TXN Stock: Buy or Sell? Price Target & Forecast

TXN Texas Instruments Inc As of Sep 15, 2026

$263.42

Large-cap semiconductor with elevated valuation; dividend yield ~3.4% offsets growth headwinds and negative EPS momentum.

Setup: value_with_income Confidence: 62 Horizon: 6-12 months Risk: medium Category: Large-cap Semiconductor

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The Thesis

▲ Bull Case

Margins remain fortress-like (57% gross, 34% operating, 28% net). Dividend yield 3.4% + 100% payout ratio signals shareholder-friendly capital return. News suggests earnings recovery narrative building. Insider buying outpaces selling (93 vs 98 total transactions; +271k net shares bought). Strong balance sheet (current ratio 4.4x) supports dividend sustainability.

▼ Bear Case

EPS down 16.6% YoY and -1.8% over 5Y; revenue down 4.1% YoY despite +4.1% 5Y CAGR. Forward P/E 47.7x and price-to-FCF 91.7x are stretched even for a compounder. Stock down 21% from 52-week high ($334), signaling recent growth disappointment. Payout ratio at 99.96% leaves minimal reinvestment; any earnings miss risks dividend pressure.

Valuation

OVERVALUED on near-term earnings; FAIR on dividend yield and long-term compounding. — score 52/100

TXN trades at a premium to semiconductors, justified by margin quality and dividend stability but not by current growth profile. Earnings contraction (-16.6% YoY) conflicts with forward P/E of 47.7x; price-to-FCF 91.7x implies razor-thin FCF margin or prolonged recovery. Historically, TXN commands 1.5–2x SPX valuation; current 39.4x trailing P/E sits in the upper range.

Technical Levels

Support · $256.78 (Today's open + recent lows) · $245.00 (Key support zone (circa -7% from current)) · $230.00 (2024 intermediate support)

Resistance · $268.70 (Yesterday's close) · $280.00 (Round number + 6% from current) · $300.00 (Psychological 300; ~14% from current)

RSI: Not provided by Finnhub payload

Financial Health

Score 78/100. Strong liquidity (current 4.4x, quick 2.8x) supports dividend and operations. However, 99.96% payout ratio leaves zero cushion; any earnings miss would force dividend reduction. Debt-to-equity and interest coverage unavailable; assume manageable given size and cash position, but requires verification.

Catalysts

Q2 2024 earnings report (likely July)	~1–2 months	HIGH — Earnings beat/miss and guidance on recovery trajectory will determine if bull case gains momentum or bear case takes hold.
Semiconductor industry demand signals (CapEx cycles, inventory)	Ongoing	HIGH — Any pickup in order rates or reduction in days-of-inventory would validate recovery narrative.
Dividend announcement or suspension	If earnings falter in next 2 quarters	CRITICAL — 99.96% payout ratio unsustainable; dividend cut would shock income investors and likely trigger 5–10% sell-off.
Macro/Fed policy clarity (rates, recession risk)	Ongoing	MEDIUM — Semiconductor spending is cyclical; lower rates and recession fears could extend current weakness.

Risk Flags

EPS declining YoY (-16.6%) and 5Y (-1.8%); near-term earnings trajectory unclear without Q guidance.

Valuation stretched on earnings (P/E 39.4x, forward 47.7x); price-to-FCF 91.7x implies recovery priced in.

Payout ratio 99.96% leaves zero margin for error; any earnings miss could force dividend cut.

Revenue down 4.1% YoY; cyclical semiconductor exposure during uncertain macro backdrop.

Gap between insider buy/sell counts narrow (93 vs 98); not a strong conviction signal despite modest net buying.

Provider data incomplete: no ROE, ROA, ROIC, debt-to-equity, interest coverage, RSI, or fundamentals detail available.

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TXN FAQ

Is TXN a buy right now?

Texas Instruments Inc's current read is a value_with_income setup with 62 confidence over a 6-12 months horizon. Valuation: OVERVALUED on near-term earnings; FAIR on dividend yield and long-term compounding.. See the full bull and bear case above, or run a live analysis for the exact entry, target and stop.

Is TXN overvalued?

OVERVALUED on near-term earnings; FAIR on dividend yield and long-term compounding. (valuation score 52/100). TXN trades at a premium to semiconductors, justified by margin quality and dividend stability but not by current growth profile. Earnings contraction (-16.6% YoY) conflicts with forward P/E of 47.7x; price-to-FCF 91.7x implies razor-thin FCF margin or prolonged recovery. Historically, TXN commands 1.5–2x SPX valuation; current 39.4x trailing P/E sits in the upper range.

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