Texas Instruments Raises Quarterly Dividend 7% to $1.52 Per Share

Executive Summary

On September 17, 2026, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: TXN) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) announcing a planned 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend.

Key Details

• New Dividend Rate: $1.52 per share per quarter ($6.08 annualized), up from the prior rate of $1.42 per share.
• Dividend Growth: Represents a 7.04% increase over the previous quarterly payout.
• Key Dates:
  • Record Date: October 30, 2026
  • Payable Date: November 10, 2026
  • Condition: Contingent upon formal declaration by the Board of Directors at its regular meeting in October.
• Track Record: This planned increase marks 23 consecutive years of annual dividend increases for Texas Instruments, reinforcing its status as a premier dividend-growth company in the technology and semiconductor sector.

Strategic Context & Capital Allocation

Texas Instruments reiterated its long-term capital allocation policy of returning all free cash flow to shareholders over time via dividends and share repurchases. The increase underscores management's confidence in the company's long-term cash flow generation and the sustainability of its business model across market cycles.