NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)


Market Price (7/22/2026): $271.8 | Market Cap: $68.7 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)


Market Price (7/22/2026): $271.8
Market Cap: $68.7 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.3%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, CFO LTM is 3.0 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.6 Bil

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 3.4 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 48%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Fintech & Digital Payments, Automation & Robotics, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -35%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -31%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.4%

Key risks
NXPI key risks include [1] significant revenue exposure to China, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.3%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, CFO LTM is 3.0 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.6 Bil
3 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 3.4 Bil
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 48%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Fintech & Digital Payments, Automation & Robotics, Show more.
6 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -35%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -31%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.4%
8 Key risks
NXPI key risks include [1] significant revenue exposure to China, Show more.

NXPI in ETFs

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SMH1.3%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/17/2026

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) stock has gained about 40% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q1 2026 Financial Performance and Upbeat Fiscal Q2 2026 Outlook. NXP Semiconductors reported robust fiscal Q1 2026 earnings on April 29, 2026, exceeding analyst expectations with an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $3.05, outperforming the consensus estimate of $2.98. Revenue for the quarter reached $3.18 billion, surpassing expectations of $3.14 billion and marking a 12.2% year-over-year increase. The company further enhanced investor confidence by providing strong guidance for fiscal Q2 2026, projecting revenue between $3.35 billion and $3.55 billion, representing an anticipated year-over-year growth of 14% to 21%.

2. Robust Semiconductor Market Growth Fueled by AI and Key End Markets. The broader semiconductor industry experienced significant momentum throughout fiscal Q2 2026, transitioning from a selective recovery to a full upcycle. The overall served semiconductor market is now forecast to reach $433 billion in 2026, representing a 7.9% year-over-year increase. This industry expansion was primarily driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, including AI accelerators, GPUs, and advanced networking processors, which served as the dominant growth engine. NXP, with its strong presence in automotive, industrial & IoT, and communications infrastructure markets, is well-positioned to capitalize on these AI-driven and connectivity trends.

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Updated on 7/17/2026

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) stock has gained about 40% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q1 2026 Financial Performance and Upbeat Fiscal Q2 2026 Outlook. NXP Semiconductors reported robust fiscal Q1 2026 earnings on April 29, 2026, exceeding analyst expectations with an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $3.05, outperforming the consensus estimate of $2.98. Revenue for the quarter reached $3.18 billion, surpassing expectations of $3.14 billion and marking a 12.2% year-over-year increase. The company further enhanced investor confidence by providing strong guidance for fiscal Q2 2026, projecting revenue between $3.35 billion and $3.55 billion, representing an anticipated year-over-year growth of 14% to 21%.

2. Robust Semiconductor Market Growth Fueled by AI and Key End Markets. The broader semiconductor industry experienced significant momentum throughout fiscal Q2 2026, transitioning from a selective recovery to a full upcycle. The overall served semiconductor market is now forecast to reach $433 billion in 2026, representing a 7.9% year-over-year increase. This industry expansion was primarily driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, including AI accelerators, GPUs, and advanced networking processors, which served as the dominant growth engine. NXP, with its strong presence in automotive, industrial & IoT, and communications infrastructure markets, is well-positioned to capitalize on these AI-driven and connectivity trends.

3. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Upgraded Price Targets. Analyst sentiment toward NXP Semiconductors remained constructive throughout the period, with a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' and an average price target of approximately $307 following the strong fiscal Q1 2026 results. Multiple financial firms subsequently raised their price targets for NXPI; for instance, TD Cowen increased its target to $340, and BofA raised its target to $310 in July 2026. A high price target of $400 was also issued by Cantor Fitzgerald on June 29, 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 39.2% change in NXPI stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 27.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120267212026Change
Stock Price ($)196.19273.1539.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,26912,6152.8%
Net Income Margin (%)16.5%21.0%27.7%
P/E Multiple24.526.06.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)253253-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution39.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NXPI39.2% 
Market (SPY)15.1%43.1%
Sector (XLK)36.0%51.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 26.9% change in NXPI stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 22.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)123120257212026Change
Stock Price ($)215.21273.1526.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,04512,6154.7%
Net Income Margin (%)17.1%21.0%22.9%
P/E Multiple26.326.0-1.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)252253-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution26.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NXPI26.9% 
Market (SPY)10.0%45.8%
Sector (XLK)25.7%51.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 27.2% change in NXPI stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 12.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257212026Change
Stock Price ($)214.67273.1527.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,32312,6152.4%
Net Income Margin (%)19.2%21.0%9.8%
P/E Multiple23.126.012.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2542530.4%
Cumulative Contribution27.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NXPI27.2% 
Market (SPY)22.1%47.7%
Sector (XLK)43.4%51.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 40.8% change in NXPI stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 41.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020237212026Change
Stock Price ($)194.00273.1540.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,19012,615-4.4%
Net Income Margin (%)20.8%21.0%1.1%
P/E Multiple18.326.041.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2602532.7%
Cumulative Contribution40.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NXPI40.8% 
Market (SPY)74.8%63.1%
Sector (XLK)111.9%65.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
NXPI Return45%-29%48%-8%6%24%85%
Peers Return39%-16%26%-6%8%38%107%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%9%98%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NXPI Win Rate75%25%58%25%50%57% 
Peers Win Rate62%40%60%37%47%46% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%43% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NXPI Max Drawdown-19%-40%-24%-28%-37%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-32%-27%-28%-37%-25% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TXN, ADI, MCHP, ON, QCOM. See NXPI Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventNXPIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven273 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-18.8%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.1%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven630 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven42 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-13.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven42 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-39.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven64.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven426 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-52.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven108.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven203 days140 days

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In The Past

NXP Semiconductors's stock fell -37.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 59.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventNXPIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven273 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven42 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-39.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven64.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven426 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-52.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven108.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven203 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven37 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven106 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-21.3%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven18 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-39.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.2%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days123 days

Compare to TXN, ADI, MCHP, ON, QCOM

In The Past

NXP Semiconductors's stock fell -37.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 59.2% gain to breakeven.

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About NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor products. Its offerings span essential components such as microcontrollers, various application processors (including the i.MX 8 and 9 families), communication processors, and advanced wireless connectivity solutions. These products serve as fundamental building blocks for a wide array of electronic systems across multiple industries.

The company's diverse product range includes specialized solutions like Near Field Communication (NFC), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth Low-Energy, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi integrated SoCs, along with analog and interface devices, radio frequency power amplifiers, and security controllers. NXP also produces semiconductor-based environmental and inertial sensors, such as pressure, inertial, magnetic, and gyroscopic sensors, which are critical for enabling intelligent and connected devices.

NXP's solutions are vital for applications in key markets, including the automotive sector, industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, mobile devices, and communication infrastructure. The company markets its products to a broad customer base, which includes original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract manufacturers, and distributors, operating internationally with a significant presence in regions like China, the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, and Japan.

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They're like 'the Intel inside' for the automotive industry, providing the specialized 'brains' and connectivity chips for modern cars.

Think of them as a specialized Broadcom or Texas Instruments, making the embedded processing and secure connectivity chips for everything from smart industrial equipment to mobile payment systems.

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  • Microcontrollers: Embedded processing units designed for specific control applications within electronic systems.
  • Application Processors: High-performance integrated circuits, including the i.MX family, used for complex computing tasks in various devices.
  • Communication Processors: Specialized processors engineered to manage and accelerate data flow for networking and communication infrastructure.
  • Wireless Connectivity Solutions: Integrated circuits enabling a range of wireless communication protocols such as NFC, UWB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
  • Analog & Interface Devices: Components that convert and manage analog signals and facilitate data exchange between different electronic systems.
  • Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers: Devices used to increase the power of radio frequency signals, typically in wireless transmission systems.
  • Security Controllers: Dedicated chips providing secure storage, authentication, and execution environments for sensitive data and applications.
  • Semiconductor-based Sensors: Integrated circuits that detect and measure physical parameters such as pressure, inertia, magnetism, and gyroscope movements.

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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) primarily sells its products to other companies.

Based on the provided company description, NXP Semiconductors markets its products to the following categories of business customers:

  • Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Contract manufacturers
  • Distributors

The background description does not specify individual public company names within these categories.

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  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSM)

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Rafael Sotomayor, President and Chief Executive Officer

Rafael Sotomayor was appointed President of NXP Semiconductors in April 2025 and Chief Executive Officer in October 2025. He has 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Sotomayor joined NXP in 2014, where he held various general manager roles across the company's Mobile, Industrial, and IoT segments. Prior to NXP, he served as Vice President of Marketing at Broadcom in the wireless connectivity business and also held positions at Motorola and Intel.

Bill Betz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Bill Betz was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NXP Semiconductors in October 2021. He joined NXP in 2013 and possesses over 20 years of finance experience within the semiconductor industry. Before his tenure at NXP, Betz held finance leadership positions at Fairchild Semiconductor, LSI Corporation, and Agere Systems.

Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Lars Reger serves as NXP Semiconductors' Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, where he leads new business activities and research and development in key markets such as automotive, industrial 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, connectivity, and infrastructure. He joined NXP in 2008 as the head of automotive strategy. His career before NXP included roles at Siemens Semiconductors as a product engineer, Infineon (where his positions included head of process and product engineering, project manager for mobile system chips, and director of IP management), and Continental (where he was responsible for business development and product management within the connectivity business unit). Reger also served as a Non-Executive Director at AT&S from 2020 to 2024 and at Telit from 2014 to 2018.

Jennifer Wuamett, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and Chief Sustainability Officer

Jennifer Wuamett is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Sustainability Officer for NXP Semiconductors. She joined NXP in 2015 following the merger with Freescale Semiconductor, initially serving as NXP's deputy general counsel and chief intellectual property officer. Prior to joining NXP, she was Freescale's general counsel and chief intellectual property officer. Wuamett also worked in Motorola's legal department starting in 1997, focusing on intellectual property and complex transactions, and was previously an attorney in private practice with Quarles & Brady.

Charles Dachs, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Secure Connected Edge

Charles Dachs holds the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager for Secure Connected Edge at NXP Semiconductors. In this capacity, he is responsible for driving leadership in edge processing across industrial and IoT markets and overseeing solutions for security and connectivity ecosystems. Dachs has more than 25 years of experience in advanced and emerging technologies, beginning his career at Philips Research in the Netherlands. He has held various leadership roles in research and development, product management, marketing, and general management at both NXP and Philips. His previous roles include General Manager of Industrial/IoT and Edge, and General Manager of Secure Embedded Transactions (NFC and UWB). Earlier in his career, he worked with Philips Semiconductors, Philips Research, and CERN.

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Key Risks to NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)

  1. High Dependency on the Automotive Sector and Cyclicality of the Semiconductor Industry: NXP Semiconductors has a significant portion of its revenue derived from the automotive sector, making it highly susceptible to fluctuations in global vehicle sales, production levels, and inventory adjustments within the automotive industry. The broader semiconductor industry is also inherently cyclical, characterized by periods of oversupply, price erosion, and unpredictable demand, which can directly impact NXP's financial performance. Recent reports indicate an oversupply of automotive chips and a slowdown in demand, contributing to revenue declines and challenging forecasts for the company.

  2. Geopolitical Risks and Supply Chain Complexities: NXP's international operations expose it to various geopolitical risks, including global trade tensions, regulatory changes, and international disputes. These factors can lead to disruptions in the company's supply chain, increased operational costs (e.g., tariffs), and affect the timely availability of raw materials and manufacturing capabilities. Cybersecurity threats also pose a risk, potentially compromising intellectual property and disrupting operations. Recent events, such as the Dutch government's intervention in the ownership structure of Nexperia (a former NXP division) due to national security concerns, highlight the tangible impact of geopolitical factors on the semiconductor supply chain.

  3. Intense Competition and the Need for Continuous Innovation: The semiconductor industry is fiercely competitive, with numerous companies vying for market share. NXP must constantly innovate and introduce new technologies and products to maintain its competitive edge, given the rapid technological advancements and short product lifecycles characteristic of the sector. Failure to invest adequately in research and development or to keep pace with evolving technological demands (such as those in AI, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and 5G) could result in a loss of market share and reduced profitability.

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Major customers (e.g., in automotive, industrial, and mobile sectors) increasingly designing their own custom integrated circuits (ICs) for core functionalities, thereby reducing their reliance on external semiconductor suppliers for these key components.

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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) addresses several significant markets with its semiconductor products and services:

  • Microcontrollers (MCUs): The global microcontroller market size was estimated at USD 40.23 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 105.32 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0% from 2026 to 2033.
  • Near Field Communication (NFC) Solutions: The global near field communication (NFC) market was valued at USD 29.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 101.8 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 13.1% during the forecast period of 2025-2034. North America held a market share of 27.1% in 2024.
  • Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Solutions: The global ultra-wideband (UWB) market size was estimated at USD 2.12 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 12.31 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 21.64% from 2025 to 2034. North America dominated the UWB market with the largest market share of 43% in 2024.
  • Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) Solutions: The global Bluetooth Low Energy market is expected to reach a market size of USD 12.1 billion in 2025 and USD 39.1 billion in 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.5% from 2025 to 2035.
  • Zigbee Wireless Connectivity Solutions: The global Zigbee automation market size was valued at USD 23.13 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 26.45 billion in 2026 to USD 55.32 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 13.6% during the forecast period. North America captured approximately 43% of the total revenue in the Zigbee market in 2024.
  • Wi-Fi (Semiconductor Chipsets): The global Wi-Fi chipset market size was estimated at USD 21.58 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 34.53 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 4.81% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia-Pacific region dominated the Wi-Fi chipset market with a 43% market share in 2024.
  • Inertial Sensors: The global inertial sensing products market is estimated to be valued at USD 7.0 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 15.3 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% over the forecast period.
  • Pressure Sensors (Semiconductor-based): The global pressure sensors market size is projected to expand from USD 19.93 billion in 2025 to USD 33.92 billion by 2031, registering a 9.26% CAGR between 2026 and 2031. Asia-Pacific held the largest 39.73% revenue share in 2025.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) over the next 2-3 years:

1. Growth in the Automotive Sector: NXP anticipates significant revenue growth from its automotive segment, driven by the increasing semiconductor content per vehicle. This includes the widespread adoption of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), advancements in electrification, and the expansion of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), radar systems, and in-vehicle connectivity solutions.

2. Expansion in the Industrial & Internet of Things (IoT) Segment: The Industrial & IoT segment is projected to be a major growth driver, with a particular focus on high-performance, energy-efficient edge artificial intelligence (AI) processing. This growth is also supported by increasing demand in industrial automation, energy storage systems, and building automation.

3. Strategic Acquisitions and Product Portfolio Enhancements: NXP's strategic acquisitions, such as TTTech Auto, Aviva Links, and Kinara, Inc., are expected to enhance its offerings in automotive safety systems, in-vehicle connectivity, and AI-powered edge solutions. The company's S32 platform for software-defined vehicles is also a key product family projected for substantial growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • In Q1 2025, NXP Semiconductors returned $303 million to shareholders through share repurchases.
  • Under a buyback program announced in January 2022, the company completed repurchases of 11,130,483 shares, totaling $2,448.03 million, through December 31, 2025.
  • An additional $2 billion authorization for the existing share repurchase program was approved in August 2024, supplementing approximately $726 million remaining from previous authorizations.

Share Issuance

  • NXP Semiconductors has seen a consistent decline in its shares outstanding, with 0.254 billion shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, representing a 1.46% year-over-year decrease.
  • Shares outstanding declined by 1.36% in 2025 from 2024, 1.35% in 2024 from 2023, and 1.02% in 2023 from 2022.

Inbound Investments

  • NXP Semiconductors received a €1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank in April 2025, specifically allocated for research and development initiatives.

Outbound Investments

  • In June 2025, NXP acquired TTTech Auto for $625 million to advance its software-defined vehicle capabilities.
  • The company acquired Kinara Inc. for $307 million in February 2025, bolstering its edge AI solutions.
  • NXP also acquired Aviva Links for $242.5 million in December 2024, aimed at enhancing in-vehicle connectivity.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the last 12 months, leading up to a recent report, were approximately $397 million.
  • In Q4 2025, NXP invested $98.0 million in capital expenditures.
  • NXP is in the midst of a multi-year manufacturing investment cycle, having invested about $1.7 billion of a planned $3.4 billion into its VSMC and ESMC partnerships to enhance long-term gross margin and improve supply security.

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Financials

NXPITXNADIMCHPONQCOMMedian
NameNXP Semi.Texas In.Analog D.Microchi.ON Semic.Qualcomm  
Mkt Price273.15291.30382.8183.3891.06173.50223.32
Mkt Cap69.0264.8186.745.235.9185.0127.0
Rev LTM12,61518,43812,7404,7136,06344,48712,678
Op Inc LTM3,2146,6414,1925301,06111,3943,703
FCF LTM2,5543,7214,5658711,18112,5023,138
FCF 3Y Avg2,3432,0393,6411,4171,07212,1542,191
CFO LTM3,0487,8245,1069621,39714,2854,077
CFO 3Y Avg3,0926,7504,4121,5841,82513,4583,752

Growth & Margins

NXPITXNADIMCHPONQCOMMedian
NameNXP Semi.Texas In.Analog D.Microchi.ON Semic.Qualcomm  
Rev Chg LTM2.4%14.9%29.8%7.1%-9.0%5.2%6.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-1.4%-1.1%1.6%-14.9%-9.8%3.3%-1.3%
Rev Chg Q12.2%18.6%37.2%35.1%4.7%-3.5%15.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.8%4.3%8.4%7.8%1.1%-0.8%3.5%
Op Inc Chg LTM-3.0%20.7%81.4%41.1%-20.8%-2.3%9.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-4.9%-9.3%9.3%-20.7%-25.3%-0.8%-7.1%
Op Mgn LTM25.5%36.0%32.9%11.2%17.5%25.6%25.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg26.8%36.4%27.4%17.8%22.9%26.0%26.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.7%1.3%3.2%4.9%5.0%-1.6%2.2%
CFO/Rev LTM24.2%42.4%40.1%20.4%23.0%32.1%28.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg24.2%39.4%40.1%26.2%26.2%33.0%29.6%
FCF/Rev LTM20.2%20.2%35.8%18.5%19.5%28.1%20.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg18.3%11.6%32.9%23.4%16.1%29.8%20.9%

Valuation

NXPITXNADIMCHPONQCOMMedian
NameNXP Semi.Texas In.Analog D.Microchi.ON Semic.Qualcomm  
Mkt Cap69.0264.8186.745.235.9185.0127.0
P/S5.514.414.79.65.94.27.8
P/Op Inc21.539.944.585.233.816.236.8
P/EBIT17.639.543.892.450.314.941.6
P/E26.049.356.3196.362.618.652.8
P/CFO22.633.836.646.925.712.929.8
Total Yield5.3%3.9%2.8%2.7%1.6%7.4%3.4%
Dividend Yield1.5%1.9%1.1%2.2%0.0%2.1%1.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.6%0.9%2.6%3.0%3.9%6.2%3.3%
D/E0.20.10.00.10.10.10.1
Net D/E0.10.00.00.10.00.00.0

Returns

NXPITXNADIMCHPONQCOMMedian
NameNXP Semi.Texas In.Analog D.Microchi.ON Semic.Qualcomm  
1M Rtn-12.5%-9.8%-11.9%-16.4%-25.1%-23.3%-14.5%
3M Rtn22.1%25.6%2.3%3.5%4.8%28.5%13.4%
6M Rtn19.4%55.4%30.2%15.2%51.6%13.8%24.8%
12M Rtn21.8%39.6%61.3%16.0%50.4%11.4%30.7%
3Y Rtn35.1%72.5%109.3%0.2%-7.8%48.5%41.8%
1M Excs Rtn-12.6%-9.9%-12.0%-16.5%-25.2%-23.4%-14.6%
3M Excs Rtn18.2%19.7%-4.9%-1.4%0.8%21.0%9.5%
6M Excs Rtn8.0%45.6%20.0%4.6%42.7%1.7%14.0%
12M Excs Rtn3.8%19.0%41.2%-4.7%30.7%-4.8%11.4%
3Y Excs Rtn-31.1%9.2%42.6%-66.5%-75.3%-15.6%-23.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment12,26912,61413,27613,20511,063
Total12,26912,61413,27613,20511,063


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20182017201620152014
Corporate and Other1,9031,415-116-134-54
High Performance Mixed Signal807656-302  
Standard Products 31268  
HPMS   1,885983
SP   264120
Total2,7102,102-1502,0151,049


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$273.15 
Market Cap ($ Bil)69.0 
First Trading Date08/06/2010 
Distance from 52W High-17.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$296.26$238.32
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-7.8%14.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility73.4%48.2%
Downside Capture170.74164.28
Upside Capture213.56152.70
Correlation (SPY)43.7%47.6%
NXPI Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.792.752.061.851.791.77
Up Beta1.612.081.871.741.731.81
Down Beta3.082.494.693.022.571.79
Up Capture263%283%205%195%194%576%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days11233865127388
Down Capture312%308%104%128%133%111%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days10182560125363

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NXPI
NXPI23.2%48.1%0.57-
Sector ETF (XLK)39.3%24.7%1.2951.5%
Equity (SPY)20.3%12.6%1.1947.7%
Gold (GLD)21.6%28.1%0.6916.5%
Commodities (DBC)31.4%19.1%1.302.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.0%14.0%0.7611.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.6%42.9%-1.2526.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NXPI
NXPI7.9%41.9%0.30-
Sector ETF (XLK)19.8%25.6%0.6970.3%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.1%0.5867.3%
Gold (GLD)17.3%18.4%0.7610.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.9%19.5%0.3513.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.9%18.9%0.0540.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)14.9%53.4%0.4627.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NXPI
NXPI14.5%40.8%0.47-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.6%24.8%0.9066.7%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7265.1%
Gold (GLD)11.2%16.1%0.579.0%
Commodities (DBC)7.2%17.9%0.3221.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.1%20.7%0.2143.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.7%66.2%0.9919.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6152026-4.5%
Average Daily Volume4.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity252.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.5%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/2/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/28/202625.5%26.9%43.4%
2/3/2026-4.5%-0.9%-6.4%
10/28/2025-3.9%-5.0%-13.8%
7/22/2025-0.1%0.1%0.4%
4/28/2025-6.9%-5.8%-0.0%
2/4/2025-1.1%2.6%5.9%
11/5/2024-5.2%-4.2%-5.6%
7/23/2024-7.6%-9.9%-10.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141513
# Negative879
Median Positive3.0%5.1%8.7%
Median Negative-4.2%-5.0%-5.3%
Max Positive25.5%26.9%43.4%
Max Negative-7.6%-9.9%-13.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/28/202625.5%26.9%43.4%
2/3/2026-4.5%-0.9%-6.4%
10/28/2025-3.9%-5.0%-13.8%
7/22/2025-0.1%0.1%0.4%
4/28/2025-6.9%-5.8%-0.0%
2/4/2025-1.1%2.6%5.9%
11/5/2024-5.2%-4.2%-5.6%
7/23/2024-7.6%-9.9%-10.5%
4/30/20243.7%5.1%10.8%
2/6/20240.9%7.1%13.7%
11/7/20231.6%1.1%12.6%
7/25/20234.3%5.7%-5.3%
5/2/20233.3%1.2%7.9%
1/31/20232.7%4.4%-0.3%
11/1/20223.9%8.1%20.4%
7/26/20220.2%6.0%-0.1%
5/3/20220.6%-2.3%4.3%
11/2/20210.7%8.8%8.7%
8/3/20210.7%3.9%2.9%
4/27/2021-0.8%-6.4%-0.1%
2/2/20213.3%9.7%2.6%
10/8/20205.0%1.5%8.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141513
# Negative879
Median Positive3.0%5.1%8.7%
Median Negative-4.2%-5.0%-5.3%
Max Positive25.5%26.9%43.4%
Max Negative-7.6%-9.9%-13.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202407/23/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202307/25/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202207/26/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202407/23/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202307/25/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202207/26/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202104/27/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202010/27/202010-Q
06/30/202007/28/202010-Q
03/31/202004/28/202010-Q
12/31/201902/27/202010-K
09/30/201910/29/201910-Q
06/30/201907/30/20196-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/8/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue3.35 Bil3.45 Bil3.55 Bil9.5% Higher NewGuidance: 3.15 Bil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Gross Profit1.93 Bil2.00 Bil2.08 Bil   
Q2 2026 Gross Margin57.5%58.0%58.5% 1.0%Higher NewGuidance: 57.0% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Operating Income1.13 Bil1.20 Bil1.26 Bil   
Q2 2026 Operating Margin33.8%34.7%35.6% 2.0%Higher NewGuidance: 32.65% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Earnings Per Share - diluted3.293.53.7218.0% Higher NewGuidance: 2.97 for Q1 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/3/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue3.05 Bil3.15 Bil3.25 Bil-4.5% Lower NewGuidance: 3.30 Bil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Gross Margin56.5%57.0%57.5% -0.5%Lower NewGuidance: 57.5% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Operating Margin31.7%32.65%33.6% -1.9%Lower NewGuidance: 34.55% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Earnings Per Share - diluted2.772.973.17-9.5% Lower NewGuidance: 3.28 for Q4 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Revenue3.20 Bil3.30 Bil3.40 Bil4.8% Higher NewGuidance: 3.15 Bil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Gross Margin57.0%57.5%58.0% 0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 57.0% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Operating Margin33.7%34.55%35.4% 0.8%Higher NewGuidance: 33.7% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Earnings Per Share - diluted3.073.283.495.8% Higher NewGuidance: 3.1 for Q3 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 6/17/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Micallef, AndrewEVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell6172026315.571,000315,5702,821,827Form
2Jensen, Christopher LEVP, Chief People OfficerDirectSell6032026316.531,746552,6611,153,119Form
3Jensen, Christopher LEVP, Chief People OfficerDirectSell4272026234.034,5761,070,9211,261,188Form
4Micallef, AndrewEVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell3182026194.581,000194,5801,934,514Form
5Wuamett, JenniferEVP & General CounselDirectSell1062026220.9412,4252,745,2182,609,559Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Micallef, AndrewEVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell6172026315.571,000315,5702,821,827Form
2Jensen, Christopher LEVP, Chief People OfficerDirectSell6032026316.531,746552,6611,153,119Form
3Jensen, Christopher LEVP, Chief People OfficerDirectSell4272026234.034,5761,070,9211,261,188Form
4Micallef, AndrewEVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell3182026194.581,000194,5801,934,514Form
5Wuamett, JenniferEVP & General CounselDirectSell1062026220.9412,4252,745,2182,609,559Form
6Micallef, AndrewEVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell12172025230.781,000230,7802,525,195Form
7Jensen, Christopher LEVP, Chief People OfficerDirectSell12052025228.172,300524,7912,273,714Form
8Southern, Julie DirectBuy12052025225.4822550,7332,691,555Form
9Betz, WilliamEVP & CFODirectSell11142025201.937,2991,473,887306,901Form
10Wuamett, JenniferEVP & General CounselDirectSell11062025207.018,3721,733,0563,969,345Form
11Micallef, AndrewEVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell9162025216.211,000216,2101,476,282Form
12Sotomayor, RafaelPresidentDirectSell8142025219.572,000439,1491,088,650Form
13Betz, WilliamEVP & CFODirectSell7292025227.346,7851,542,502345,520Form
14Wuamett, JenniferEVP & General CounselDirectSell7032025230.009,1322,100,3606,230,240Form
15Micallef, AndrewEVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell6182025213.941,000213,9401,674,722Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 22, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
FIFTHDELTA Ltd$57.9 Mil8.0%11ADD +19.4%13F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$20.1 Mil5.0%45New13F
Carmel Capital Management L.L.C.$13.0 Mil3.7%25ADD +6.4%13F
BlackBarn Capital Partners LP$11.8 Mil3.6%14New13F
Lyrical Asset Management LP$183.9 Mil2.8%39ADD +3126.9%13F
Sound Shore Management Inc /CT/$80.8 Mil2.7%40New13F
Martin Investment Management, LLC$5.1 Mil1.5%46Hold13F
Soroban Capital Partners LP$169.9 Mil1.2%27New13F
Light Street Capital Management, LLC$5.0 Mil1.0%23Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Soroban Capital Partners LP$169.9 Mil1.2%27New13F
Sound Shore Management Inc /CT/$80.8 Mil2.7%40New13F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$20.1 Mil5.0%45New13F
BlackBarn Capital Partners LP$11.8 Mil3.6%14New13F
Lyrical Asset Management LP$183.9 Mil2.8%39ADD +3126.9%13F
FIFTHDELTA Ltd$57.9 Mil8.0%11ADD +19.4%13F
Carmel Capital Management L.L.C.$13.0 Mil3.7%25ADD +6.4%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lyrical Asset Management LP$183.9 Mil2.8%39ADD +3126.9%13F
Soroban Capital Partners LP$169.9 Mil1.2%27New13F
Sound Shore Management Inc /CT/$80.8 Mil2.7%40New13F
FIFTHDELTA Ltd$57.9 Mil8.0%11ADD +19.4%13F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$20.1 Mil5.0%45New13F
Carmel Capital Management L.L.C.$13.0 Mil3.7%25ADD +6.4%13F
BlackBarn Capital Partners LP$11.8 Mil3.6%14New13F
Martin Investment Management, LLC$5.1 Mil1.5%46Hold13F
Light Street Capital Management, LLC$5.0 Mil1.0%23Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 7/21/2026