Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN), and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in TXN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga’s options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Texas Instruments. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $4,312,210, and 5 are calls, amounting to $200,366.
What’s The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $125.0 to $195.0 for Texas Instruments over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
In today’s trading context, the average open interest for options of Texas Instruments stands at 896.29, with a total volume reaching 11,021.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Texas Instruments, situated within the strike price corridor from $125.0 to $195.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Texas Instruments Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXN | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $4.35 | $4.15 | $4.2 | $160.00 | $3.9M | 3.6K | 10.0K |
| TXN | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/19/25 | $9.8 | $9.7 | $9.7 | $180.00 | $226.9K | 851 | 239 |
| TXN | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $4.2 | $4.2 | $4.2 | $160.00 | $115.1K | 3.6K | 274 |
| TXN | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 10/03/25 | $24.0 | $22.9 | $22.9 | $160.00 | $52.6K | 10 | 23 |
| TXN | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/20/26 | $9.75 | $9.6 | $9.61 | $195.00 | $51.9K | 55 | 56 |
About Texas Instruments
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world’s largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Texas Instruments, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is Texas Instruments Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 915,110, the price of TXN is down by -0.8%, reaching $181.76.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 21 days from now.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Texas Instruments
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $206.67.
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* An analyst from Benchmark downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $220.
* An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Texas Instruments, which currently sits at a price target of $208.
* An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Texas Instruments, which currently sits at a price target of $192.
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