Baird Raises Texas Instruments Price Target to $175, Maintains Neutral Rating

Baird has adjusted Texas Instruments’ (NASDAQ: TXN) financial outlook, increasing the semiconductor company’s price target to $175 from the previous $125. Despite this significant increase, Baird maintains a Neutral rating on the stock due to concerns about potential risks in the semiconductor industry, particularly around pricing dynamics. The firm acknowledges that inventory levels across the sector have hit record highs, but suggests that pricing may not be at immediate risk. Baird notes that the second quarter revenue guidance for Texas Instruments appears to be following normal seasonal trends, indicating some stabilization in end demand. However, the outlook for the second half of the year is critical, especially in terms of how it will impact inventory levels within the industry.

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Shares Drop after Disappointing Q2 Outlook

Cadence Design Systems’ shares plunged in extended trading after the company issued a weak outlook for its fiscal second quarter. Sales are projected between $1.03B and $1.05B, falling short of analysts’ estimates of $1.11B. Adjusted earnings are expected in the range of $1.20 to $1.24 per share, significantly below analysts’ expectations of $1.43 per share. Despite this, Cadence raised its full-year outlook with sales anticipated between $4.56B and $4.62B, an increase from its previous forecast. Adjusted earnings are also expected to be higher, ranging between $5.88 and $5.98 per share. Notably, Cadence’s revenue slipped 1% in the first quarter, but its adjusted earnings per share came in above analysts’ estimates.

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