$TXN Gains 0.88% as Chip Demand Holds the Line at $260

$Texas Instruments(TXN)$

$Texas Instruments(TXN) +0.88% Defends $260 Pivot, MACD Bottoming Signals Mean Reversion Toward $290

Latest Close Data 📊 TXN closed at $260.91 (+0.88%) on Sep 1, 2026, still -21.9% below 52-week high of $334.03. Intraday range: $259.96–$262.38. Volume: 5.76M (Volume Ratio 1.10).

Core Market Drivers 📰 Semiconductor complex remains under pressure, but TXN showed relative strength. Q2 revenue of $5.46B grew 23% YoY; automotive and AI data-center analog demand continues to support fundamentals. Macro semiconductor sentiment stabilized after broad sell-off.

Technical Analysis 📈 Volume Ratio 1.10 signals mild accumulation. MACD: DIF -6.84, DEA -5.62, Histogram -2.44 — still bearish but narrowing for four sessions, indicating downside momentum fading. RSI(6) 39.50, RSI(12) 39.81 — recovering from oversold 33.30 on Aug 27 without yet reaching neutral 50. KDJ K/D/J: 22.34/21.42/24.19, low-level cluster with J leading upward, supporting short-term stabilization.

Key Price Levels 🎯

• Primary Support: $203.56 (prior swing low, Aug 31)

• Immediate Pivot: $260.91 (closing defense line)

• Strong Resistance: $290.67 (supply zone above)

Valuation Perspective 💰 P/E TTM 39.47x vs semiconductor peer average ~30-35x; Forward P/E 30.50x sits below historical average of 33.07x. P/S TTM 12.25x reflects premium analog franchise pricing. Dividend yield 2.15%.

Analyst Targets 🏦 32 institutions: 6 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 18 Hold, 2 Underperform, 1 Sell. Average target $309.53 (range $184.59–$400.00). KeyBanc recently raised PT to $390; Arete upgraded to Buy with $405 target; Morgan Stanley remains Underweight at $230.

Weekly Outlook 📅 Holding above $260 supports mean reversion toward $270–$275, then $290 strong resistance. Losing $260 accelerates retest of $240–$245 gap zone, with $203 only as extreme downside. Bias: consolidation-to-mild-rebound within projected $252–$278 range.

⚠️ Risk Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk.

🎯$Texas Instruments(TXN) Options Strategy: Bull Call Spread (Debit Spread)

• Underlying: TXN (Texas Instruments)

• View: Cautiously bullish; holding the $260 pivot supports a mean-reversion bounce toward $270–$275, with $290 as a stronger resistance

• Strategy Type: Bull Call Spread (debit spread, long volatility with capped risk)

• Option Contract Portfolio:

  • Buy 1x TXN Sep 11, 2026 $265 Call @ $4.50 mid (bid/ask: $3.90/$5.05)

  • Sell 1x TXN Sep 11, 2026 $275 Call @ $1.77 mid (bid/ask: $1.06/$2.07)

• Max Gain & Loss:

  • Max Gain: $750 per spread (width $10 – net debit $2.73)

  • Max Loss: $273 per spread (net debit paid)

• Initial Cost/Credit: Net Debit ≈ $2.73 per share ($273 per contract set)

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