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7. Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN)

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During the Q1 2026 earnings call, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN)’s CFO, Rafael Lizardi, said the company expects Q2 revenue to come in between $5 billion and $5.4 billion. EPS is projected in the range of $1.77 to $2.05. He also indicated that the effective tax rate is expected to be around 13% for the quarter.

Management signaled a cautious tone despite strong demand indicators. CEO Haviv Ilan described 2025 as a head fake and a false start. He said the company plans to take a quarter-by-quarter approach. On pricing, Ilan said conditions in Q1 were stable and flat. He expects a similar trend in Q2 and also suggested that prices could increase in the second half of the year, while emphasizing that the durability of demand remains uncertain.

In 1954, TXN developed the first commercial silicon transistor. This marked a major step that helped reshape the electronics industry. It was also among the pioneers in integrated circuit technology, commonly known as microchips. These advances made devices smaller and supported progress in computing and communication. In 1967, the company introduced the TI-2500, the first handheld electronic calculator.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests, and sells analog and embedded processing chips. Its products serve markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment, and enterprise systems.