Texas Instruments (TXN -0.29%), a major player in the semiconductor industry, released its third-quarter results on Oct. 22, and the report was mixed. While revenue of $4.151 billion and earnings of $1.47 per share met management’s expectations, they were also down by 8% and 21% year over year, respectively. Those results point to both sector-wide and company-specific pressures.
| Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2024 Management Guidance | Q3 2023 | % Change (YOY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.151 billion | $3.94 billion to $4.26 billion | $4.532 billion | (8%) |
| Operating profit | $1.554 billion | N/A | $1.892 billion | (18%) |
| Net income | $1.362 billion | N/A | $1.709 billion | (20%) |
| EPS | $1.47 | $1.24 to $1.48 | $1.85 | (21%) |
| Analog segment revenue | $3.223 billion | N/A | $3.353 billion | (4%) |
| Embedded processing segment revenue | $653 million | N/A | $890 million | (27%) |
Source: Management's guidance provided in the Q2 earnings report released on July 23.
Overview of Texas Instruments' Business
Texas Instruments (TXN -0.29%) operates in the semiconductor industry, focusing on analog processing and embedded processing segments. These are crucial areas, as analog technology manages real-world signals and embedded technology supports various automated functions in electronics. The company's recent efforts have been centered on expanding its manufacturing capabilities, particularly in 300mm wafer production. Those expansions are expected to deliver cost efficiencies.
The organization has highlighted manufacturing and direct customer relationships as key factors to its success. A notable amount of its products are sourced internally, showcasing its capability. Investments continue in these manufacturing capacities, providing Texas Instruments with a foundation for potential long-term growth.
Highlights from Q3 2024
In the third quarter, sales in Texas Instruments' larger analog segment fell by 4% year-on-year to $3.223 billion, a reflection of weakness in the industrial and automotive markets. Embedded processing experienced a steeper 27% revenue drop to $653 million.
Texas Instruments' strategic focus on bolstering its manufacturing capacities continued amidst these financial fluctuations.
On a trailing-12-month basis, the company's free cash flow as a percentage of revenue decreased year over year from 9.1% to 9.3%.
Looking Forward
For the fourth quarter, Texas Instruments' management anticipates revenue will slide to the $3.7 billion to $4.0 billion range, with earnings per share of $1.07 to $1.29. These projections anticipate volatility due to dynamic market conditions particularly impacting the semiconductor sector.
Management remains committed to strengthening the company's semiconductor production capacities, with federal government assistance through the CHIPS Act aiding it in this mission.
