Texas Instruments (TXN) Q4 Profit Declines on Weak Industrial and Automotive Demand

Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: TXN) reported a 21% decline in fourth-quarter net income to $1.37 billion on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as weak demand in industrial and automotive markets continued to pressure chip sales. Revenue fell 13% year-over-year to $4.08 billion, missing analyst expectations. The company attributed the results to ongoing customer inventory adjustments and reduced orders across most end markets. Earnings per share were $1.49 compared to $1.89 in the prior-year quarter. The chipmaker expects continued soft demand in Q1 2026, forecasting revenue between $3.95 billion and $4.25 billion.