Company Overview - TE Connectivity plc (TEL) has a market capitalization of $68.4 billion and specializes in connectivity and sensor solutions for data and power transmission in demanding environments [1] - The company is headquartered in Ireland and offers a wide range of products including connectors, sensors, relays, antennas, and electronic components for various markets such as automotive, industrial equipment, aerospace, defense, medical technology, energy, and communications [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate that TEL will report a profit of $2.54 per share for fiscal 2026 first-quarter earnings, reflecting a 30.3% increase from $1.95 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal 2026, the expected profit is projected to be $10.56 per share, which represents a 20.6% increase from $8.76 per share in fiscal 2025 [3] - EPS is expected to grow by 8.3% year over year to $11.44 in fiscal 2027 [3] Stock Performance - TEL's stock has increased by 58.9% over the past 52 weeks, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Index's return of 14.8% and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's increase of 21.8% during the same period [4] Dividend Announcement - On December 17, TE Connectivity announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per ordinary share, payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026 [5] - The market reacted positively to the dividend announcement, with TE Connectivity shares gaining 1.5% in the following trading session [5] Analyst Ratings - Wall Street analysts have a moderately optimistic outlook on TEL's stock, with an overall "Strong Buy" rating [6] - Among 18 analysts covering the stock, 13 recommend "Strong Buy" and 5 suggest "Hold" [6] - The mean price target for TEL is $264.47, indicating a potential upside of 13.8% from current levels [6]