In a nutshell, NI operates in some desirable industrial end markets, but its margins lag behind its peers. As such, an acquirer could add value by improving NI's operational performance while gaining ...

National Instruments Corp. (NATI), a Texas-based software provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OptimalPlus Ltd., a global data analytics software company, in a deal valued at ...

National Instruments (NATI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago. These ...

As a tech analyst, I cover a whole range of topics relating to the tech industry. Oftentimes it’s the latest product and service announcements, but I also like to cover the “softer” stuff, such as ...

After reviewing wide-moat rated Emerson’s EMR presentation on the National Instruments NATI acquisition, we reduce our fair value estimate to $103 from $105. Emerson’s proposed NI deal undoubtedly ...

We raise our fair value estimate for narrow-moat National Instruments NATI to $60 per share from $48 to reflect an agreement to be acquired by wide-moat Emerson EMR. We assign a 100% probability to ...

Update 5:55pm: Adds dividend details from merger agreement. "With this expansion into test and measurement, Emerson will enhance its automation capabilities and gain a broader set of customers that ...

For nearly 40 years, NI has worked with engineers and scientists to provide answers to the most challenging questions. Through these pursuits, NI customers have brought hundreds of thousands of ...

This morning, National Instruments rival Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR) announced it has signed a "definitive agreement" to acquire National Instruments for $60 per share in cash -- or $8.2 billion in ...