Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.48
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
100.0%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
22 years
TXN Dividend Income Check
Safety
100.0% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.4% and trend is rising.
TXN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$5.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout100.0%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout134.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR5.5%
5Y CAGR8.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return76.4%
5Y Total Return68.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,86510Y ago$56,66520Y ago$93,969
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
TXN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
TXN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Texas Instruments Incorporated distributes 100.0% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 134.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TXN has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.5% and 5-year CAGR of 8.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TXN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 68.6%, with dividends contributing 14.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $56,665 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
TXN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$25.48
Avg/Payment$1.2740
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026Latest | $1.4200 | — | 2.00% | May 19, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $1.4200 | — | 2.58% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $1.4200 | ↑ +4.4% | 3.41% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.3600 | — | 3.00% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $1.3600 | — | 3.36% | May 13, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $1.3600 | — | 2.88% | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $1.3600 | ↑ +4.6% | 2.59% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 2.55% | Aug 13, 2024 |
TXN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 7
Safety
At Risk
100.0% payout
Streak
22Y
8.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd TXNTexas Instruments In… | $255.7B | 1.9% | 100.0% | 22 | At Risk |
 ADIAnalog Devices, Inc. | $197.6B | 1.0% | 84.9% | 22 | Watch |
3rd  MCHPMicrochip Technology… | $53.3B | 1.8% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 STMSTMicroelectronics N… | $50.8B | 0.6% | 1.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
 NXPINXP Semiconductors N… | $73.8B | 1.4% | 50.7% | 8 | Sustainable |
1st  SWKSSkyworks Solutions, … | $10.9B | 3.8% | 90.7% | 12 | At Risk |
 MPWRMonolithic Power Sys… | $78.0B | 0.4% | 46.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
TXN Annual Dividend History (1972–2026)
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.84 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $5.50 | 4.6% | 4 | $5.45 | 100.9% | 0.99x | 3.4% |
| 2024 | $5.26 | 4.8% | 4 | $5.20 | 101.2% | 0.99x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $5.02 | 7.0% | 4 | $7.07 | 71.0% | 1.41x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $4.69 | 11.4% | 4 | $9.41 | 49.8% | 2.01x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $4.21 | 13.2% | 4 | $8.27 | 50.9% | 1.96x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $3.72 | 15.9% | 4 | $5.97 | 62.3% | 1.60x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $3.21 | 22.1% | 4 | $5.24 | 61.3% | 1.63x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $2.63 | 24.1% | 4 | $5.59 | 47.0% | 2.13x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $2.12 | 29.3% | 4 | $3.61 | 58.7% | 1.70x | 1.3% |
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Start ComparisonTXN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TXN stock.
How much dividend does TXN pay per share?
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TXN's next ex-dividend date?
TXN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TXN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TXN's dividend safe?
TXN's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +100.0% and FCF payout ratio of +134.0%. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is TXN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Texas Instruments Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TXN pay dividends?
Texas Instruments Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TXN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TXN five years ago would be worth approximately $16,865 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TXN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TXN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.