Should I buy Texas Instruments (TXN) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (203 calls tested). It aims for $300 (+13 %), call made on July 24, 2026, maturing on July 24, 2027 (35 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Texas Instruments
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 72 % | +25.5 % | 18 | $345 +29% |
| JP Morgan | 56 % | +18.3 % | 9 | $340 +28% |
| Rosenblatt | 67 % | +17.6 % | 18 | $350 +31% |
| Benchmark | 62 % | +14.5 % | 13 | $360 +35% |
| Jefferies | 75 % | +13.8 % | 24 | $260 -2% |
| B of A Securities | 69 % | +13.4 % | 13 | $370 +39% |
| Susquehanna | 72 % | +13.3 % | 25 | $340 +28% |
| UBS | 55 % | +10.4 % | 11 | $350 +31% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $340, i.e. +28% from the current price ($267).
- The most reliable firm on TXN, Baird (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $385 (call made on July 23, 2026, maturing on July 23, 2027) (+44%) in its most recent call, and $300 (call made on April 23, 2026, maturing on April 23, 2027) (+13%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 11 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (1.9% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 22 ratings, 7 are neutral and 2 are sells.
- High valuation (P/E ~41): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on TXN
Median target $340 (+28%) · 22 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Texas Instruments now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 59% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $340 (+28%), and Baird (most reliable on TXN, 100%) targets $385. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~41) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Texas Instruments?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($340) is still +28% above the current price ($267) (most reliable on TXN: Baird, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Texas Instruments still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($267) and its estimated value: analysts target $340 on median (+28%), with 59% buys (most reliable on TXN: Baird, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on TXN and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying TXN?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 22 ratings, 7 are neutral and 2 are sells.
→ Go deeper: the full Texas Instruments profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).