Texas Instruments' profit rose 78% to $2.43 billion. Next quarter, it expects earnings of $2.45 to $2.79 per share.
Texas Instruments reported a 78% rise in profit to $2.43 billion. Revenue increased 28% year-over-year. The company expects Q4 earnings of $2.45-$2.79 per share. Free cash flow for the trailing 12 months was $9.9 billion. TI invested $4.0 billion in R&D and returned $2.6 billion to shareholders.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings beat and raised guidance are likely to attract short‑covering and new buying, especially from investors focused on industrial and automotive semiconductor exposure.
Market read
First‑report earnings with strong beat and higher guidance for a large‑cap chipmaker; high relevance for traders in tech and industrial sectors.
What to watch
Supply‑chain constraints or slower demand in automotive could temper upside despite strong Q3.
Background
The article provides the full Q3 earnings table, cash flow details, and the upcoming Q4 outlook announced during the earnings call.
Ticker impact
Texas Instruments reported Q3 2026 profit up 78% and gave Q4 EPS guidance of $2.45‑$2.79, a fresh earnings release with new guidance.
likely upward pressure as investors price in higher earnings and guidance
Quarterly profit surged 78% YoY and EPS guidance exceeds prior expectations, providing a clear catalyst for buying.
Market effects
Positive earnings may lift the broader semiconductor sector and industrial electronics stocks.
U.S. markets could see a modest gain in tech‑heavy indices.
Global chip makers may see spill‑over optimism, especially in Asia where TI supplies fabs.
Counterpoint
If the guidance range is already priced in, any miss on Q4 could trigger a rapid reversal.
Key entities
- CompanyTexas Instruments
U.S. semiconductor manufacturer (Ticker: TXN).
- ExecutiveHaviv Ilan
Chairman, President and CEO of Texas Instruments.
