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: operating margin and return on capital are very strong, yet the market is clearly pricing this in. A P/E of 42.48 is 27.4% above the industry median, while P/S of 13.15 and P/B of 14.17 are more than four times higher than industry benchmarks, leaving little margin of safety for a rerating. P/FCF of 47.53 is also high, although it is noticeably better than in previous periods, when the ratio rose to 67.58 and 86.44, meaning cash flow valuation has become less stretched. At the same time, the business quality trend is positive: ROE of 35.6%, ROA of 17.23%, and ROI of 19.98% are at very high levels and are improving compared with previous quarters. Margins are also strong: gross margin of 58.33%, operating margin of 37.29%, and net margin of 30.97% confirm the company’s ability to maintain pricing discipline and manufacturing efficiency. Revenue, profit, and EBITDA show steady year-over-year growth, while net income of 1.98 billion and operating income of 2.31 billion support the case for high earnings quality. Liquidity is very comfortable: a quick ratio of 3.44 and current ratio of 4.86 are well above industry norms, and cash on hand of 7.0 billion provides a solid buffer against cyclical fluctuations. On the other hand, debt/equity of 0.72 is above the industry median, and long-term debt of 12.9 billion remains a notable risk factor, although the debt burden appears manageable given the strong profit and cash flow. Dividend yield is currently zero, whereas it was positive previously, so the dividend argument for valuation has temporarily weakened. Overall, the fundamentals justify a premium to the industry, but not as high as what is currently implied by the multiples. For an investor, this means TXN remains a high-quality company with strong profitability and a solid balance sheet, but upside from further multiple expansion is limited due to expensive valuations and the absence of dividend support in the current period.

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, flat. The bulls are confused.

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Медведи в растерянности.

Strong index, flat. The bears are confused.

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Рынок на стороне быков.

Strong index, flat. The market is on the bulls' side.

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Рынок не поддерживает медведей.

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

Слабый индекс, незначительно упал

Средний индекс, значительно вырос. Увеличился приток средств в шорты.

Medium index, significantly up. The inflow of funds into shorts has increased.

TXN demonstrates strong profitability, liquidity, and earnings growth, but trades at a very high valuation premium and without current dividend support.

This has been one of my better stock picks of 2026.
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Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (Symbol: QQQM) where we have detected an approximate $1.4 billion dollar inflow -- that's a 1.3% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 357,420,000 to 361,920,000). Among the largest underlying components of QQQM, in trading today Texas Instruments Inc. (Symbol: TXN) is down about 0.1%, Amgen Inc (Symbol: AMGN) is off about 1.3%, and Marvell Technology Inc (Symbol: MRVL) is higher by about 7.2%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the QQQM Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of QQQM, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, QQQM's low point in its 52 week range is $228.75 per share, with $313.80 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $313.29. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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Texas Instruments’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry over the past year (+61.6% vs. +34.2%). Per the Zacks analyst, the company is benefiting from broadening demand across industrial, data center and automotive markets. Its analog and embedded franchises, internal manufacturing, expanding capacity and CHIPS Act support strengthen long-term growth and supply control. The Silicon Labs acquisition further enhances connectivity capabilities.
However, risks include elevated debt, geopolitical and trade exposure, intense competition, seasonality and higher manufacturing costs.
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RTX’s shares have outperformed the Aerospace - Defense industry over the past year (+9.5% vs. -19.6%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company benefits from commercial aerospace recovery, strong defense demand and a robust backlog. Rising air traffic, OEM and aftermarket sales and engine demand support growth, while strong defense bookings provide further stability.
Yet, supply-chain disruptions and aircraft engine availability could constrain production and deliveries. Tariff uncertainty and Russia-related sanctions also pose operational risks.
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Marvell’s shares have outperformed the Electronics - Semiconductors industry over the past year (+206.2% vs. +41.4%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company is benefiting from strong AI-driven data center demand, with custom silicon, interconnect, switching and optics supporting growth. Its expanded NVIDIA partnership and recent acquisitions strengthen its position in hyperscaler infrastructure, while communications demand is recovering.
Yet, profitability remains sensitive to product mix, and the business is concentrated among a limited number of customers. Export controls, tariffs and overseas shipments pose risks, while intense competition could pressure demand and margins.
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Air T’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry over the last six months (+29.9% vs. -12.0%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company benefits from a diversified aviation platform, improving ground-support profitability, recurring digital revenues, stable cargo operations and expanding asset management. Rex and broader aftermarket and MRO capabilities offer additional growth opportunities.
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GSI’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Computer - Storage Devices industry over the past year (+16.4% vs. +270.0%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company faces risks from early-stage commercialization of its Gemini-II APU and lengthy defense procurement cycles that could delay adoption. Dependence on a single foundry and evolving export controls and AI regulations may also constrain growth.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.17% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.21%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) fell -0.15%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26) rose +0.21%.
Stock indexes settled mixed on Tuesday. The broader market was under pressure Tuesday as soaring bond yields pushed the 10-year T-note yield to a new 19-year high of 5.29%. Weaker-than-expected US economic news also weighed on stocks after Aug JOLTS job openings fell to a 5-month low, and Sep consumer confidence tumbled to a 12-year low.
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However, stock losses were limited after a -3% plunge in WTI crude oil prices eased inflation risks and knocked bond yields from their highs. Strength in chipmakers on Tuesday also helped the overall market. In addition, dovish comments from New York Fed President Williams on Tuesday reduced the chance of a Fed rate hike next month to 52% from 70% when he said the Fed needs only one more rate hike to contain inflation.
The July S&P composite-20 home price index rose +0.3% m/m and +2.47% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and +2.20% y/y, with the +2.47% y/y gain the largest year-on-year increase in 14 months.
US Aug JOLTS job openings fell -256,000 to a 5-month low of 7.079 million, weaker than expectations of 7.228 million.
The Conference Board US Sep consumer confidence index fell -6.7 to a 12-year low of 81.9, weaker than expectations of 89.0.
New York Fed President John Williams said, "If the economy evolves in a manner broadly consistent with my forecast, one further upward adjustment of the federal funds target range may be appropriate late this year to support a timelier return of inflation to target."
Nov WTI crude oil prices (CLX26) dropped more than -3% on Tuesday as signs of larger oil exports from Saudi Arabia are bearish for prices. Tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show Saudi Arabia's crude exports stood at 5.28 million bpd in September, the highest in seven months. Saudi Arabia also said it restored about 3.5 million bpd of the East-West Pipeline's 7 million bpd capacity on Monday after repairs restored the link damaged by drone strikes earlier this month.
Markets are discounting a 52% chance of a +25 bp Fed rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on October 27-28.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Tuesday. The Euro Stoxx 50 rose to a 2.5-week high and closed up +0.30%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +0.18%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average closed down -0.60%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ6) closed down -2 ticks on Tuesday. The 10-year T-note yield rose +1.9 bp to 5.255%. Dec T-notes sank to a 19-year nearest-futures low on Tuesday, and the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 19-year high of 5.291%. Supply pressures weighed on T-notes Tuesday after Paramount Skydance announced it was offering $32 billion of corporate debt in eight tranches, prompting bond dealers to short T-notes to hedge against the incoming supply.
Losses in T-notes were limited on Tuesday amid weaker-than-expected US economic news on Aug JOLTS job openings and Sep consumer confidence. T-notes recovered most of their losses on Tuesday after WTI crude oil prices fell more than 3%, easing inflation expectations. Also, dovish comments from New York Fed President John Williams supported T-notes when he said he sees only one more Fed rate hike needed to contain inflation.
European government bond yields moved lower on Tuesday. The 10-year German bund yield fell -1.7 bp to 3.626%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -1.2 bp to 5.410%.
The Eurozone Sep economic confidence indicator unexpectedly fell -0.5 to 97.9, weaker than expectations of an increase to 99.0.
Spain Sep CPI (EU harmonized) rose +5.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of +4.9% y/y and the largest increase in 3.5 years. Sep core CPI rose +3.1% y/y, stronger than expectations of +3.0% y/y.
Markets are discounting a 32% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the ECB’s next meeting on October 29.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI stocks moved higher on Tuesday, a supportive factor for the broader market. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)climbed to a 2.5-month high and closed up more than +1%. Applied Materials (AMAT) closed up more than +5%, and Marvell Technology (MRVL) closed up more than +4%. Also, ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), KLA Corp (KLAC), and ASML Holding NV (ASML) closed up more than +3%. In addition, Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +2%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP), Micron Technology (MU), Broadcom (AVGO), and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed up more than +1%.
Cruise stocks rallied sharply on Tuesday, led by a +13% jump in Carnival (CCL) to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after boosting its full-year adjusted EPS estimate to $2.24 from a previous estimate of $2.22. Also, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) closed up more than +7%, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) closed up more than +3%.
Fair Isaac (FICO) closed down more than -26% to lead credit reporting agencies lower and losers in the S&P 500 after FHA director Pulte announced a move that makes it easier for lenders to adopt VantageScore, a move that will increase competition that could pressure credit companies’ market share and pricing power. Also, Equifax (EFX) closed down more than -3%, and TransUnion (TRU) closed down more than -2%.
US steel makers fell on Tuesday after President Trump announced plans for a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel plant in Iowa that could produce 10 million tons of steel by 2030. Steel Dynamics (STLD), Nucor Corp (NUE), and Commercial Metals (CMC) closed down more than -3%, and Cleveland Cliffs (CLF) closed down more than -1%.
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) closed up more than +6% after AstraZeneca said it would make a $2 billion strategic equity investment in the company to jointly develop drugs.
CarMax (KMX) closed up more than +4% after reporting Q2 net sales and operating revenue of $7.88 billion, well above the consensus of $7.05 billion.
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) closed up more than +4% after Oppenheimer & Co initiated coverage on the stock with a recommendation of outperform and a price target of $24.
Oracle (ORCL) closed up more than +3% after Axios reported that OpenAI’s annual recurring revenue is nearing $70 billion. OpenAI signed a deal with Oracle last year to support the development of five US data centers.
UniQure NV (QURE) closed down more than -37% after saying the benefits of its Huntington’s disease gene therapy drug AMT-130 were not as good after four years as they were after three years in a small trial, a result that could complicate its bid to get the treatment approved by regulators.
Apple (AAPL) closed down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials and Nasdaq 100 after Bank of America said Apple faces risks as the company’s Siri AI lacks the features that Meta Platform’s Muse AI agent has.
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Stocks Settle Mixed as Bond Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.03% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.10%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) are up +0.05%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26) are up +0.09%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today. Stocks are supported today as lower crude prices have stabilized bond yields. Crude prices are under pressure today on signs that a steady flow of crude oil is coming out of the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns and inflation risks. The 10-year T-note yield is little changed today at 5.23% after soaring to a 19-year high of 5.27% on Monday.
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Today’s US economic news showed the July S&P composite-20 home price index rose +0.3% m/m and +2.47% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and +2.20% y/y, with the +2.47% y/y gain the largest year-on-year increase in 14 months.
Nov WTI crude oil prices (CLX26) are down more than -1% today as signs of larger oil exports from Saudi Arabia are bearish for prices. Tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show Saudi Arabia's crude exports stood at 5.28 million bpd in September, the highest in seven months. Saudi Arabia also said it restored about 3.5 million bpd of the East-West Pipeline's 7 million bpd capacity on Monday after repairs restored the link damaged by drone strikes earlier this month. Crude losses are limited as hopes remain dim for an imminent breakthrough to end the war in Iran.
Markets are discounting a 70% chance of a +25 bp Fed rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on October 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 rose to a 2.5-week high and is up +0.78%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +0.18%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average closed down -0.60%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ6) are up +2 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is down -0.7 bp to 5.229%. T-note prices are moving higher today as a -1% decline in WTI crude oil prices is easing inflation expectations. T-notes also have support as some month-end buying occurs, as bond fund managers purchase T-notes ahead of month-end portfolio rebalancing on Wednesday. T-notes fell back from their best level after the July S&P composite-20 home price index rose more than expected.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down -4.8 bp to 3.595%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -5.5 bp to 5.367%.
The Eurozone Sep economic confidence indicator unexpectedly fell -0.5 to 97.9, weaker than expectations of an increase to 99.0.
Spain Sep CPI (EU harmonized) rose +5.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of +4.9% y/y and the largest increase in 3.5 years. Sep core CPI rose +3.1% y/y, stronger than expectations of +3.0% y/y.
Markets are discounting a 27% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the ECB’s next meeting on October 29.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI stocks are moving higher today, supporting gains in the broader market. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is up more than +1%. Applied Materials (AMAT) is up more than +4% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and KLA Corp (KLAC), Lam Research (LRCX), and Marvell Technology (MRVL) are up more than +3%. Also, ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Broadcom (AVGO), and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are up more than +2%, and ASML Holding NV (ASML), Analog Devices (ADI), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are up more than +1%.
Cruise stocks are climbing today, led by a +11% jump in Carnival (CCL) to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after boosting its full-year adjusted EPS estimate to $2.24 from a previous estimate of $2.22. Also, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is up more than +5%, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is up more than +4%.
Software stocks are under pressure for a second day today, limiting gains in the overall market. Datadog (DDOG) and Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) are down more than -3%. Also, Atlassian Corp (TEAM) is down more than -2%, and ServiceNow (NOW), Autodesk (ADSK), Microsoft (MSFT), and Workday (WDAY) are down more than -1%.
Fair Isaac (FICO) is down more than -20% to lead credit reporting agencies lower after FHA director Pulte announced a move that makes it easier for lenders to adopt VantageScore, a move that will increase competition that could pressure credit companies’ market share and pricing power. Equifax (EFX) and TransUnion (TRU) are also down more than -4%.
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) is up more than +9% after AstraZeneca said it would make a $2 billion strategic equity investment in the company to jointly develop drugs.
CarMax (KMX) is up more than +7% after reporting Q2 net sales and operating revenue of $7.88 billion, well above the consensus of $7.05 billion.
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) is up more than +7% after Oppenheimer & Co initiated coverage on the stock with a recommendation of outperform and a price target of $24.
UniQure NV (QURE) is down more than -36% after saying the benefits of its Huntington’s disease gene therapy drug AMT-130 were not as good after four years as they were after three years in a small trial, a result that could complicate its bid to get the treatment approved by regulators.
Earnings Reports (9/29/2026)
AAR Corp (AIR), CarMax Inc (KMX), Carnival Corp Ltd (CCL), Concentrix Corp (CNXC), Critical Metals Corp (CRML), Uranium Energy Corp (UEC).
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Stocks Rebound as Crude Prices Fall and Bond Yields Stabilize

NVIDIA Corporation NVDA has announced a massive expansion of its share repurchase program on Sept. 28, authorizing an additional $150 billion for stock buybacks. The move represents the largest increase in a share repurchase authorization in history, surpassing Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) $110 billion authorization in 2024.
The new authorization increases NVIDIA’s remaining buyback capacity to $235 billion. The company said it expects to execute the entire remaining program through fiscal 2028, giving it substantial flexibility to return capital to shareholders while continuing to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerated computing.
AI Growth and Capital Returns
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said the company’s growth is being driven by a major shift toward AI and accelerated computing. He added that strong cash generation provides the capacity to invest in technologies supporting this transformation while also returning capital to shareholders.
The announcement comes as NVIDIA continues to benefit from robust demand for its AI processors, networking products and related technologies. Growing cash generation has enabled the company to increase capital returns while maintaining significant investment in its broader AI ecosystem.
Stock Rises on Buyback News
NVIDIA’s shares gained 1.7% on Sept. 28 following the announcement, outperforming several other major technology stocks. The record buyback underscores management’s confidence in the company’s long-term growth prospects while providing additional support for shareholder returns.
Comparison With Peers
Nvidia, which currently boasts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), is part of the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry. NVDA’s shares have surged 22.7% year to date compared with 30.2% growth for the industry. Intel Corporation INTC and Texas Instruments Incorporated TXN, two of NVDA’s peers from the same industry, have gained 214% and 60.6% in the period, respectively. Both INTC and TXN currently carry a #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Bottom Line
NVIDIA’s record $150 billion buyback expansion highlights its strong cash-generation capacity amid sustained AI demand. However, NVDA’s 22.7% year-to-date gain trails the Semiconductor-General industry, while peers Intel and Texas Instruments have delivered stronger returns.
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Key Points
Artificial intelligence is likely to change the world in many ways, enabling computers to perform complex tasks.
Robotics is a vital way in which AI will interact with the real world.
Robots need more than AI brains to function, and Texas Instruments makes the boring chips that help control the rest of a robot.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the poster child for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. That makes sense, given that it makes the high-powered chips that allow these highly complex computer programs to function. But brains are just the start of the AI supercycle, with robotics likely to be the way AI will really touch the world. This is why the boring chips that Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) makes will likely be in huge demand when robotics takes off.
Artificial intelligence leads directly to robotics
Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly. The news is filled with the achievements AI has made (both good and bad) as it gets closer and closer to mimicking how the human brain operates. While Luddites like myself question why normal human intelligence isn't enough, the direction is very clear: AI is likely to change how the world operates.
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In reality, this isn't much different from previous technological breakthroughs. From the internet to trains, technology has pushed the world forward in once unimaginable ways. But one thing I can easy imagine is how AI makes robots far more useful. Instead of simply performing a single repetitive task in an automated factory, robots will be able to perform many jobs across many fields and under uncontrolled, varying conditions. This is basically the dream that Elon Musk has as he pushes Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) into the robotics space with the humanoid Optimus robot.
Robots need more than just AI brains
When you look at a picture of an Optimus robot, you probably don't think about what goes into making it work. I'm awed by its capabilities and just accept that it exists without considering more deeply what actually allows such robots to function. A key part of the picture is the AI brain, but boring analog chips are used throughout a robot. We've had analog chips for a very long time; they go into everything from cellphones to, well, robots.
A key part of what an analog chip does is to turn a real-world stimulus into digital signals. Since a robot is essentially the way AI interacts with the physical world, analog chips are likely to see huge demand as AI-powered robots take off. Which is why I'm happy I own Texas Instruments, one of the world's largest and most respected analog chipmakers.
The best part of the story for dividend lovers like me is that Texas Instruments is a technology stock with an attractive yield. The yield is currently around 2.2%, which is roughly twice what you'd get from the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). It is also more than four times the miserly 0.4% yield you'd collect from the average tech stock.
Moreover, Texas Instruments has increased its dividend annually for 23 years. The annualized rate of increase over the past decade is over 10%, though recent years have been slower due to a slump in the analog chip market (the industry tends to be a bit cyclical, so this happens from time to time). Still, even during an industry-weak patch, the most recent dividend increase was a robust 7%.
With a 7% dividend growth rate, the dividend will double in roughly 10 years. Over the past 10 years, Texas Instruments' dividend has increased by 184%. The one caveat is that Texas Instruments is in the middle of an investment cycle as it builds out production capacity. That's pressured profitability and cash flow, and left the payout ratio at a fairly lofty 85%. But leverage appears manageable with a debt-to-equity ratio of around 0.8x, and interest expenses covered 13x over.
Not just for dividend growth fans
Texas Instruments is clearly going to be attractive to dividend growth lovers, but given its well-above-market yield, even yield seekers may want to take a look. It is a good way to add some technology exposure to a portfolio that might otherwise be light on the sector. And, as AI drives advances in robotics, I'm confident that Texas Instruments will play a big role in the process.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.51% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.93%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.42%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) rose +0.47%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26) rose +0.39%.
Stock indexes settled higher on Friday amid a slide in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil tumbled more than -2% on Friday on hopes for diplomacy to end the US-Iran war that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, strength in chipmakers and AI stocks on Friday supported stocks amid optimism over AI and demand for AI infrastructure.
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Friday’s US economic news was better than expected and supportive for stocks after Aug nondefense ex-aircraft capital goods new orders, a proxy for capital spending, rose +1.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.6% m/m. July was also revised upward to +0.6% m/m from the previously reported unchanged m/m. In addition, the University of Michigan US Sep consumer sentiment index was unexpectedly revised upward by +0.3 to 48.1, stronger than expectations of a downward revision to 47.5.
Gains in stock indexes were limited on Friday after the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a new 19-year high of 5.23% on fears the Fed will continue to raise interest rates. New York Fed President John Williams said Friday that the Fed needs to return inflation to target, and it can't ignore supply shocks if they have a persistent effect on prices.
Nov WTI crude oil prices (CLX26) fell more than -2% on Friday after Iran proposed a 7-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Under the conditions Iran has set for the agreement, all hostilities would end during the seven days, including in Lebanon; the US would release Iran’s frozen assets (estimated at $12 billion), waive sanctions on Iranian oil, and lift the naval blockade on Iran. Then, on the last day, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that after the seven days, comprehensive negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program would immediately begin.
Markets are discounting a 64% chance of a +25 bp Fed rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on October 27-28.
Overseas stock markets settled higher on Friday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +0.48%. China's Shanghai Composite did not trade Friday, with markets in China closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average rose to a 2.5-week high and closed up +1.30%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ6) settled unchanged on Friday. The 10-year T-note yield fell -1.2 bp to 5.165%. Dec T-notes recovered from early losses on Friday and moved higher after WTI crude oil fell more than -2%, which eased inflation expectations and sparked some short covering.
T-notes initially moved lower on Friday, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a new 19-year high of 5.225%. T-notes came under pressure on hawkish comments from New York Fed President John Williams, who stressed that the Fed needs to return inflation to target. T-notes were also undercut by better-than-expected US economic news, including Aug nondefense ex-aircraft capital goods new orders and the University of Michigan Sep US consumer sentiment index.
European government bond yields were mixed on Friday. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 17-year high of 3.632% and finished up +0.2 bp to 3.601%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell from a 1.5-week high of 5.408% and finished down -1.5 bp to 5.366%.
The German Oct GfK consumer confidence index fell -3.8 to a 5-month low of -30.6, weaker than expectations of -27.2.
Markets are discounting a 42% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the ECB’s next meeting on October 29.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI stocks rallied on Friday, supporting the overall market. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) closed up more than +1%. Microchip Technology (MCHP) closed up more than +5% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and ON Semiconductor (ON) closed up more than +5%. Also, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) and Qualcomm (QCOM) closed up more than +3%, and Analog Devices (ADI), Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed up more than +2%. In addition, ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), SanDisk (SNDK), ASML Holding NV (ASML), Western Digital (WDC), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX) closed up more than +1%.
Cybersecurity stocks were under pressure on Friday, led by a -10% decline in Zscaler (ZS) after announcing Ross Tackett as the new chief revenue officer, effective October 1. Also, Gen Digital (GEN) closed down more than -6% to lead losers in the S&P 500, and SentinelOne (S) closed down more than -6%. In addition, Okta (OKTA) closed down more than -5%, and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed down more than -3% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100. Finally, Fortinet (FTNT), CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), and Cloudflare (NET) closed down more than -2%.
Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) closed up more than +13% after announcing a purchase agreement with Wyoming Machinery Company for $340.5 million of Balance of Plant equipment for a power generation project.
People Inc. (PPLI) closed up more than +11% after the Wall Street Journal reported that MGM Resorts International is discussing making a bid for the company.
Humana (HUM) closed up more than +4% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $515.
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) closed up more than +3% after agreeing to a seven-year $11.6 billion deal to provide computing power to Anthropic.
Twilio (TWLO) closed down more than -7% after HSBC downgraded the stock to reduce from hold with a price target of $211.
Otis Worldwide (OTIS) closed down more than -1% after Wells Fargo & Co initiated coverage on the stock with a recommendation of underweight.
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) closed down -1% after KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded the stock to underweight from sector weight with a price target of $18.
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Stocks Settle Higher as Crude Prices Fall on US-Iran Deal Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.25% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.30%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) are up +0.25%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26) are up +0.31%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today amid weakness in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil is down more than -1% on a report that US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, strength in chipmakers and AI stocks today is also a supportive factor for stocks amid optimism over AI and demand for AI infrastructure.
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Today’s US economic news was better than expected and supportive for stocks after Aug nondefense ex-aircraft capital goods new orders, a proxy for capital spending, rose +1.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.6% m/m. July was also revised upward to +0.6% m/m from the previously reported unchanged m/m. Also, the University of Michigan US Sep consumer sentiment index was unexpectedly revised upward by +0.3 to 48.1, stronger than expectations of a downward revision to 47.5.
Stock indexes fell from their highs today as bond yields rose. The 10-year T-note yield climbed to a new 19-year high of 5.23% today on concerns the Fed will continue to raise interest rates after New York Fed President John Williams said the Fed can't ignore supply shocks if they have a persistent effect on prices and it needs to return inflation to target.
Nov WTI crude oil prices (CLX26) are down more than -1% today as US and Iranian negotiators explored a phased deal that would see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Financial Times reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had submitted a new seven-day proposal to the US to reopen Hormuz if certain conditions were met.
Markets are discounting a 66% chance of a +25 bp Fed rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on October 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.37%. China's Shanghai Composite did not trade today, with markets in China closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average rose to a 2.5-week high and closed up +1.30%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ6) are down by -9 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is up +2.3 bp to 5.225%. Dec T-notes are under pressure today and are just above Thursday’s 19-year nearest-futures low, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a new 19-year high of 5.223%. T-notes gave up an overnight advance and turned lower on hawkish comments from New York Fed President John Williams, who stressed that the Fed needs to return inflation to target. T-notes also fell today on better-than-expected US economic news, including Aug nondefense ex-aircraft capital goods new orders and the University of Michigan Sep US consumer sentiment index. T-notes initially moved higher today as WTI crude oil prices fell more than -1%, easing inflation expectations and sparking some mid short covering.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 17-year high of 3.632% and is up +2.8 bp to 3.628%. The 10-year UK gilt yield climbed to a 1.5-week high of 5.408% and is up +1.6 bp to 5.397%.
The German Oct GfK consumer confidence index fell -3.8 to a 5-month low of -30.6, weaker than expectations of -27.2.
Markets are discounting a 47% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the ECB’s next meeting on October 29.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI stocks are moving higher today, supporting the overall market. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is up more than +1%. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), and Qualcomm (QCOM) are up more than +3%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP), Analog Devices (ADI), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are up more than +2%. Also, SanDisk (SNDK), ASML Holding NV (ASML), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Lam Researach (LRCX) are up, more than +1%.
Cybersecurity stocks are under pressure today, led by an -8% decline in Zscaler (ZS) after announcing Ross Tackett as the new chief revenue officer, effective October 1. Also, Okta (OKTA) and SentinelOne (S) are down more than -3%, and Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Fortinet (FTNT) and Gen Digital (GEN) are down more than -2%. In addition, CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) is down more than -1%.
Energy stocks and service providers are weaker today, with WTI crude oil down more than -1%. Valero Energy (VLO) and Devon Energy (DVN) are down more than -2%, and Phillips 66 (PSX), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), APA Corp (APA), ConocoPhillips (COP), Diamondback Energy (FANG), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) are down more than -1%.
Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) is up more than +19% after announcing a purchase agreement with Wyoming Machinery Company for $340.5 million of Balance of Plant equipment for a power generation project.
People Inc. (PPLI) is up more than +9% after the Wall Street Journal reported that MGM Resorts International is discussing making a bid for the company.
Humana (HUM) is up more than +8% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $515.
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) is up more than +7% after agreeing to a seven-year $11.6 billion deal to provide computing power to Anthropic.
Twilio (TWLO) is down more than -6% after HSBC downgraded the stock to reduce from hold with a price target of $211.
Lionsgate Studios (LION) is down more than -4% after JPMorgan Chase initiated coverage on the stock with a recommendation of underweight and a price target of $9.
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) is down more than -2% after KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded the stock to underweight from sector weight with a price target of $18.
Earnings Reports (9/25/2026)
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Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Prices and Strength in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.26% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.34%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) are up +0.24%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26) are up +0.35%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today amid weakness in crude oil prices and stable bond yields. WTI crude oil is down more than -1% on a report that US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The lower crude prices are easing inflation risks and stabilizing bond yields, after the 10-year T-note soared to a 19-year high of 5.22% on Thursday. The 10-year T-note yield is little changed at 5.18% today.
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Strength in chipmakers and AI stocks today is also a supportive factor for stocks amid optimism over AI and demand for AI infrastructure. Also, today’s US economic news was better than expected after Aug nondefense ex-aircraft capital goods new orders, a proxy for capital spending, rose +1.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.6% m/m. July was also revised upward to +0.6% m/m from the previously reported unchanged m/m.
New York Fed President John Williams said the Fed can't ignore supply shocks if they have a persistent effect on prices and it needs to return inflation to target.
Nov WTI crude oil prices (CLX26) are down more than -1% today as US and Iranian negotiators explored a phased deal that would see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Financial Times reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had submitted a new seven-day proposal to the US to reopen Hormuz if certain conditions were met.
Markets are discounting a 64% chance of a +25 bp Fed rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on October 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.71%. China's Shanghai Composite did not trade today, with markets in China closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average rose to a 2.5-week high and closed up +1.30%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ6) are down by -2 ticks today. The 10-year T-note yield is up +0.4 bp to 5.181%. Dec T-notes gave up an overnight advance and turned slightly lower on hawkish comments from New York Fed President John Williams, who stressed that the Fed needs to return inflation to target. T-notes also fell on signs of strength in the US economy after Aug nondefense ex-aircraft capital goods new orders rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. T-notes initially moved higher today as WTI crude oil prices fell more than -1%, easing inflation expectations and sparking some mid short covering.
European government bond yields are mixed today. The 10-year German bund yield is up +0.7 bp to 3.606%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -1.8 bp to 5.363%.
The German Oct GfK consumer confidence index fell -3.8 to a 5-month low of -30.6, weaker than expectations of -27.2.
Markets are discounting a 47% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at the ECB’s next meeting on October 29.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI stocks are moving higher today, supporting the overall market. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is up more than +1%. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) is up more than +4%, and SanDisk (SNDK) is up more than +3%. Also, Micron Technology (MU) and Analog Devices (ADI) are up more than +2%. In addition, Marvell Technology (MRVL), ASML Holding NV (ASML), Applied Materials (AMAT), Western Digital (WDC), Broadcom (AVGO), Qualcomm (QCOM), Microchip Technology (MCHP), Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX) and Texas Instruments (TXN) are up more than +1%.
Cybersecurity stocks are under pressure today, led by a -4% decline in Zscaler (ZS) after announcing Ross Tackett as the new chief revenue officer, effective October 1. Also, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, and Okta (OKTA), and SentinelOne (S) are down more than -2%. In addition, Fortinet (FTNT) and Gen Digital (GEN) are down more than -1%.
Energy stocks and service providers are weaker today, with WTI crude oil down more than -1%. Valero Energy (VLO) is down more than -3%, and Devon Energy (DVN), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) are down more than -2%. Also, APA Corp (APA), ConocoPhillips (COP), Diamondback Energy (FANG), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) are down more than -1%,
Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) is up more than +15% after announcing a purchase agreement with Wyoming Machinery Company for $340.5 million of Balance of Plant equipment for a power generation project.
People Inc. (PPLI) is up more than +9% after the Wall Street Journal reported that MGM Resorts International is discussing making a bid for the company.
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) is up more than +8% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after agreeing to a seven-year $11.6 billion deal to provide computing power to Anthropic.
Synopsys (SNPS) is up more than +3% after HSBC upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $700.
Twilio (TWLO) is down more than -3% after HSBC downgraded the stock to reduce from hold with a price target of $211.
Lionsgate Studios (LION) is down more than -2% after JPMorgan Chase initiated coverage on the stock with a recommendation of underweight and a price target of $9.
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) is down more than -2% after KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded the stock to underweight from sector weight with a price target of $18.
Nike (NKE) is down more than -1% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after Bank of America Global Research downgraded the stock to underperform from neutral with a price target of $30.
Earnings Reports (9/25/2026)
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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.