TXN Slides 1.32% on $1.24B Volume, Ranks 61st Amid Institutional Buy-Sell Split

On September 2, 2025, Texas Instruments (TXN) closed at a 1.32% decline, with a trading volume of $1.24 billion, ranking 61st in market activity. The stock’s performance followed mixed institutional activity, including purchases by Benchstone Capital Management and Evergreen Capital, alongside sales from entities like Point72 Italy and SRN Advisors. Analyst ratings remained split, with 12 buy, 13 hold, and 4 sell recommendations, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of the company’s earnings report in late July.

Recent developments highlighted Texas Instruments’ role in advanced technology projects, including its semiconductors being utilized in NASA’s radar imaging systems and the NISAR satellite payload. These contracts underscore the company’s strategic positioning in high-growth sectors, though mixed institutional trading activity suggests ongoing uncertainty about short-term valuation. The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio of 36.60 remains below the broader tech sector average, indicating potential undervaluation relative to peers.

Analyst reports emphasized diverging views on dividend sustainability, with a projected payout ratio of 84.47% in the coming year raising concerns about long-term affordability. Short interest increased by 0.74%, signaling a slight shift in bearish sentiment. Institutional ownership stands at 84.99%, reflecting confidence in the company’s long-term prospects despite near-term volatility. The stock’s 52-week range of $31,700 to $57,350 and a forward P/E of 1.19 suggest a focus on earnings resilience amid sector-wide challenges.