Texas Instruments Earnings: Strong cash flow generation with $6.3B from operations
TXN Financial Analysis
Analysis Date: 1/27/2025
Business Model
Texas Instruments generates revenue primarily through sales of analog and embedded processing semiconductors
Revenue Sources
- Analog segment: $3,174M (79.2% of Q4 2024 revenue)
- Embedded Processing: $613M (15.3% of Q4 2024 revenue)
- Other: $220M (5.5% of Q4 2024 revenue)
Revenue Distribution by Channel
- Primary channels include industrial and automotive markets
Income Statement Analysis
- Revenue decreased 2% year-over-year to $4.01B
- Operating profit declined 10% to $1.38B
- Net income decreased 12% to $1.21B
Balance Sheet Analysis
- Strong balance sheet with $3.2B in cash and cash equivalents
- Total assets increased 9.8% year-over-year
- Long-term debt increased to $12.8B from $10.6B
Cash Flow Analysis
- Generated $6.3B in cash flow from operations for trailing 12 months
- Free cash flow of $1.5B for trailing 12 months
- Capital expenditures of $4.8B for trailing 12 months
Capital Allocation
Over the past 12 months, TI invested $3.8B in R&D and SG&A, $4.8B in capital expenditures, and returned $5.7B to shareholders through dividends ($4.8B) and share repurchases ($929M)
Management Commentary
Cash flow from operations of $6.3B underscores strength of business model
Revenue decreased 3% sequentially and 2% year-over-year
Expect 2025 effective tax rate to be about 12%
Overall Sentiment: Cautiously optimistic with focus on long-term investments and shareholder returns
Recommendation
Rating: Hold
Reason for Rating: Despite near-term revenue weakness, strong cash generation and strategic investments support long-term position
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on company filings and public information. It is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Generated on: 1/27/2025, 1:51:10 PM