NEW YORK, Jan 27, 2026, 17:01 ET — After-hours
- Texas Instruments shares surged about 5% in after-hours trading after the chipmaker posted a first-quarter revenue forecast that beat Wall Street estimates.
- TI’s outlook provides an early read on demand for industrial and automotive chips, often seen as a critical bellwether.
- Investors are focused on the Federal Reserve’s policy statement due Wednesday, with corporate updates on 2026 spending plans also in the spotlight.
Shares of Texas Instruments climbed roughly 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company projected first-quarter revenue between $4.32 billion and $4.68 billion, topping Wall Street’s $4.42 billion forecast. Its fourth-quarter revenue hit $4.42 billion, just shy of expectations. The stock has surged over 13% this year, bouncing back from a 7% drop in 2025. 1
This matters now because TI’s results often send shockwaves through the market. Its analog chips—vital for managing power and transforming real-world signals—are found in everything from industrial equipment to cars. That positions the company as a crucial gauge of broad demand.
TI posted Q4 net income of $1.16 billion, or $1.27 per share, which included a six-cent earnings-per-share charge not baked into earlier guidance. CEO Haviv Ilan said revenue dropped 7% sequentially but climbed 10% from a year ago. The company maintained its revenue outlook for the first quarter. 2
After-hours moves look simple but rarely are. Trading thins out after the 4 p.m. ET close, letting prices jump around as investors react to guidance, margins, and the vibe from earnings calls.
TXN ended regular trading at $196.63, showing little change from before. The iShares Semiconductor ETF, on the other hand, climbed about 2.4% during the session.
TI’s guidance often acts as a key indicator for analog demand in the semiconductor sector. This is particularly relevant when compared with peers such as Analog Devices and Microchip Technology, both of which target the industrial and automotive segments.
Recovery still looks uneven across various end markets. Consumer electronics demand wavers, with orders stopping suddenly whenever customers find themselves overstocked.
Trade policy injects fresh uncertainty into chip orders. Tariff announcements frequently push customers to rush shipments, then stop them just as fast, throwing short-term demand off balance.
Wall Street closed out the regular session with the S&P 500 up 0.44% and the Nasdaq climbing 0.98%. The Dow, however, slipped nearly 1%, weighed down by losses in health insurers. Investors are bracing for Wednesday’s Fed policy update and key tech earnings. Art Hogan, strategist at B. Riley Wealth, flagged the focus on whether markets are comfortable with rising CapEx aimed at chasing AI growth. 3
On the post-results call, Ilan highlighted that “the overall semiconductor market recovery is continuing,” citing strength in industrial, automotive, and data-center segments. Texas Instruments also set a capital management call for Feb. 24, signaling a focus on spending and shareholder returns after its stock surged in after-hours trading. 4
