New York, Jan 13, 2026, 15:28 EST — Regular session
- Shares of Texas Instruments slipped 0.5% in afternoon trading, underperforming the stronger chip sector.
- Investors absorbed the latest U.S. inflation data as they prepared for TI’s earnings report coming up later this month.
- Traders are closely monitoring demand cues for industrial and automotive chips, looking for clues on margin trends.
On Tuesday, Texas Instruments shares dipped 0.5% to $188.12, trailing behind a number of its analog-chip rivals despite the wider semiconductor sector holding steady.
The slight shift is significant as TI nears a crucial milestone. With earnings set to drop in two weeks, investors are eager to see if the protracted, uneven slump in industrial demand is finally easing.
Macro trends shaped the mood. A new inflation report can quickly shift rate expectations, and those moves often hit large, established tech firms with reliable cash flows first.
U.S. consumer prices climbed 0.3% in December compared to November, and were 2.7% higher than a year ago, according to the Labor Department. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, increased 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, described the core reading as “a tick cooler,” suggesting it might provide the Federal Reserve “some breathing room” if the pattern continues. (Reuters)
The day’s tape was mixed. The S&P 500 ETF slipped roughly 0.4%, with the Nasdaq 100 tracker dropping by about the same margin. Meanwhile, the iShares Semiconductor ETF gained around 0.9%.
TI stumbled in the chip sector. Analog Devices edged up roughly 0.6%, NXP inched higher by about 0.3%, Microchip gained close to 0.8%, and ON Semiconductor jumped around 1.5%.
Without any new filings or deals to move the stock, traders are focused on a familiar trio of questions ahead of earnings: Are customers still cutting back on inventory? How fast will industrial orders bounce back? And will changes in pricing or factory utilization impact margins?
Texas Instruments announced it will webcast its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call on Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Central. CEO Haviv Ilan and CFO Rafael Lizardi are set to present. (Texas Instruments)
That said, the situation is a double-edged sword. If management flags order trends weaker than anticipated or suggests costs aren’t coming down as quickly as investors hoped, the stock could fall—even if the wider chip sector holds steady.
Wednesday brings key U.S. data with the producer price index and retail sales figures due out. Then, all eyes turn to Texas Instruments, which reports its January 27 results and outlook. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
