NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Analyst consensus: NXP has an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from 21 firms (14 buys, 5 holds, 2 strong buys) and an average 1-year target of $253.67.
• Quarterly results: NXP reported Q EPS of $3.35 (beat $3.31 est.) and revenue of $3.34B (beat $3.30B), with revenue up 7.2% YoY and Q1 2026 EPS guidance of $2.77–$3.17 (analysts model ~10.28 EPS for the year).
• Market snapshot: The stock trades around $205, has a market cap of $51.86B and a P/E of 25.85, with a 52-week range of $148.09–$256.36.

Shares of NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI - Get Free Report) have received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the twenty-one research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $253.6667.

A number of analysts have commented on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an "overweight" rating on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $250.00 price objective on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Bank of America lowered their target price on shares of NXP Semiconductors from $265.00 to $245.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Citigroup decreased their price objective on NXP Semiconductors from $285.00 to $255.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th.

NXP Semiconductors Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of NXP Semiconductors stock opened at $205.25 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 1.38 and a current ratio of 2.05. NXP Semiconductors has a 52 week low of $148.09 and a 52 week high of $256.36. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $230.82 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $222.68. The stock has a market capitalization of $51.86 billion, a PE ratio of 25.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 1.45.

NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The semiconductor provider reported $3.35 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.31 by $0.04. NXP Semiconductors had a return on equity of 26.72% and a net margin of 16.47%.The company had revenue of $3.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.30 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.18 earnings per share. NXP Semiconductors's revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. NXP Semiconductors has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.770-3.170 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that NXP Semiconductors will post 10.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at NXP Semiconductors

In related news, EVP Jennifer Wuamett sold 12,425 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $220.94, for a total value of $2,745,179.50. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 11,811 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,609,522.34. This represents a 51.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.12% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of NXP Semiconductors

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in NXPI. Shelton Capital Management grew its holdings in shares of NXP Semiconductors by 16.1% during the second quarter. Shelton Capital Management now owns 83,378 shares of the semiconductor provider's stock worth $18,217,000 after purchasing an additional 11,577 shares in the last quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp bought a new stake in NXP Semiconductors during the second quarter valued at approximately $3,540,000. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp lifted its position in NXP Semiconductors by 13.6% during the second quarter. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp now owns 58,645 shares of the semiconductor provider's stock valued at $12,813,000 after purchasing an additional 7,034 shares during the last quarter. Bourgeon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in NXP Semiconductors in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,310,000. Finally, Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC bought a new position in shares of NXP Semiconductors in the 3rd quarter worth $6,096,000. Institutional investors own 90.54% of the company's stock.

NXP Semiconductors Company Profile

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, that designs and supplies mixed-signal and standard product solutions for a broad range of end markets. The company focuses on enabling secure connections and infrastructure for embedded applications, developing technologies used across automotive, industrial and Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, and communication infrastructure segments. NXP's offerings target customers that require reliable, secure, and high-performance semiconductor components for connected devices and systems.

Product lines include microcontrollers and application processors, secure elements and authentication technologies, RF and high-power analog components, connectivity solutions, and vehicle networking and infotainment systems.

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