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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$226.32 +1.11 (+0.49%)
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NXP Semiconductors - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
9
Buy
16

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NXP Semiconductors in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for NXPI.

Consensus Price Target

$304.91
34.73% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NXP Semiconductors, the average price target is $304.91. The highest price target for NXPI is $400.00, while the lowest price target for NXPI is $190.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 34.73% from the current price of $226.32.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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NXPI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/13/25 to 10/13/26
1 Month Ago
9/13/25 to 9/13/26
3 Months Ago
7/15/25 to 7/15/26
1 Year Ago
10/13/24 to 10/13/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$304.91$305.65$307.27$257.06
Forecasted Upside34.73% Upside29.17% Upside10.13% Upside18.62% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

NXPI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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NXPI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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NXP Semiconductors Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNXP SemiconductorsTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.58
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside35.34% Upside624.92% Upside19.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/5/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Tore Svanberg
Tore Svanberg
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetHold$282.00 ➝ $265.00+8.76%
9/8/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Matthew Prisco
Matthew Prisco
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight
8/3/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$305.00 ➝ $270.00+17.82%
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C+)
7/29/2026Lower TargetUnderperform$200.00 ➝ $190.00-23.51%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$270.00 ➝ $290.00+11.92%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
7/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$295.00 ➝ $300.00+34.01%
7/29/2026Lower TargetBuy$340.00 ➝ $290.00+17.25%
7/29/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$290.00 ➝ $280.00+16.74%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00+15.78%
7/29/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$335.00 ➝ $338.00+30.44%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $325.00+20.39%
7/21/2026Boost TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $250.00+11.67%
7/13/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
5/5/2026Boost TargetOverweight$295.00 ➝ $340.00+15.93%
4/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $320.00+11.36%
4/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/29/2026Boost TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $345.00+49.58%
4/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/29/2026Boost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $300.00+30.07%
4/29/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $310.00+34.40%
4/29/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$260.00 ➝ $320.00+38.74%
4/29/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $300.00+30.07%
4/29/2026 Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $290.00+25.73%
4/29/2026Boost TargetBuy$255.00 ➝ $310.00+34.40%
7/23/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
3/25/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy NXP Semiconductors Stock? NXPI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these NXP Semiconductors pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NXP Semiconductors
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in NXP Semiconductors:

  • NXP Semiconductors recently reported strong third-quarter financial results, beating analyst expectations with an earnings per share of $3.61 compared to the consensus estimate of $3.52, while also delivering revenue of $3.50 billion that exceeded the projected $3.47 billion, demonstrating robust operational performance and demand for its semiconductor products.
  • The company has established a significant presence in the growing edge AI and embedded systems market, with recent industry reports highlighting NXP Semiconductors as a key player accelerating the market toward a projected $180.07 billion by 2030, driven by increased use of embedded controllers in automotive and industrial applications.
  • Investors can benefit from a consistent dividend yield of 1.66%, with the company recently announcing a quarterly dividend of $1.0140 per share, providing a steady income stream that represents a payout ratio of 34.64%, which is considered sustainable relative to the company's earnings.
  • NXP Semiconductors is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Asia, having recently opened a joint venture semiconductor fab in Singapore with Vanguard International, which positions the company to meet growing regional demand and optimize its supply chain for automotive and industrial clients.
  • The stock currently trades at $244.38, which is below the consensus price target of $305.65 held by sell-side analysts who maintain a Moderate Buy rating, suggesting potential upside for investors as the company continues to outperform broader market trends.

NXP Semiconductors
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in NXP Semiconductors for these reasons:

  • Recent insider activity indicates a significant reduction in executive ownership, as EVP Christopher Jensen sold 3,355 shares in October 2026, reducing his position by 92.09%, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation from company leadership.
  • The stock has experienced a notable decline from its 52-week high of $339.95 to its current price of $244.38, reflecting a drop of over 28% that suggests the company is facing headwinds or market skepticism regarding its growth trajectory despite recent earnings beats.
  • Short interest in NXP Semiconductors has remained elevated, with approximately 7.28 million shares shorted as of September 2026, representing about 2.89% of the float, indicating that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance.
  • Some analysts have recently lowered their price targets, such as Stifel Nicolaus cutting its target from $282.00 to $265.00 and maintaining a Hold rating, suggesting that while the company is performing well, the stock may be fairly valued or overvalued relative to its growth prospects.
  • The company operates in a highly competitive semiconductor industry with a beta of 1.80, meaning its stock is significantly more volatile than the broader market, which could lead to larger price swings and higher risk for investors during periods of economic uncertainty or sector-specific downturns.

NXPI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NXP Semiconductors is $304.91, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $190.00.

26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NXP Semiconductors in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NXPI shares.

According to analysts, NXP Semiconductors's stock has a predicted upside of 34.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NXP Semiconductors's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like NXP Semiconductors more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for NXP Semiconductors is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how NXPI compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for NXP Semiconductors analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/5/2026.
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