Hollow Brook Wealth Management LLC Purchases 1,877 Shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated $TXN

Hollow Brook Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 1,877 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $526,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of TXN. Kraft Davis & Associates LLC grew its position in Texas Instruments by 4.4% in the 3rd quarter. Kraft Davis & Associates LLC now owns 827 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $230,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares during the last quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Texas Instruments by 1.0% during the third quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,754 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,052,000 after buying an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. HBW Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in shares of Texas Instruments by 2.2% during the first quarter. HBW Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,730 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $336,000 after buying an additional 37 shares during the period. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Texas Instruments by 2.9% during the first quarter. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,338 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $260,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the period. Finally, Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt boosted its position in shares of Texas Instruments by 0.6% during the first quarter. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt now owns 5,960 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,157,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 84.99% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Texas Instruments in a research report on Tuesday, October 20th. Truist Financial set a $305.00 price target on Texas Instruments in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “sell” rating and issued a $250.00 price target on shares of Texas Instruments in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. DZ Bank raised Texas Instruments from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $300.00 price target for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. Finally, Barclays raised their price target on Texas Instruments from $250.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $315.37.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Robert E. Sanchez sold 6,065 shares of Texas Instruments stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $302.21, for a total value of $1,832,903.65. Following the transaction, the director owned 21,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,527,736. The trade was a 21.92% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Ronald Kirk sold 6,065 shares of Texas Instruments stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $310.39, for a total transaction of $1,882,515.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 15,462 shares in the company, valued at $4,799,250.18. This represents a 28.17% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 27,968 shares of company stock worth $8,236,892 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.

Texas Instruments Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ TXN opened at $300.84 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $275.66 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $258.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 4.05 and a current ratio of 5.59. The firm has a market cap of $274.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.02, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.35. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 1 year low of $152.73 and a 1 year high of $334.03.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $2.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.22. Texas Instruments had a return on equity of 40.51% and a net margin of 34.25%. The company had revenue of $6.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.94 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.48 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts forecast that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 8.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Texas Instruments Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 10th. Investors of record on Friday, October 30th will be issued a dividend of $1.52 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 30th. This is an increase from Texas Instruments’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.42. This represents a $6.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. Texas Instruments’s dividend payout ratio is presently 78.86%.

Key Headlines Impacting Texas Instruments

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly performance supports the investment case. Texas Instruments reported approximately $6.06 billion in revenue, up 27.7% year over year, while EPS of $2.62 exceeded the $2.40 consensus estimate. The company also guided for fourth-quarter revenue of $5.80 billion to $6.30 billion and EPS of $2.45 to $2.79. Texas Instruments Reports Revenue Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend growth and ETF buying provide support. TXN raised its quarterly dividend to $1.52 from $1.42, equivalent to $6.08 annually and a yield of roughly 1.9%. Reports also indicated that ETFs bought about $37 million of shares on October 26, while 41 ETFs added TXN on October 27. Texas Instruments Dividend Comparison
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views are constructive but cautious. DZ Bank raised TXN to “Hold,” with a $300 price target. The broader analyst consensus remains “Moderate Buy,” although several firms maintain neutral, underweight or sell ratings and valuation targets vary widely. DZ Bank Raises Texas Instruments to Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is making investors question further upside. Articles from Trefis and Yahoo Finance focus on whether TXN’s elevated earnings multiple can be justified by future free cash flow, particularly as the company continues investing heavily in manufacturing capacity. Should You Buy Texas Instruments Stock Now or Wait?
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple directors sold shares. Directors Janet Clark, Robert Sanchez and Pamela Patsley sold a combined 14,903 shares near $302 per share, reducing their individual holdings by approximately 12% to 28%. Although these transactions may reflect personal financial decisions, they add a cautionary signal while TXN trades near its highs. Texas Instruments Insider Selling

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) designs and manufactures analog and embedded semiconductor products used in industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment, and enterprise systems. Its analog products help manage power, sense and measure real-world signals, and support signal processing, while its embedded processing products provide computing and control functions within electronic systems.

The company offers a broad portfolio of semiconductors, including power-management devices, amplifiers, data converters, microcontrollers, processors, and connectivity products.