Texas Instruments forecast first-quarter profit below analysts' estimates on Thursday, as the analog chipmaker grapples with an inventory buildup in its key automotive and industrial markets.

Texas Instruments Inc. shares declined the most in nearly five years after the chipmaker gave a disappointing earnings forecast for the current period, hurt by still-sluggish demand and higher manufacturing costs.

Key Takeaways Texas Instruments shares tumbled Friday, leading other analog chipmaker stocks lower. The losses came after the company’s disappointing profit forecast raised worries about broader industry headwinds.

Dallas-based Texas Instruments gave a disappointing earnings forecast for the current period, hurt by still-sluggish chip demand and higher manufacturing costs.

What Happened? Shares of analog chip manufacturer Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) fell 5.9% in the morning session after the company reported underwhelming fourth-quarter results, with earnings guidance for the next quarter falling short of Wall Street's expectations.

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, retreating from the prior session's all-time high to close out the holiday-shortened trading week.Texas Instruments issued an underwhelming earnings forecast and the chipmaker's shares tumbled.