How does TXN's earnings trend compare quarter-over-quarter?

Texas Instruments (TXN) has demonstrated a general upward trend in net earnings over the past year, with some fluctuations. Here's a summary of the company's earnings trend quarter-over-quarter:

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Net Income YoY|Net Income|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|TXN|TXN.O|Texas Instruments|2024 Q1|-35.304449648711945|1.105E9|185|
|TXN|TXN.O|Texas Instruments|2024 Q2|-34.552845528455286|1.127E9|185|
|TXN|TXN.O|Texas Instruments|2024 Q3|-20.304271503803395|1.362E9|185|
|TXN|TXN.O|Texas Instruments|2024 Q4|-12.107950401167031|1.205E9|185|

The data indicates that TXN's net earnings have been increasing from $1.11 billion in Q1 2024 to $1.36 billion in Q3 2024, with a particularly strong growth from Q2 2024 to Q3 2024. This trend suggests that the company is performing well and is likely to be a positive indicator for investors. However, the slight dip from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025 may raise some concerns, but it is important to consider the overall upward trend in the context of the broader economic and market conditions.