Texas Instruments’ sluggishness in the company’s embedded processing unit due to weak performing processors remains a concern. Also, high debt level, unfavorable currency effect and rising competitive pressure are major negatives. Notably, the company has underperformed the industry it belongs to over a year. Estimates have been stable lately ahead of the company’s Q4 earnings release. The company has positive record of earnings surprises in recent quarters. However, it continues to benefit from its strong product portfolio. Well-performing analog products, especially power and signal chains are driving the company’s top-line growth. Moreover, the emergence of 5G technology continues to aid momentum of the company’s analog products in the communication equipment market. Further, the company remains optimistic about its growing investments in the automotive and industrial markets.