Investors Show Interest in Texas Instruments Amidst Mixed Sentiment

Recent trends indicate that wealthy investors have adopted a bearish outlook on Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN), which could be significant for retail traders looking to understand market movements.

This shift in sentiment came to light as we tracked unusual options activity on publicly available data, highlighting that large investors are responding to expected changes.

While it remains unclear if these trades are driven by large institutions or affluent individual investors, the magnitude of these options trades often signals that knowledgeable players anticipate a major event affecting TXN.

Understanding the Actions of Large Investors

To grasp what is transpiring with Texas Instruments, we analyzed the recent options activity. Today, notable trading patterns were identified, revealing a total of 22 unique options transactions.

Interestingly, the overall sentiment among these high-value traders is somewhat divided, showing 40% of trades being bullish and 50% bearish. Specifically, there were 6 put options, accounting for $487,536, versus 16 call options totaling $655,379.

Projected Price Targets

By examining the volume and open interest linked to these options contracts, it appears that large investors are targeting a price range for Texas Instruments between $195.00 and $230.00 over the past three months. This analysis suggests calculated expectations regarding the stock's future movement.

Overview of Options Volume and Interest

Tracking the trends of volume and open interest is crucial in options trading. Such data offers insights into the liquidity and demand for Texas Instruments’s options at specified strike prices. The table below provides an overview of the activity surrounding trades with strike prices ranging from $195.00 to $230.00 over the last month.

Highlighted Options Trades Observed:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
TXN	PUT	SWEEP	BULLISH	10/17/25	$33.8	$33.65	$33.65	$230.00	$296.1K	0	204
TXN	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	10/25/24	$4.0	$3.85	$4.0	$205.00	$82.8K	3.0K	603
TXN	PUT	TRADE	BEARISH	10/17/25	$34.1	$32.65	$33.8	$230.00	$67.6K	0	204
TXN	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	10/25/24	$5.15	$4.95	$5.15	$205.00	$59.2K	3.0K	121
TXN	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	10/25/24	$3.85	$3.6	$3.65	$205.00	$58.4K	3.0K	905

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments, based in Dallas, generates over 95% of its revenues from semiconductor sales, while the rest comes from its well-known calculators. It stands as the world leader in producing analog chips, essential for processing various real-world signals, including sound and power. Additionally, Texas Instruments holds a significant market share in the production of processors and microcontrollers for a wide array of electronic applications.

Current Market Position of Texas Instruments

• Presently, Texas Instruments is trading with a volume of 5,099,021, with its stock price up by 0.15%, currently at $206.93.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) readings indicate that the stock may be nearing an overbought condition.
• The company's next earnings release is anticipated in 88 days.

What Analysts Are Predicting for Texas Instruments

In the past month, five analysts have issued insights on this stock, yielding an average target price of $233.60. Breaking it down further:

• Rosenblatt maintains a Buy rating, with a target price of $250.
• Barclays has an Equal-Weight rating, targeting $200.
• Truist Securities holds a Hold rating, expecting a target price of $190.
• Evercore ISI Group continues with an Outperform rating, targeting $298.
• Benchmark has lowered its rating to Buy with a revised target of $230.

Investing in options carries greater risks compared to trading stocks directly but can offer higher profit potential. Savvy options traders manage potential risks through continuous education, adjustable trade strategies, and vigilant market monitoring.

To stay informed about the latest options trades for Texas Instruments, real-time alerts may be accessed through various trading platforms.

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