baker Hughes (BKR) and Chevron (CVX) are up more than +2%, and Phillips 66 (PSX) and Valero Energy (VLO) are up more than +1%.
Lennox International (LII) is down more than -19% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q2 net sales of $1.55 billion, weaker than the consensus of $1.56 billion.
Vertiv Holdings (VRT) is down more than -13% after reporting Q2 net sales of $3.27 billion, below the consensus of $3.39 billion.
Avis Budget Group (CAR) is down more than -11% after reporting Q2 EPS of 98 cents, well below the consensus of $1.91.
Masco Corp (MAS) is down more than -10% after reporting Q2 net sales of $1.99 billion, weaker than the consensus of $2.08 billion.
Caterpillar (CAT) is down more than -6% to lead losers in the Dow Jones industrials after Baird downgraded the stock to neutral from outperform, citing a growing trend of state and local government actions targeting data centers, a key growth driver for the company.
Humana (HUM) is down more than -6% after it maintained its full-year profit outlook despite posting better-than-expected Q2 profit.
Garmin Ltd (GRMN) is up more than +17% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q2 revenue of $2.02 billion, above the consensus of $1.92 billion, and raising its full-year revenue estimate to $8.05 billion from a previous estimate of $7.90 billion, stronger than the consensus of $7.99 billion.
GE Healthcare (GEHC) is up more than +11% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.13, better than the consensus of $1.04.
Amphenol (APH) is up more than +6% after reporting Q2 net sales of $8.76 billion, better than the consensus of $8.31 billion.
Teradyne (TER) is up more than +5% after reporting Q2 net revenue of $1.33 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.22 billion.
Ford Motor (F) is up more than +5% after raising its full-year adjusted EBIT to $10 billion to $11 billion from a previous forecast of $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion.
Earnings Reports (7/29/2026)
Align Technology Inc (ALGN), American Water Works Co Inc (AWK), Amphenol Corp (APH), Aon PLC (AON), Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP), Biogen Inc (BIIB), Boston Scientific Corp (BSX), Bunge Global SA (BG), Carvana Co (CVNA), CBRE Group Inc (CBRE), CH Robinson Worldwide Inc (CHRW), Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG), Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), Electronic Arts Inc (EA), Entergy Corp (ETR), Equinix Inc (EQIX), Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS), Everest Group Ltd (EG), Fair Isaac Corp (FICO), Flex Ltd (FLEX), Fortinet Inc (FTNT), Fortive Corp (FTV), Garmin Ltd (GRMN), GE HealthCare Technologies Inc (GEHC), Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC), General Dynamics Corp (GD), Humana Inc (HUM), IDEX Corp (IEX), Invitation Homes Inc (INVH), Johnson Controls International (JCI), L3Harris Technologies Inc (LHX), Lam Research Corp (LRCX), Lennox International Inc (LII), Masco Corp (MAS), Meta Platforms Inc (META), MGM Resorts International (MGM), Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA), Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (ODFL), O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY), Procter & Gamble Co/The (PG), PTC Inc (PTC), Public Storage (PSA), QUALCOMM Inc (QCOM), Regency Centers Corp (REG), Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD), Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW), Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK), Starbucks Corp (SBUX), Tyler Technologies Inc (TYL), Ventas Inc (VTR), Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK), Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), VICI Properties Inc (VICI), Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), Waste Management Inc (WM), WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC).
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Stocks Tumble as Chipmakers Plunge, Oil Spikes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.75%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -1.03%.
Stock indexes are falling today, with the S&P 500 sliding to a 1-month low and the Nasdaq 100 sinking to a 3-month low. Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks are selling off today, leading the overall market lower. Also, heightened geopolitical risks are weighing on stocks as crude prices surged, and bond yields jumped when President Trump said the US will “hit Iran hard” after a recent attack from Iran that targeted a US base in Jordan.
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The markets are awaiting the results of the 2-day FOMC meeting that ends early this afternoon, with policymakers expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Also, earnings results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms after today’s close will be looked at to see whether the vast spending behind the buildout of artificial intelligence can deliver adequate returns. The 10-year T-note yield is up +4 bp to 4.64%.
Sep WTI crude oil prices (CLU26) jumped by more than +7% today as the recent lull in hostilities came to an abrupt end after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US airbase and command center in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The IRGC also claimed to have hit and halted three tankers attempting to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia launched a joint attack on "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq after the IRGC directed them to target US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.
Tensions remain high in the Middle East as the US maintains its blockade of Iranian oil shipments in the Persian Gulf. Also, diplomatic attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appear to be at an impasse. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said Oman's proposal for a route through the Strait of Hormuz, with 50% under Iran's control and 50% under Oman's, would not address Iran's concerns and that the inbound passage and part of the outbound channel must be entirely under Iran's control.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -6.4% in the week ended July 24, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -3.6% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index down -9.9%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose +7 bp to an 11.5-month high of 6.76% from 6.69% the prior week.
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings, which continue this week, is a bullish factor for stocks. The markets are awaiting results from a raft of megacap technology companies this week, including Microsoft and Meta Platforms today, and Amazon.com and Apple on Thursday. Forecasts compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence suggest Q2 earnings may increase by +23%, close to Q1’s blowout earnings of +30%, which was more than double the +12% analysts had expected. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 87% of the 216 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 34% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the conclusion of today’s FOMC meeting.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -0.73%. China's Shanghai Composite rebounded from a 1-week low and closed up +0.40%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average fell to a 2.25-month low and closed down -1.49%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) today are down -9 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3.0 bp to 4.637%. T-notes are under pressure today from a +7% surge in crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations and is hawkish for Fed policy. Also, long liquidation and position evening are weighing on T-notes ahead of the FOMC’s interest rate decision later today.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield is up +5.0 bp to 3.154%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +7.7 bp to 5.021%.
The German Jun import price index eased to 6.1% y/y from 6.8% y/y in May.
The markets are discounting an 88% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are sharply lower today, weighing on the broader market. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index ($SOX) dropped to a 2.5-month low and is down more than -3%. Nebius Group NV (NBIS) is down more than -9% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100, and KLA Corp (KLAC) and Sandisk (SNDK) are down more than -7%. Also, Applied Materials (AMAT), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), and ARM Holdings (ARM) are down by more than -5%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is down more than -4%. In addition, Marvell Technology (MRVL), Lam Research (LRCX), and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are down more than -3%, and Nvidia (NVDA), Intel (INTC), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are down more than -2%.
Trucking and freight companies are under pressure today from soaring crude oil prices. ArcBest (ARCB) is down more than -7%, and Saia Inc (SAIA), FedEx Freight Holding (FDXF), JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), and CH Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) are down more than -2%. Also, Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX), and XPO Inc (XPO) are down more than -1%.
Airline stocks are sliding today with the surge in crude oil prices. Alaska Air Group (ALK) is down more than -3%, and Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are down more than -2%. Also, American Airlines Group (AAL) and United Airlines Holdings (UAL) are down more than -1%.
Energy producers and service providers are climbing today, with crude oil prices up by more than +7%. Diamondback Energy (FANG) is up more than +4%, and ConocoPhillips (COP), APA Corp (APA), Devon Energy (DVN), ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) are up more than +3%. Also, Baker Hughes (BKR) and Chevron (CVX) are up more than +2%, and Phillips 66 (PSX) and Valero Energy (VLO) are up more than +1%.
Lennox International (LII) is down more than -19% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q2 net sales of $1.55 billion, weaker than the consensus of $1.56 billion.
Vertiv Holdings (VRT) is down more than -13% after reporting Q2 net sales of $3.27 billion, below the consensus of $3.39 billion.
Avis Budget Group (CAR) is down more than -11% after reporting Q2 EPS of 98 cents, well below the consensus of $1.91.
Masco Corp (MAS) is down more than -10% after reporting Q2 net sales of $1.99 billion, weaker than the consensus of $2.08 billion.
Caterpillar (CAT) is down more than -6% to lead losers in the Dow Jones industrials after Baird downgraded the stock to neutral from outperform, citing a growing trend of state and local government actions targeting data centers, a key growth driver for the company.
Humana (HUM) is down more than -6% after it maintained its full-year profit outlook despite posting better-than-expected Q2 profit.
Garmin Ltd (GRMN) is up more than +17% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q2 revenue of $2.02 billion, above the consensus of $1.92 billion, and raising its full-year revenue estimate to $8.05 billion from a previous estimate of $7.90 billion, stronger than the consensus of $7.99 billion.
GE Healthcare (GEHC) is up more than +11% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.13, better than the consensus of $1.04.
Amphenol (APH) is up more than +6% after reporting Q2 net sales of $8.76 billion, better than the consensus of $8.31 billion.
Teradyne (TER) is up more than +5% after reporting Q2 net revenue of $1.33 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.22 billion.
Ford Motor (F) is up more than +5% after raising its full-year adjusted EBIT to $10 billion to $11 billion from a previous forecast of $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion.
Earnings Reports (7/29/2026)
Align Technology Inc (ALGN), American Water Works Co Inc (AWK), Amphenol Corp (APH), Aon PLC (AON), Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP), Biogen Inc (BIIB), Boston Scientific Corp (BSX), Bunge Global SA (BG), Carvana Co (CVNA), CBRE Group Inc (CBRE), CH Robinson Worldwide Inc (CHRW), Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG), Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), Electronic Arts Inc (EA), Entergy Corp (ETR), Equinix Inc (EQIX), Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS), Everest Group Ltd (EG), Fair Isaac Corp (FICO), Flex Ltd (FLEX), Fortinet Inc (FTNT), Fortive Corp (FTV), Garmin Ltd (GRMN), GE HealthCare Technologies Inc (GEHC), Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC), General Dynamics Corp (GD), Humana Inc (HUM), IDEX Corp (IEX), Invitation Homes Inc (INVH), Johnson Controls International (JCI), L3Harris Technologies Inc (LHX), Lam Research Corp (LRCX), Lennox International Inc (LII), Masco Corp (MAS), Meta Platforms Inc (META), MGM Resorts International (MGM), Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA), Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (ODFL), O'Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY), Procter & Gamble Co/The (PG), PTC Inc (PTC), Public Storage (PSA), QUALCOMM Inc (QCOM), Regency Centers Corp (REG), Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD), Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW), Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK), Starbucks Corp (SBUX), Tyler Technologies Inc (TYL), Ventas Inc (VTR), Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK), Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), VICI Properties Inc (VICI), Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), Waste Management Inc (WM), WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Stocks Tumble Ahead of FOMC as Chipmakers Plunge

Microchip Technology MCHP announced on Friday (July 24) that it has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Hailo, a provider of accelerated edge AI processors, advanced vision processing solutions, robotics processors and comprehensive AI software flows. The deal, expected to be completed in the ongoing quarter, will significantly strengthen MCHP’s prospects in the fast-growing edge AI market.
Hailo’s dedicated AI accelerators, vision processors and software tools will expand Microchip’s processing portfolio beyond microcontrollers, microprocessors and FPGAs, enabling it to address compute-intensive AI workloads in robots, drones, smart cameras, industrial automation and embedded systems. Hailo-8, Hailo-10 and Hailo-15 support applications ranging from conventional computer vision to transformers, large language models, vision-language models and advanced video processing.
The acquisition complements Microchip’s strategic focus on AI at the edge, one of the five business pillars created under the company’s recent organizational realignment. Microchip has been increasing its exposure to secular growth areas, with megatrend-related products accounting for more than half of revenues. Adding Hailo’s power-efficient AI technology should accelerate MCHP’s expansion into high-performance edge processing while reducing its dependence on more cyclical traditional embedded semiconductor markets.
Hailo’s technology should enhance Microchip’s Total System Solutions strategy. The deal should also broaden Hailo’s commercial reach as it brings more than 100 existing customers and a developer community exceeding 10,000 users. Moreover, Hailo’s software ecosystem will complement Microchip’s growing AI development-tool portfolio. Microchip has already strengthened FPGA-based AI capabilities through the Neuronix AI Labs acquisition and VectorBlox 3.0, which uses sparse neural-network technology to improve inference efficiency on PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs.
MCHP Faces Tough Competition
Microchip faces significant competition from the likes of Texas Instruments TXN and Ambarella AMBA in the power-efficient edge AI market.
Texas Instruments rides on its broad analog and embedded processing portfolio, extensive manufacturing capacity and deep presence in industrial, automotive and data center markets. The company is benefiting from strong growth across industrial, automotive and embedded processing businesses and noted increasing demand driven by AI infrastructure, EVs and industrial automation. Texas Instruments’ investments in manufacturing capacity, diverse product portfolio and expanding embedded solutions enable it to capture design wins in power management, embedded controllers and edge computing applications.
Ambarella continues to strengthen its leadership in AI vision processors and edge inference. The company highlighted its comprehensive Edge AI platform with 12 AI SoCs, support for more than 200 AI model architectures and over 46 million cumulative Edge AI SoC shipments. Ambarella is also expanding into robotics, industrial automation, automotive safety and edge infrastructure while ramping next-generation 5nm and 2nm AI processors. AMBA’s emphasis on low-power AI inference, unified software platform, long-term customer agreements and growing robotics design wins are major growth drivers.
MCHP’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of Microchip have appreciated 19% year to date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s rise of 9.6%.
MCHP Stock’s Price Performance
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The MCHP stock is trading at a premium, with a forward 12-month price/earnings of 22.76X compared with the broader sector’s 20.64X. Microchip has a Value Score of D.
MCHP’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Microchip’s fiscal 2027 earnings is currently pegged at $3.14 per share, up by a nickel over the past 30 days, suggesting 91.46% growth from fiscal 2026’s reported figure.
Microchip currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Key Points
The stocks listed here all pay over 2% in dividends.
They've also been increasing their payouts in recent years.
They still have the potential to rise even higher given their growth opportunities.
The S&P 500 is up over 8% this year (as of Monday's close), which isn't bad given how hot it's been in recent years. But there is clearly a bit more apprehension in the market these days, with investors appearing to be more concerned about high valuations and a possible bubble related to artificial intelligence (AI).
Many investors have also been pivoting into safer stocks that pay dividends. Three dividend stocks that have vastly outperformed the market this year are ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN). Here's how well they've been doing, and why they can still be great buys right now.
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ExxonMobil
Shares of oil and gas giant ExxonMobil are up around 29% this year and close to 40% over the past 12 months. As commodity prices have been rising, investors have been loading up on the industry leader, expecting it to benefit significantly from higher oil prices, just as it has in the past.
That excitement is evident in its valuation: the stock trades at only 14 times future earnings (based on analyst expectations). That's a low multiple, given that the average S&P 500 stock trades at about 21 times its projected future profits. This modest valuation could lead to more upside for the stock, especially if oil prices remain high.
Exxon can be volatile due to the changes in oil prices, but overall, it's been an exceptional dividend stock to own, as it has raised its payout for decades. That gives investors plenty of incentive to just buy and hold. Currently, the stock yields 2.7%, and that would be higher if not for its recent run-up in value.
UnitedHealth Group
Health insurance giant UnitedHealth is another top dividend growth stock to own. In previous years, it has struggled with rising costs as higher utilization rates weighed on its financials. But now, with more normalcy in the healthcare sector and UnitedHealth leveraging AI to its advantage, it's been able to get a better handle on costs, and its financials have been improving.
The company has gone from routinely missing expectations to now beating them again. Investors, in turn, have been buying up the stock given its stronger results, and UnitedHealth is up 28% thus far in 2026. It's still not near the highs of more than $600 that it reached a few years ago, but it's been making some solid gains of late.
Currently, it yields 2.2%, which is about double the S&P 500 average of 1.1%. And over the past five years, it has increased its payout by an impressive 60%, giving investors plenty of incentive to buy and hold the healthcare stock for the long haul.
Texas Instruments
The hottest stock on this list has been Texas Instruments, which is up around 62% this year. The semiconductor company has been experiencing significant growth of late, giving both dividend and growth investors a reason to invest in its business. Revenue of $5.5 billion in its most recent quarter (which ended on June 30) was up 23% year over year, while net income of just under $2 billion rose by 53%.
Texas Instruments makes embedded chips that serve many different needs, including automotive and industrial sectors. Demand from data centers has been particularly strong with tech companies investing heavily in AI, and that's been a big reason the stock has been such a hot buy this year and why its financials have looked impressive.
In addition to some solid growth opportunities, the stock also makes for an attractive dividend investment, yielding just over 2%. Its current quarterly dividend rate of $1.42 has grown by 39% in five years, from the $1.02 per share it was paying in 2021.
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Texas Instruments Inc. TXN — a major original equipment manufacturer of analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing integrated circuits — reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings results, easily surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate with respect to both the top and bottom lines.
TXN continues to deliver robust profitability improvement. Gross margin reached 61.4% from 57.9% in the year-ago quarter, while operating margin expanded to 42.3% from 35.1%. Driven by higher revenues and improved margins, second-quarter earnings per share jumped 52% year over year.
Texas Instruments is benefiting from solid AI-powered data center demand, which is boosting its prospects in the enterprise systems market. As AI infrastructure scales from data centers to edge devices, vehicles, and industrial systems, TXN’s chips are becoming critical components in the broader buildout.
The chart below shows the price performance of TXN year to date.
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Robust Product Portfolio
TXN has a strong position in the foundational analog and embedded processing semiconductor markets, which are critical for long-term growth in key industries like industrial, automotive, personal electronics and AI data centers.
As cloud and AI workloads continue to rise, TXN’s strong portfolio and manufacturing scale position it well to benefit from sustained demand for efficient, high-performance power solutions in data center infrastructure.
TXN provides supplies foundational analog, power management and edge-processing semiconductors to corporate bigwigs like NVIDIA Corp. NVDA, Apple Inc. AAPL, Ford Motor Co. F and Medtronic plc MDT, to name a few.
Strong Guidance
TXN’s outlook calls for third-quarter 2026 revenues in the range of $5.65-$6.15 billion. The company expects earnings per share between $2.23 and $2.57. Management expects an effective tax rate of about 13% in the third quarter.
Solid Estimate Revisions
Texas Instruments has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 20.4% and 49.9%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 6.4% over the last seven days.
TXN has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 11.6% and 15.2%, respectively, for the next year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year’s earnings has improved 6.6% over the last seven days.
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Impressive Price Upside Potential
Texas Instruments sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present and has a Zacks Momentum Score of A. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The short-term average price target of brokerage firms represents an increase of 13.7% from the last closing price of $279.41. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $215-$400. This indicates a maximum upside of 43.2% and a maximum downside of 23.1%. The risk/reward ratio is a highly favorable 1:87.
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Buy Texas Instruments as a Momentum Play After Solid Q2 2026 Earnings

Monolithic Power MPWR is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales and earnings is pegged at $903.7 million and $5.88 per share, respectively. Earnings estimates for MPWR have increased 0.54% to $24.18 for 2026, and increased 1.88% to $29.85 for 2027 over the past 60 days.
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Earnings Surprise History
The leading developer of advanced power solutions has a solid trailing four-quarter earnings surprise history, having exceeded expectations on all occasions. It delivered a four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.53%, on average. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 4.29%.
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Earnings Whispers
Our proven model predicts a likely earnings beat for MPWR for the second quarter. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Monolithic currently has an ESP of +1.00% with a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Factors Shaping Upcoming Results
Monolithic is benefiting from growing demand for power management ICs used in AI servers, GPUs and accelerator platforms. This is expected to drive growth in the Enterprise Data segment. Beyond the increase in AI server shipments, Monolithic is also expanding the amount of semiconductor content it supplies within each system. Its Communications segment is expected to gain from strong demand for optical modules. AI networking switches and growing power density requirements are expected to drive growth in the Communications segment.
Demand for storage-related products continues to benefit from the ongoing expansion of AI data centers. Higher deployments of solid-state drives, hard disk drives and advanced memory technologies are creating favorable conditions for Mesolithic’s storage-related power management portfolio. This factor is expected to compensate for weakness in the notebook demand to some extent. Monolithic has been securing additional design wins across vehicle electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, infotainment and connectivity applications. Positive trends across such diverse markets will likely have a favorable impact on Mesolithic’s second quarter earnings.
The consensus estimate for revenues from the Enterprise Data vertical is pegged at $323.04 million, implying solid growth from $144 million in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for net sales in the Communication segment is pegged at $127.14 million, suggesting growth from $73.8 million in the year-ago quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for net sales from the Industrial vertical is pegged at $51.15 million, suggesting an improvement from the $46.7 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Revenues from the storage and computing vertical are expected to be $186.31 million, indicating a decline from the prior-year quarter’s tally of $195.3 million. Net sales from the automotive vertical are pegged at $155.46 million, indicating an increase from $145.1 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Price Performance
Over the past year, Monolithic’s shares have skyrocketed 80.6% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 51.2%. The company has outperformed its peers like Analog Devices ADI and Texas Instruments TXN. Shares of Analog Devices have jumped 61.1%, and shares of Texas have risen 47.7%.
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Key Valuation Metric
From a valuation standpoint, Monolithic appears to be trading at a premium relative to the industry but lower than its mean. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company shares currently trade at 48.67 forward earnings, higher than 27.58 for the industry and lower than the stock’s mean of 61.42.
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Investment Consideration
MPWR is benefiting significantly from the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure spending, driven by strong demand for power management solutions used in AI servers, optical networking equipment and high-performance computing applications. Its strength in AI infrastructure is supported by its robust capability in high-power-density solutions, monolithic integration and advanced module designs.
While peers such as Texas Instruments and Analog Devices also compete in the analog and power management semiconductor market, MPWR differentiates itself by offering single-piece silicon-based power solutions, unlike competitors that rely on multiple silicon components. This enables superior efficiency, compact designs and improved thermal performance, which are increasingly critical in next-generation AI servers and GPUs that are moving toward higher power requirements.
Monolithic is also expanding its opportunities in memory-related applications through the introduction of high-speed DDR5 interface products. Emerging applications such as robotics and physical AI represent attractive long-term growth opportunities for Monolithic.
The company also expanded manufacturing goals beyond its prior $4 billion capacity target and now aims to reach $6 billion of capacity in the near future. Its geographically diversified supply-chain strategy should support customer demand while improving supply flexibility amid changing trade conditions.
End Note
Monolithic continues to broaden its addressable market through portfolio expansion and strong focus on innovation. Solid momentum in the Communications, Enterprise Data, Automotive and end markets will likely drive the top line. Higher adoption of power solutions for AI servers, optical modules and networking equipment is the primary growth catalyst. Investment in manufacturing capacity expansion and growing emphasis on supply chain diversification are positives. Owing to these factors, Monolithic is a good investment option at present.
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Is MPWR Stock a Smart Investment Option Before Q2 Earnings Release?

Investors might want to bet on Texas Instruments (TXN), as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.
Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.
As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Texas Instruments is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock Prices
The change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.
Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for Texas Instruments imply an improvement in the company's underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate Revisions
As empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, tracking such revisions for making an investment decision could be truly rewarding. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Earnings Estimate Revisions for Texas Instruments
For the fiscal year ending December 2026, this chipmaker is expected to earn $8.17 per share, which is unchanged compared with the year-ago reported number.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Texas Instruments. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 7.5%.
Bottom Line
Unlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
The upgrade of Texas Instruments to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
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What Makes Texas Instruments (TXN) a New Strong Buy Stock

Have you evaluated the performance of Texas Instruments' (TXN) international operations during the quarter that concluded in June 2026? Considering the extensive worldwide presence of this chipmaker, analyzing the patterns in international revenues is crucial for understanding its financial resilience and potential for growth.
The global economy today is deeply interlinked, making a company's engagement with international markets a critical factor in determining its financial success and growth path. It has become essential for investors to comprehend how much a company relies on these foreign markets, as this understanding reveals the firm's potential for consistent earnings, its capacity to harness different economic cycles, and its overall growth prospects.
Presence in international markets can act as a hedge against domestic economic downturns and provide access to faster-growing economies. However, this diversification also brings complexities due to currency fluctuations, geopolitical risks and differing market dynamics.
While analyzing TXN's performance for the last quarter, we found some intriguing trends in revenues from its overseas segments that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
The recent quarter saw the company's total revenue reaching $5.46 billion, marking an improvement of 22.8% from the prior-year quarter. Next, we'll examine the breakdown of TXN's revenue from abroad to comprehend the significance of its international presence.
A Closer Look at TXN's Revenue Streams Abroad
Rest of World accounted for 1.8% of the company's total revenue during the quarter, translating to $98 million. Revenues from this region represented a surprise of +0.03%, with Wall Street analysts collectively expecting $97.97 million. When compared to the preceding quarter and the same quarter in the previous year, Rest of World contributed $91 million (1.9%) and $83 million (1.9%) to the total revenue, respectively.
During the quarter, Europe, Middle East and Africa contributed $1.08 billion in revenue, making up 19.7% of the total revenue. When compared to the consensus estimate of $1.09 billion, this meant a surprise of -1.82%. Looking back, Europe, Middle East and Africa contributed $1.07 billion, or 22.2%, in the previous quarter, and $891 million, or 20%, in the same quarter of the previous year.
Japan generated $330 million in revenues for the company in the last quarter, constituting 6% of the total. This represented a surprise of -1.63% compared to the $335.48 million projected by Wall Street analysts. Comparatively, in the previous quarter, Japan accounted for $289 million (6%), and in the year-ago quarter, it contributed $295 million (6.6%) to the total revenue.
Of the total revenue, $606 million came from Rest of Asia during the last fiscal quarter, accounting for 11.1%. This represented a surprise of +7.21% as analysts had expected the region to contribute $565.23 million to the total revenue. In comparison, the region contributed $555 million, or 11.5%, and $487 million, or 11%, to total revenue in the previous and year-ago quarters, respectively.
During the quarter, China contributed $1.22 billion in revenue, making up 22.4% of the total revenue. When compared to the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion, this meant a surprise of +8.82%. Looking back, China contributed $1.02 billion, or 21.2%, in the previous quarter, and $985 million, or 22.1%, in the same quarter of the previous year.
Revenue Forecasts for the International Markets
For the current fiscal quarter, it is anticipated by Wall Street analysts that Texas Instruments will post revenues of $5.91 billion, which reflects an increase of 24.6% the same quarter in the previous year. The revenue contributions are expected to be 1.7% from Rest of World ($98.71 million), 18.9% from Europe, Middle East and Africa ($1.11 billion)5.7% from Japan ($334.85 million)9.6% from Rest of Asia ($567.12 million) and 19% from China ($1.12 billion).
For the full year, a total revenue of $21.29 billion is expected for the company, reflecting an increase of 20.4% from the year before. The revenues from Rest of World, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Japan, Rest of Asia and China are expected to make up 1.8%, 20.4%, 6%, 10.4%, and 20.3% of this total, corresponding to $384.54 million, $4.34 billion, $1.27 billion, $2.22 billion, and $4.33 billion, respectively.
Concluding Remarks
Texas Instruments' leaning on foreign markets for its revenue stream presents a mix of chances and challenges. Therefore, a vigilant watch on its international revenue movements can greatly aid in projecting the company's future direction.
In an era of growing international ties and escalating geopolitical disputes, financial analysts on Wall Street pay keen attention to these developments to fine-tune their earnings estimations for businesses operating across borders. It's important to note, however, that a range of additional variables, like a company's local market status, also play a crucial role in shaping these forecasts.
We at Zacks strongly focus on the dynamic earnings forecast of companies, given that empirical studies have demonstrated its potent impact on the immediate price movement of stocks. Invariably, there's a positive relationship -- upward earnings predictions often result in an increase in stock prices.
Boasting a remarkable track record that's been externally verified, the Zacks Rank, our unique stock rating system, leverages changes in earnings projections to function as a reliable gauge for predicting short-term stock price movements.
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A Review of Texas Instruments' Recent Stock Market Performance
Over the past month, the stock has lost 2.1% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 0.8% increase. The Zacks Computer and Technology sector, of which Texas Instruments is a part, has declined 4.2% over the same period. The company's shares have declined 0.5% over the past three months compared to the S&P 500's 3.8% increase. Over the same period, the sector has risen 0.9%
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Unlocking Texas Instruments (TXN) International Revenues: Trends, Surprises, and Prospects

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JAKKS Pacific JAKK: This multi-brand company, that has been designing and marketing a broad range of toys and consumer products since 1995, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.3% over the last 60 days.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.1%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.
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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2%, compared with the industry average of 0.4%.
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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.5%, compared with the industry average of 0.7%.
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