New York, February 2, 2026, 14:02 (EST) — Regular session underway.
- Shares of Texas Instruments climbed roughly 3.5% in afternoon trading, following a wider rally across the chip sector.
- U.S. factory activity unexpectedly bounced back, boosting shares tied to industry.
- Investors are now turning their attention to Texas Instruments’ investor webcast scheduled for Feb. 24.
Shares of Texas Instruments Inc rose 3.5% to $223.19 on Monday, bouncing back alongside the broader semiconductor sector as U.S. stocks recovered from early losses.
This matters since Texas Instruments is often seen as a key indicator for “analog” chips — the less flashy components that handle power management and signal conversion across factory equipment and vehicles. When TXN shifts on a big market day, investors usually interpret it as a clue about whether industrial demand is easing up or merely rebounding.
The rally comes amid a split tape: AI-driven spending remains robust in select areas, yet uncertainty from rates and tariffs rattles the cycle. Texas Instruments, with its heavy industrial and automotive focus, feels the economy’s rhythm right away through shifting order flows.
Chip stocks saw widespread gains as the iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed 2.7% and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF increased 2.0%. Analog Devices ticked up roughly 2.0%, Microchip Technology jumped 3.5%, and ON Semiconductor outpaced them all, rising 3.7%.
The Institute for Supply Management delivered a crucial boost, reporting that U.S. manufacturing activity grew in January following several months of decline. Its PMI, a diffusion index where readings over 50 indicate expansion, climbed to 52.6. Still, an economist at FHN Financial warned that ongoing tariff threats continue to “freeze” smaller companies, potentially dragging the index back down. (Reuters)
Investor sentiment brightened despite a drop in commodities, as attention shifted to a packed calendar of earnings and economic reports. “We’re heading into a new week with plenty of catalysts in front of us,” said Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth, while key U.S. indexes nudged upward. (Reuters)
TXN dipped to $212.03 earlier but climbed back, hitting an intraday peak of $223.29. Trading volume hovered near 4.4 million shares.
Texas Instruments grabbed attention back in late January by forecasting March-quarter revenue that topped Wall Street’s expectations. The chipmaker highlighted strong growth driven by data centers, even while other sectors remained patchy. (Reuters)
Still, the “but” is hard to ignore. Analysts warn that Texas Instruments’ heavy investment in property and equipment sets a higher hurdle for returns. Plus, tariff-related uncertainty might dampen global demand—a concern that weighs more on a firm tied to industrial clients than one focused on a single AI product cycle. (Reuters)
Attention turns to Texas Instruments’ upcoming statements rather than its prior guidance. The company’s investor site shows a webcast set for Feb. 24, featuring investor relations chief Mike Beckman. (Ti)
