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Texas Instruments Incorporated is a technology-sector company classified within the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1930 by Eugene McDermott, John Clarence Karcher, Erik Jonsson, and Cecil Howard Green, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and operates globally in the development and production of integrated circuits and electronic components.
The company designs and manufactures semiconductors used in various applications, including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, automotive systems, and communication devices. Its portfolio includes microcontrollers, sensors, amplifiers, power converters, and logic circuits, serving industries around the world.
With operations in more than 30 countries, Texas Instruments maintains manufacturing facilities and research centers in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company adopts a vertically integrated model to control its production chain and ensure greater efficiency in semiconductor supply.
The semiconductor industry faces challenges such as fluctuations in global demand, geopolitical pressures, and the need for continuous investment in technological innovation. Competition includes companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and STMicroelectronics, which also supply electronic components to multiple sectors.
Texas Instruments’ operational structure includes wafer fabrication plants, assembly and test facilities, and distribution centers located in different regions. In Brazil, the company operates through commercial offices and technical support units to serve the local and Latin American markets.
Shares of Texas Instruments Incorporated are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker TXN.
History and when Texas Instruments Incorporated was created
Texas Instruments Incorporated was founded in 1930 in Dallas, Texas, under the name Geophysical Service Inc. (GSI), initially focused on seismic exploration for the oil industry. During World War II, the company diversified into the military sector, producing electronic equipment for the United States Armed Forces.
In the 1950s, the company changed its name to Texas Instruments and concentrated its investments on the emerging semiconductor industry. In 1954, it manufactured the first commercially viable silicon transistor, a breakthrough that propelled its growth in the electronics market.
In 1967, Texas Instruments introduced the first handheld electronic calculator, marking its entry into the consumer electronics segment. From the 1970s onward, the company expanded globally with new production and research facilities, alongside advances in integrated circuit miniaturization.
The company completed its initial public offering (IPO) in 1953 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), enabling the expansion of industrial capabilities and investments in new technologies.
Between 2000 and 2010, the company shifted its focus toward manufacturing analog chips and embedded processors, reducing its participation in consumer electronics. This strategic move strengthened its specialization and growth across industrial, automotive, and communication sectors.
Between 2020 and 2024, Texas Instruments invested in expanding its production capacity, including the construction of new semiconductor fabrication plants in the United States. The company also enhanced manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for chips in areas such as electric vehicles and telecommunications infrastructure.
Additional Information
The Company Texas Instruments Incorporated (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 144.89 Billions, having an equity of $ 16.63 Billions.
With a total of 30.000 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Semiconductors.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 17.27 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 5.04 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 28.73, a P/BV ratio of 8.71 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of TXN was at 3.45%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker TXN.
