Franklin Resources Boosts Stake in Texas Instruments

Investment firm increases holding in semiconductor company by 1% in Q3

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Franklin Resources Inc. grew its position in Texas Instruments Incorporated by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 7,214,834 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at $1.33 billion.

Why it matters

Texas Instruments is a major player in the semiconductor industry, and changes in institutional ownership of its stock can signal broader trends and investor sentiment around the company and the sector as a whole.

The details

Franklin Resources, an investment management firm, increased its stake in Texas Instruments by adding 72,386 shares during the third quarter. This boosts its total ownership to 7.2 million shares, or 0.79% of the company. The move comes as Texas Instruments has seen its stock price fluctuate in recent months amid broader volatility in the chip sector.

  • Franklin Resources filed its 13F report for the 3rd quarter of 2026 on March 11, 2026.

The players

Franklin Resources Inc.

A global investment management organization that provides a range of investment products and services to institutional and individual investors around the world.

Texas Instruments Incorporated

A global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog integrated circuits and embedded processors used in a wide range of electronic equipment.

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The takeaway

The increase in Franklin Resources' stake in Texas Instruments reflects ongoing institutional investor interest in the semiconductor company, which remains a key player in the broader chip industry despite recent market volatility.