Did The Market Read Texas Instruments Stock Right?

Shares of Texas Instruments (TXN) rose 60.4% in the twelve months to October 19, 2026, against 16.8% for the S&P 500. The stock posted its largest one-day gain in that time on April 23, 2026. It climbed 19.4% the day after the chip maker reported first-quarter results and forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates. So what changed inside Texas Instruments to earn that price.