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Investing.com - Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN), a prominent player in the semiconductor industry with a market capitalization of $195 billion, received a reiterated Hold rating and $192.00 price target from Stifel on Wednesday, following the company’s second-quarter earnings report that exceeded expectations. According to InvestingPro data, the stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $221.69.
The semiconductor manufacturer reported second-quarter revenue of $4.45 billion, representing a 2.3% increase compared to Stifel’s previous estimate, driven by broad-based industrial strength and seasonal improvements in personal electronics, both segments growing by mid-teens percentages quarter-over-quarter. The company maintains strong financial metrics, with InvestingPro analysis showing a healthy gross profit margin of 58% and impressive return on equity of 29%.
Texas Instruments also provided third-quarter guidance above analyst expectations, with a revenue midpoint of $4.63 billion, 3.2% higher than Stifel’s estimate and representing a 4.0% sequential increase, while GAAP gross margins were projected at 57.8%, 30 basis points above previous estimates.
The company’s third-quarter GAAP earnings per share guidance midpoint of $1.48 exceeded Stifel’s prior estimate by $0.07, further demonstrating the company’s improving financial performance.
Despite these positive results, Stifel maintained its Hold rating, citing concerns about the sustainability of the cyclical recovery and potential tariff impacts, noting that order rates appeared to decelerate during the second half of the second quarter before stabilizing somewhat afterward. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is trading above its Fair Value, with a P/E ratio of 40.37. Investors seeking deeper insights can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers, which covers this and 1,400+ other top US stocks.
In other recent news, Texas Instruments reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching $4.4 billion, representing a 16% increase year-over-year. The company also achieved earnings per share of $1.41, surpassing the forecasted $1.35. Despite these robust results, the company’s stock experienced a decline, as management adopted a more cautious tone compared to earlier projections of accelerating revenue growth throughout the year. Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a Neutral rating with a $200 price target, while Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) also maintained a Neutral rating but lowered its price target to $200 from $205. Rosenblatt Securities, however, maintained a Buy rating with a $245 price target, highlighting the company’s stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and modest third-quarter guidance increase. Citi also reiterated a Buy rating with a $260 price target, noting that the performance was primarily driven by upside from China. Texas Instruments guided for September quarter revenue of $4.63 billion, slightly ahead of consensus estimates.
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