Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) Stock

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Texas Instruments stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) on 12/18/2025.

Texas Instruments Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ TXN traded up $2.46 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $191.58. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 6,944,191 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,840,607. The stock has a market capitalization of $174.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.02, a PEG ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 4.45 and a quick ratio of 2.90. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $174.64 and a 200-day moving average price of $183.63. Texas Instruments Incorporated has a 12-month low of $139.95 and a 12-month high of $221.69.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.48. Texas Instruments had a return on equity of 30.41% and a net margin of 29.21%.The business had revenue of $4.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.65 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.44 earnings per share. Texas Instruments’s quarterly revenue was up 14.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Texas Instruments has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.130-1.390 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Texas Instruments Incorporated will post 5.35 earnings per share for the current year.

Texas Instruments Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 30th will be given a dividend of $1.42 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 30th. This represents a $5.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Texas Instruments’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 103.84%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

TXN has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price objective on shares of Texas Instruments in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Robert W. Baird set a $195.00 target price on shares of Texas Instruments and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Texas Instruments from $170.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Barclays restated an “underweight” rating and set a $140.00 price target on shares of Texas Instruments in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reduced their price objective on Texas Instruments from $245.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $194.22.

Texas Instruments News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer voiced confidence in Texas Instruments, saying the business cycle and demand trends should “come around,” a high-profile bullish endorsement that can boost investor sentiment. Jim Cramer on Texas Instruments: “It’ll Come Around”
• Positive Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus raised its price target on TXN from $170 to $200 while keeping a “hold” rating — the higher target signals more upside in analysts’ models and likely contributed to buying interest. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.42 per share (record Jan. 30; payable Feb. 10), reaffirming cash returns to shareholders and supporting income-oriented demand for the stock. Texas Instruments board declares first quarter 2026 quarterly dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting TXN’s transition “from CapEx heavyweight to free cash flow machine” reinforces a narrative of improving capital efficiency and stronger cash generation, which is constructive for valuation and dividends. CapEx to free cash flow article
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-term performance pieces (e.g., “Here’s How Much $100 Invested … 10 Years Ago”) and general market wrap-ups highlight TXN’s historical returns and recent intraday moves; these are informative for sentiment but less likely to change fundamentals today. Benzinga 10-year performance
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains broadly a “hold,” per coverage summaries — that keeps analyst conviction mixed despite isolated target increases. Consensus recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reports noting an intraday uptick for TXN reflect the net effect of the items above but don’t add new company-specific catalysts. Zacks market wrap

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in TXN. Norges Bank bought a new position in Texas Instruments in the second quarter worth $2,836,310,000. Amundi grew its position in shares of Texas Instruments by 61.0% in the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 9,445,243 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,717,240,000 after buying an additional 3,580,147 shares during the period. Soundwatch Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Texas Instruments by 174,339.6% in the 2nd quarter. Soundwatch Capital LLC now owns 2,974,196 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $617,503,000 after acquiring an additional 2,972,491 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in Texas Instruments by 16.8% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,435,001 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,019,603,000 after acquiring an additional 2,366,695 shares during the period. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its stake in Texas Instruments by 117.1% during the second quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 3,500,474 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $726,768,000 after acquiring an additional 1,888,354 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 84.99% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Ronald Kirk sold 9,990 shares of Texas Instruments stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total transaction of $1,621,676.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 14,937 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,424,723.21. This trade represents a 40.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, VP Christine Witzsche sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $164.31, for a total value of $164,310.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 20,821 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,421,098.51. This represents a 4.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.57% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Texas Instruments Company Profile

Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: TXN) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips. The company’s products are used across a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications and enterprise equipment. TI’s business emphasizes components that condition, convert, manage and move electrical signals—capabilities that are foundational to modern electronic systems.

TI’s product portfolio includes a broad array of analog integrated circuits—such as power management, amplifiers, data converters and interface devices—as well as embedded processors and microcontrollers used to control systems and run real-time applications.