Texas Instruments (TXN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Analog chips are back in demand, supported by the multi-year growth tailwinds in the industrial, automotive, and data center end markets. The expanded revenue share per system, the tight analog supply, and the longer lead times underscore their improved pricing power at a time of capex boom. The April 2026 rally has contributed to Texas Instruments' expensive P/E of 32.9x, albeit well supported by the accelerated, profitable growth prospects at a 3Y PEG of 0.91x.

Both MU and TXN benefit from rising chip demand, but Micron's AI-driven growth, stronger stock gains and lower valuation give it the edge.

Five dividend stocks go ex-dividend next week, and missing the cutoff by even one day forfeits the payment entirely. Two of them carry yields above 16%, but their coverage numbers tell a very different story than the headline rates suggest.

HAS, TXN and UVE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 23, 2026.

UVE, HAS, TXN, URI and ISRG have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 23, 2026.

Axxcess Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) by 41.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 8,978 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 6,332 shares during the quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Texas Instruments

Third-quarter revenue reached $6.1 billion, up 28% year over year. Data center end-market revenue grew 95% year over year in the quarter.