The chart below shows how TXN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TXN sees a +0.63% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.06% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.42%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q4 Revenue Recovery: Revenue for Q4 2024 was $4 billion, with Analog revenue growing 2% year over year after 8 quarters of decline.
Strong Profitability Performance: Gross profit margin for Q4 was 58%, resulting in a gross profit of $2.3 billion, demonstrating strong profitability despite a slight sequential decrease.
Strong Cash Flow Generation: Cash flow from operations was $2 billion in Q4, contributing to a total of $6.3 billion for the year, indicating robust cash generation capabilities.
Shareholder Value Return: Texas Instruments returned $5.7 billion to shareholders over the past 12 months through dividends and share repurchases, reflecting strong capital management and commitment to shareholder value.
Dividend Increase Commitment: The company increased its dividend per share by 5% in Q4, marking the 21st consecutive year of dividend increases, showcasing a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Revenue decreased by 3% sequentially and 2% year-over-year, totaling $4 billion, indicating a continued decline in overall performance.
Embedded Processing Decline: Embedded Processing revenue declined by 18%, highlighting significant weakness in this segment compared to previous quarters.
Gross Profit Margin Decline: Gross profit margin decreased by 190 basis points to 58%, primarily due to lower revenue and higher depreciation costs, reflecting operational challenges.
Declining Operating Profit: Operating profit fell by 10% year-over-year to $1.4 billion, representing only 34% of revenue, indicating reduced profitability amid declining sales.
Inventory Management Challenges: Inventory levels increased by $231 million to $4.5 billion, with days of inventory rising to 241, suggesting potential overstock issues and inefficiencies in inventory management.
Earnings call transcript: Texas Instruments beats Q4 2024 estimates, stock dips
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