Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTRick OrfordSat, July 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM GMT+2 6 min readAI technology concept by NMStudio789 via ShutterstockIf I ask anyone to name their favorite semiconductor stock, chances are, they'll default to the big names like NVIDIA, AMD, or Broadcom. And I clearly see why. These companies have dominated the artificial intelligence landscape and have returned hundreds, if not thousands, of percent to shareholders. But some investors are looking for something different. Growth is always nice, but you can't go wrong with reliable dividends on the side. After all, you can't spend capital appreciation until you sell your shares. More News from BarchartStop Missing Market Moves: Get the FREE Barchart Brief – your midday dose of stock movers, trending sectors, and actionable trade ideas, delivered right to your inbox. Sign Up Now!Thankfully, there are a handful of AI semiconductor companies that offer both growth potential and consistent dividends - some more consistent than others.So, today, let's take a look at Texas Instruments and Qualcomm to see which dividend chip stock is the better buy today.Texas Instruments (TXN)Texas Instruments, better known as TI, is one of the world's largest analog and embedded semiconductor companies. When I say analog here, I don't mean those massive CRT TVs from the late 90s. Analog semiconductors are used for detecting continuous signals like voltage, current, temperature, sound, light, pressure, etc. Before AI, these chips were used for factory automation, medical devices, renewable energy systems, and other industrial facilities. However, with the arrival of the artificial intelligence boom, TI is now expanding its core products to meet demand for analog and power management chips. Basically, the company has created its own niche within the broader AI semiconductor industry instead of directly competing with traditional AI chip companies like Broadcom, Marvell, and NVIDIA. Qualcomm Inc (QCOM)On the other hand, Qualcomm is stepping into the ring with those very same AI chip companies. While the company is better known for its Snapdragon processors for smartphones, it's now expanding into AI data centers, among other things. Its recent Qualcomm Dragonfly portfolio was released alongside a multi-generation agreement to supply data-center processors to Meta. That kind of high-profile partnership is just what Qualcomm needed to step away from "that one smartphone CPU maker" identity. Similar industry, different playbooksI've already laid out a few differences between the two companies. But there are some more, especially with how they make their money. Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info