TXN
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) closed at $187.19 as of 2026-03-20, trading 10.5% above its 200-week moving average of $169.37. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 12.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.98 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2759 weeks of data, TXN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 35 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought TXN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.1%.
With a market cap of $170.4 billion, TXN is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 30.1%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 10.4x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TXN would have grown to $9684, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.7% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming TXN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: TXN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TXN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying TXN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.5% after 12 months (median +28.0%), compared to +5.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +1.8% vs +11.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TXN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TXN has crossed below its 200-week MA 35 times with an average 1-year return of +18.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1973 | Jul 1973 | 2 | 4.6% | +10.3% | +25527.7% |
| Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 | 1 | 1.2% | +1.9% | +23142.9% |
| Jun 1974 | Mar 1975 | 37 | 36.0% | +18.8% | +23615.9% |
| Sep 1975 | Sep 1975 | 1 | 5.0% | +30.0% | +24803.5% |
| Dec 1976 | Jun 1979 | 130 | 30.3% | -24.6% | +21737.2% |
| Jul 1979 | Jul 1979 | 3 | 4.0% | +19.2% | +23622.3% |
| Dec 1979 | Jan 1980 | 1 | 1.2% | +47.1% | +23362.1% |
| Mar 1980 | Apr 1980 | 5 | 4.7% | +39.8% | +23501.1% |
| May 1980 | May 1980 | 1 | 1.3% | +36.8% | +23888.8% |
| Aug 1981 | Jul 1982 | 47 | 18.0% | +0.9% | +21944.0% |
| Jul 1982 | Aug 1982 | 5 | 10.3% | +25.2% | +21198.7% |
| Oct 1983 | Oct 1983 | 1 | 3.1% | +23.7% | +18080.1% |
| Feb 1985 | Feb 1986 | 49 | 21.4% | +16.9% | +16207.2% |
| Jun 1986 | Aug 1986 | 9 | 8.7% | +57.0% | +14763.4% |
| Sep 1986 | Nov 1986 | 11 | 7.4% | +97.5% | +15469.2% |
| Oct 1987 | Oct 1987 | 1 | 2.9% | -0.3% | +13868.5% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 3 | 4.4% | -10.6% | +14082.7% |
| May 1988 | May 1988 | 2 | 2.0% | +3.5% | +13173.6% |
| Jul 1988 | May 1989 | 43 | 18.2% | -9.8% | +13240.8% |
| Jun 1989 | Mar 1991 | 91 | 43.7% | -7.2% | +12944.6% |
| Mar 1991 | Apr 1991 | 2 | 7.8% | -6.6% | +14433.7% |
| Apr 1991 | Feb 1992 | 41 | 27.0% | -9.8% | +13901.3% |
| Mar 1992 | May 1992 | 9 | 7.5% | +72.3% | +15339.7% |
| Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 | 2 | 0.7% | +103.6% | +15314.7% |
| Feb 2001 | Apr 2001 | 7 | 17.2% | -1.9% | +917.8% |
| May 2001 | Feb 2005 | 193 | 63.3% | -16.1% | +795.5% |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 | 2 | 7.0% | +44.1% | +1228.4% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 3 | 3.6% | -41.4% | +951.3% |
| Jun 2008 | Apr 2010 | 95 | 50.9% | -24.6% | +905.4% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 19 | 9.8% | +44.8% | +1044.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | 3 | 1.4% | +23.0% | +1017.6% |
| Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | 8 | 8.7% | +38.5% | +32.2% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 1.0% | -4.4% | +24.3% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 5 | 12.7% | N/A | +27.6% |
| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | 4 | 4.6% | N/A | +17.7% |
| Average | 24 | — | +18.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TXN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) is currently 10.5% above its 200-week moving average of $169.37. It would need to fall to $169.37 to cross below the line.
What is TXN's 200-week moving average price?
Texas Instruments Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $169.37 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when TXN drops below its 200-week moving average?
TXN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 35 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is TXN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TXN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 55. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 30.1%. Price-to-book is 10.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TXN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in TXN would have grown to $9684, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 14.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. TXN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does TXN pay a dividend?
Yes. Texas Instruments Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 303.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20