Texas Instruments IncorporatedRevenue up 19%, operating profit up 37%, gross margin improving 120 bps, and capex declining, all boosting margins and earnings.

Texas Instruments' long-term manufacturing expansion is beginning to strengthen profit margins, with gross margin improving 120 basis points year over year to 58% in the first quarter of 2026. Revenue rose 19% to $4.83 billion, while operating profit climbed 37% to $1.81 billion, driving operating margin up 490 basis points to 37.5%. The company has invested billions in 300-millimeter wafer fabrication facilities in Texas and Utah, which lower per-chip costs compared with traditional 200-millimeter wafers. Capital expenditures are projected to decline to $2–$3 billion in 2026 from more than $4 billion over the past 12 months, even as depreciation expenses remain elevated. Shares of Texas Instruments have surged 76.2% year to date, far outpacing the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry's 25.7% gain, and the stock carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Texas Instruments IncorporatedRevenue up 19%, operating profit up 37%, gross margin improving 120 bps, and capex declining, all boosting margins and earnings.
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