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Texas Instruments (TXN) Beats on Q2 Earnings & Revenues
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Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2019 earnings of $1.36 per share, which surpassed management’s guided range of $1.12-$1.32.
Excluding discreet tax benefit of 7 cents from the reported figure, earnings of $1.29 per share comfortably beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21.
However, the reported figure decreased 2.8% year over year but improved 7.9% sequentially.
The company delivered revenues of $3.668 billion, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.605 billion. It was also up 2.1% from the previous quarter. Further, the figure came within the company’s guided range of $3.46-$3.74 billion. However, it declined 8.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Sluggishness in the company's Analog and Embedded Processing segments owing to weak demand affected the top line.
Nevertheless, the company’s focus on innovation of product portfolio across both the segments is evident from growing research and development (R&D) spending. This continues to be a key catalyst.
Moreover, the company remains confident on portfolio strength, efficient manufacturing strategies and optimized capital allocation in growth areas. Additionally, Texas Instruments continues to increase investments in the automotive and industrial markets which are anticipated to yield good returns.
We note that shares of the company have surged 7.19% in the after-hours trading. This can primarily be attributed to better-than-expected results in the second quarter despite slowdown in chip sales globally. Further, the company’s strong outlook for third-quarter 2019 revenues is instilling investor confidence.
Coming to the price performance, Texas Instrument has gained 27.1% over a year outperforming the industry’s rally of 19.2%.
End-Market in Detail
Texas Instrument’s revenues were down by upper-single digit in the industrial and automotive market. This can be attributed to softness in demand environment.
It also affected the company’s presence in personal electronics market where revenues were down by low-double digits.
Further, the company witnessed sluggishness in the communications equipment and enterprise systems market during the reported quarter.
Segments in Detail
Analog: The company generated $2.534 billion from this segment (69.1% of total revenues), which decreased 5.8% from the year-ago quarter. This can be attributed to weak performance of high-volume, signal chain and power product lines.
Embedded Processing: This segment generated $790 million revenues (21.5% of total revenues), down 16% year over year. This was primarily owing to weak performance of processors and connected microcontrollers.
Other: Revenues in this segment were $344 million (9.4% of total revenues). The figure was down 10% from the year-ago quarter.
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Texas Instruments’ gross margin of 64.3% was down 90 bps from the year-ago quarter.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) and R&D expenses were $420 million and $390 million, respectively, in the reported quarter. We note that SG&A figure went down 4.8% but R&D expenses were up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Operating margin was 41.1%, contracting 150 bps from the prior year quarter.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of Jun 30, 2019, cash and short-term investments balance came in $4.2 billion which was down from $4.1 billion as of Mar 31, 2019.
At the end of the reported quarter, the company had long-term debt of $4.6 billion, down from $5.1 billion in the prior quarter.
The company generated $1.8 billion of cash from operations, up from $1.1 billion in the previous quarter.
Capex was $284 million in the second quarter. Further, free cash flow stood at $1.51 billion.
Additionally, Texas Instruments paid out dividends worth $722 million during the reported quarter. Further, it repurchased shares worth $863 million.
Guidance
For third-quarter 2019, the company expects revenues between $3.65 billion and $3.95 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $3.85 billion.
Earnings are expected in the range of $1.31-$1.53 per share. The guidance includes an estimated $10 million discrete tax benefit. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.38.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Currently, Texas Instruments carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Alteryx, Inc. , Square, Inc. (SQ - Free Report) and Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD - Free Report) . While Alteryx sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Square and Mettler-Toledo carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Long-term earnings growth rate for Alteryx, Square and Mettler-Toledo International is currently pegged at 13.66%, 25 and 13.8%, respectively.
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Texas Instruments (TXN) Beats on Q2 Earnings & Revenues
Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2019 earnings of $1.36 per share, which surpassed management’s guided range of $1.12-$1.32.
Excluding discreet tax benefit of 7 cents from the reported figure, earnings of $1.29 per share comfortably beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21.
However, the reported figure decreased 2.8% year over year but improved 7.9% sequentially.
The company delivered revenues of $3.668 billion, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.605 billion. It was also up 2.1% from the previous quarter. Further, the figure came within the company’s guided range of $3.46-$3.74 billion. However, it declined 8.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Sluggishness in the company's Analog and Embedded Processing segments owing to weak demand affected the top line.
Nevertheless, the company’s focus on innovation of product portfolio across both the segments is evident from growing research and development (R&D) spending. This continues to be a key catalyst.
Moreover, the company remains confident on portfolio strength, efficient manufacturing strategies and optimized capital allocation in growth areas. Additionally, Texas Instruments continues to increase investments in the automotive and industrial markets which are anticipated to yield good returns.
We note that shares of the company have surged 7.19% in the after-hours trading. This can primarily be attributed to better-than-expected results in the second quarter despite slowdown in chip sales globally. Further, the company’s strong outlook for third-quarter 2019 revenues is instilling investor confidence.
Coming to the price performance, Texas Instrument has gained 27.1% over a year outperforming the industry’s rally of 19.2%.
End-Market in Detail
Texas Instrument’s revenues were down by upper-single digit in the industrial and automotive market. This can be attributed to softness in demand environment.
It also affected the company’s presence in personal electronics market where revenues were down by low-double digits.
Further, the company witnessed sluggishness in the communications equipment and enterprise systems market during the reported quarter.
Segments in Detail
Analog: The company generated $2.534 billion from this segment (69.1% of total revenues), which decreased 5.8% from the year-ago quarter. This can be attributed to weak performance of high-volume, signal chain and power product lines.
Embedded Processing: This segment generated $790 million revenues (21.5% of total revenues), down 16% year over year. This was primarily owing to weak performance of processors and connected microcontrollers.
Other: Revenues in this segment were $344 million (9.4% of total revenues). The figure was down 10% from the year-ago quarter.
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Operating Details
Texas Instruments’ gross margin of 64.3% was down 90 bps from the year-ago quarter.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) and R&D expenses were $420 million and $390 million, respectively, in the reported quarter. We note that SG&A figure went down 4.8% but R&D expenses were up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Operating margin was 41.1%, contracting 150 bps from the prior year quarter.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of Jun 30, 2019, cash and short-term investments balance came in $4.2 billion which was down from $4.1 billion as of Mar 31, 2019.
At the end of the reported quarter, the company had long-term debt of $4.6 billion, down from $5.1 billion in the prior quarter.
The company generated $1.8 billion of cash from operations, up from $1.1 billion in the previous quarter.
Capex was $284 million in the second quarter. Further, free cash flow stood at $1.51 billion.
Additionally, Texas Instruments paid out dividends worth $722 million during the reported quarter. Further, it repurchased shares worth $863 million.
Guidance
For third-quarter 2019, the company expects revenues between $3.65 billion and $3.95 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $3.85 billion.
Earnings are expected in the range of $1.31-$1.53 per share. The guidance includes an estimated $10 million discrete tax benefit. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.38.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Currently, Texas Instruments carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Alteryx, Inc. , Square, Inc. (SQ - Free Report) and Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD - Free Report) . While Alteryx sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Square and Mettler-Toledo carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Long-term earnings growth rate for Alteryx, Square and Mettler-Toledo International is currently pegged at 13.66%, 25 and 13.8%, respectively.
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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