Stock Analysis on Net

Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:TXN)

Operating Profit Margin 
since 2005

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Calculation

Texas Instruments Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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The operating profit margin exhibited significant fluctuations between 2005 and 2025. Initially, the metric demonstrated a generally increasing trend, followed by periods of volatility and subsequent strong growth, culminating in a recent decline.

Initial Growth & Volatility (2005-2009)
From 2005 to 2007, the operating profit margin increased consistently, rising from 20.84% to a peak of 25.28%. A subsequent decline was observed in 2008 and 2009, falling to 19.09%, likely influenced by broader economic conditions. This period indicates sensitivity to external factors.
Significant Expansion (2010-2018)
A substantial increase in operating profit margin occurred between 2010 and 2018. The margin more than doubled from 19.09% in 2009 to 42.53% in 2018. This expansion suggests improved operational efficiency, pricing power, or a shift towards higher-margin products. The peak in 2018 represents the highest margin achieved during the analyzed period.
Recent Decline (2019-2025)
Following the peak in 2018, the operating profit margin experienced a decline. While remaining relatively high in 2019 at 39.79% and 2020 at 40.76%, it increased sharply in 2021 to 48.84% and 2022 to 50.63%. However, a more pronounced decrease was observed in 2023 and 2024, falling to 41.85% and 34.94% respectively, and continued to 34.06% in 2025. This recent trend suggests increasing cost pressures, decreased pricing power, or a change in product mix.
Correlation with Revenue
While not the primary focus, a review of revenue alongside the operating profit margin reveals a complex relationship. Revenue did not consistently increase alongside the margin, particularly during the period of significant margin expansion (2010-2018). This suggests that margin improvements were not solely driven by increased sales volume, but rather by factors affecting profitability per unit sold.

In summary, the operating profit margin demonstrated a dynamic pattern over the analyzed period. The company experienced substantial margin growth, particularly between 2010 and 2018, but more recently has faced headwinds resulting in a declining trend. Further investigation into the underlying drivers of these fluctuations is warranted.


Comparison to Competitors

Texas Instruments Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).