TXN's Data Center Sales Double: Will This Growth Rate Continue in 2026?
Texas Instruments' (TXN) data center revenues doubled year-over-year in Q2 2026, driven by AI infrastructure spending. Management expects continued growth, citing R&D investments and manufacturing capacity. Competitors Analog Devices (ADI) and ON Semiconductor (ON) also reported strong data center growth. TXN's stock is up 51.9% YTD, with a forward P/E of 27.84.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings beat and forward‑looking guidance suggest a near‑term rally for TXN and related stocks.
Market read
Strong AI‑driven data‑center demand is a catalyst for semiconductor stocks, with TXN leading the surge.
What to watch
Potential supply‑chain constraints or competition from emerging fabless players.
Background
Texas Instruments highlighted a 100% YoY increase in data‑center sales, with peers Analog Devices and ON Semiconductor reporting similar growth.
Ticker impact
Q2 2026 data center revenue doubled YoY, indicating strong growth and potential upside.
upward pressure over the next few days
Double-digit revenue growth in a key segment for a large-cap chipmaker is material and likely to attract buying.
Q3 FY2026 revenues jumped 40% YoY, driven by data center demand.
moderate upside
Analog Devices shows comparable momentum, supporting sector tailwinds.
Q2 2026 AI data center revenues grew >30% sequentially and >100% YoY.
moderate upside
ON's expansion in AI data center power markets adds to sector strength.
Market effects
Data‑center semiconductor demand is accelerating, benefiting analog and power‑semiconductor peers.
U.S. semiconductor sector likely to see increased buying pressure.
AI infrastructure spending globally supports broader tech market rally.
Counterpoint
Rapid growth may be unsustainable; valuation (P/E 27.8x) could limit upside.
Key entities
- CompanyTexas Instruments
Semiconductor maker reporting Q2 2026 results.
- CompanyAnalog Devices
Competitor with strong data‑center growth.
- CompanyON Semiconductor
Competitor expanding AI data‑center power solutions.




