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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$235.08 -2.49 (-1.05%)
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$234.65 -0.43 (-0.18%)
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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

$305.65
30.02% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NXP Semiconductors, the average price target is $305.65. 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 30.02% from the current price of $235.08.
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
9/23/25 to 9/23/26
1 Month Ago
8/24/25 to 8/24/26
3 Months Ago
6/25/25 to 6/25/26
1 Year Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25
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)
18 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$305.65$305.65$300.08$256.05
Forecasted Upside30.02% Upside37.41% Upside0.48% Upside13.49% 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

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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 Upside28.66% Upside1,107.57% Upside17.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
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 RatingBuyNeutral$305.00 ➝ $270.00+17.82%
7/31/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C+)
7/29/2026Set Target$282.00+16.72%
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
10/11/2024 Initiated Coverage$288.00+22.14%

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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 Saturday, September 19, 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 results, beating consensus estimates with earnings per share of $3.61 against an expected $3.52, while revenue of $3.50 billion also exceeded the $3.47 billion consensus, demonstrating robust operational performance and demand for its semiconductor products.
  • The company is positioning itself as a leader in "physical AI," leveraging its strengths in security, functional safety, and real-time processing to serve increasingly intelligent edge devices, a strategic pivot that aligns with growing market trends in edge computing and Industry 4.0.
  • Wall Street maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a target price of $305.65, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $227.99, indicating that analysts believe the market has not yet fully valued the company's recent earnings growth and strategic initiatives.
  • Investors can benefit from a consistent dividend yield of 1.78%, with a recent quarterly payout of $1.014 per share, providing a steady income stream that is supported by a manageable payout ratio of 34.64% relative to the company's earnings.
  • Recent institutional activity shows significant new capital inflows, with major firms like BlackRock and Bank of America acquiring new positions worth billions of dollars in the second quarter, signaling strong confidence from large institutional investors in the company's long-term trajectory.

NXP Semiconductors
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is currently trading at $227.99, which is significantly below its 50-day moving average of $239.36 and 200-day moving average of $251.19, indicating a persistent downward technical trend and potential continued pressure on the share price.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with multiple executive vice presidents, including Andrew Micallef and Christopher L Jensen, selling shares in the first half of 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from company leadership at current valuation levels.
  • The company carries a high beta of 1.81, meaning its stock is significantly more volatile than the broader market, exposing investors to greater price swings and higher risk during periods of market uncertainty or economic downturns.
  • Short interest has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 8.59 million as of August 31, 2026, suggesting that a notable portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance, which can create additional selling pressure.
  • Despite strong recent earnings, the stock has experienced significant volatility, including a 5.24% drop in mid-September 2026, and the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.88 indicates a moderate level of leverage that could constrain financial flexibility in a rising interest rate environment.

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 $305.65, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $190.00.

26 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NXPI shares.

According to analysts, NXP Semiconductors's stock has a predicted upside of 30.02% 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 9/8/2026.
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