Texas Instruments Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect Rising Revenue Over Last Quarter

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) releases its next round of earnings this Monday, July 25, 2011. Get prepared with Benzinga's ultimate preview of the company's second quarter earnings report. 

Earnings and Revenue:

Wall Street expects a positive EPS reading of 53 cents per share and revenues of $3.44 billion. Investors are bracing themselves for Monday when we'll learn if Texas Instruments reports expected declines in both EPS and revenue from the year-ago quarter.

Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:

Quarter Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2
EPS Estimate $0.58 $0.63 $0.69 $0.62
EPS Actual $0.57 $0.64 $0.71 $0.62

Stock Performance:

Shares of Texas Instruments were trading at $31.42 as of July 19, 2011. Shares are down 2.6% year to date. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 10.9%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are probably satisfied going into this earnings release.
  • Long-term shareholders are already enjoying 12-month gains prior to the announcement

Average Stock Rating:

The average rating by analysts for Texas Instruments is a Moderate Buy. The strength of this rating has declined slightly over the past three months.

Competitors:

Wondering how Texas Instruments compares to rivals in the same sector? Here are a few of the company's peers.

The semi-general company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 0.9% during the current fiscal year.

Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Texas Instruments designs and makes semiconductors that it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers all over the world.

Take Action:

That's your advanced look at Texas Instruments' upcoming earnings numbers -- be ready to take quick action if the company's report contains any surprises. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and what-to-do-next guide.

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