TI(US:TXN) Yahoo Finance·2026-02-25 10:17Core Insights - Texas Instruments (TI) is focused on maximizing long-term growth of free cash flow per share, which is seen as the primary driver of shareholder value [3] - The company has set a target for free cash flow to exceed $8 per share in 2026, supported by disciplined capital allocation and a commitment to return free cash flow through dividends and share repurchases [5][13] Capital Management - TI reported capital expenditures of approximately $4.6 billion in 2025 and a cash return of about $6.5 billion, reflecting its commitment to returning all free cash flow over time [1] - For 2026, TI has lowered its capital spending outlook to a range of $2 billion to $3 billion, with a potential trend towards the lower end if growth remains similar to the previous year [6][8] Competitive Advantages - Management highlighted four sustainable competitive advantages: manufacturing and technology, a broad analog and embedded portfolio, extensive market channels, and diverse positions that reduce dependence on any single customer or product cycle [2] Manufacturing Roadmap - TI is accelerating its 300mm in-house manufacturing roadmap, targeting over 95% internally sourced wafers by 2030, with more than 80% on 300mm [5][11] - The company has executed its 300mm roadmap on time and on budget, transitioning into phase three of its expansion plans [11] Market Focus - Industrial, automotive, and data center markets represented around 75% of TI's revenue in 2025, up from about 43% in 2013, indicating a strategic shift towards large, growing markets [7][8] - The company is focusing on content expansion in automotive applications, including battery electric and hybrid vehicles, and is also targeting growth in data center opportunities [8][9] Financial Performance - Operating cash flow in 2025 was reported at $7.2 billion, a 13% year-over-year increase, with free cash flow per share rising to $3.23, up 97% from 2024 [13] - TI has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a current yield of 2.58% as of February 20, 2026, and has repurchased about $1.5 billion of stock in 2025 [14] Acquisition Strategy - TI plans to fund its acquisition of Silicon Labs with cash and pre-arranged debt, expecting the transaction to close in the first half of 2027 [15] - The acquisition is viewed as a strategic match to enhance TI's embedded wireless connectivity offerings [15]