Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second 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.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
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 192.0%, 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: 2.6% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 3.3% 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 33.5%, with dividends contributing 14.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $47,369 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 7, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 2.81% | May 21, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Analog, Mixed-Signal and RF Chips
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd TXNTexas Instruments In… | $192.5B | 2.6% | 100.0% | 22 | At Risk |
AVGOBroadcom Inc. | $1.5T | 0.7% | 48.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
ADIAnalog Devices, Inc. | $173.7B | 1.1% | 84.9% | 22 | Watch |
QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporate… | $152.9B | 2.4% | 68.7% | 23 | Watch |
MRVLMarvell Technology, … | $70.7B | 0.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
NXPINXP Semiconductors N… | $57.1B | 1.8% | 50.7% | 8 | Sustainable |
3rd MCHPMicrochip Technology… | $40.2B | 2.4% | — | 5 | Unknown |
STMSTMicroelectronics N… | $30.2B | 0.9% | 18.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st SWKSSkyworks Solutions, … | $8.9B | 4.7% | 90.7% | 12 | At Risk |
Annual Dividend History
55 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.42 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 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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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 +2.6%. Payments are made 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 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 +192.0%. 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 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 $13,350 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 +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.