Texas Instruments Earnings: Strong cash flow generation with $6.3B in operating cash flow
TXN Financial Analysis
Analysis Date: 1/24/2025
Business Model
TI generates revenue primarily through sales of analog and embedded processing semiconductors
Revenue Sources
- Analog: $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)
Income Statement Analysis
- Revenue decreased 2% year-over-year
- Operating profit declined 10% year-over-year
- Net income decreased 12% year-over-year
Balance Sheet Analysis
- Strong cash position with $3.2B in cash and equivalents
- Total assets increased 9.8% year-over-year
- Total liabilities increased 20.4% primarily due to additional long-term debt
Cash Flow Analysis
- Strong operating cash flow of $6.3B for trailing 12 months
- Free cash flow of $1.5B for trailing 12 months, up 11% year-over-year
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
Revenue decreased 3% sequentially and 2% from same quarter last year
Strong cash flow from operations of $6.3B demonstrates strength of business model
Q1 2025 revenue guidance: $3.74B to $4.06B
Overall Sentiment: Cautiously optimistic despite near-term challenges, focused on long-term investments and shareholder returns
Recommendation
Rating: Hold
Reason for Rating: Strong cash generation and shareholder returns balanced against near-term revenue weakness
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: 1/24/2025, 9:16:05 AM