Texas Instruments (TI) delivered a blowout first quarter. Revenue hit $4.83 billion – well above the $4.53B forecast. Q2 guidance also topped expectations: $5.0B–$5.4B vs. $4.86B consensus. EPS seen at $1.77–$2.05, above $1.57 estimate.

The news sent TI shares up over 8% in after‑hours trading.

Key drivers: Industrial and data center businesses. Industrial grew >30% year‑on‑year and >20% sequentially – all regions and sectors. Data center surged ~90% YoY and >25% sequentially. Communications equipment rose ~25% YoY, auto saw mid‑single‑digit growth.

TI’s analog chips are everywhere – power management, signal conversion. The company is seen as a demand bellwether across industries. After inventory digestion, industrial and auto customers are restocking. AI‑driven data center build‑outs add fuel.

Q1 gross margin hit 58% (up 210bps), operating margin 37%, net income $1.5B or $1.68 per share (including a $0.05 tax benefit).

TI shares are up over 35% year‑to‑date, nearing all‑time highs.

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