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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$228.50 +6.10 (+2.74%)
Closing price 09/2/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$225.25 -3.25 (-1.42%)
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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

$305.43
33.67% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NXP Semiconductors, the average price target is $305.43. 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 33.67% from the current price of $228.50.
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
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
1 Month Ago
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
3 Months Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
1 Year Ago
9/3/24 to 9/3/25
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$305.43$305.43$294.25$256.05
Forecasted Upside33.67% Upside28.55% Upside-0.58% Downside12.21% 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 Upside33.67% Upside411.43% Upside14.19% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/17/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Matthew Prisco
Matthew Prisco
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$400.00+70.42%
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$290.00+11.92%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
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%
7/13/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
5/5/2026Boost TargetOverweight$295.00 ➝ $340.00+15.93%
4/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $320.00+11.36%
4/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $250.00+8.39%
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%
4/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$250.00 ➝ $295.00+27.90%
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 Wednesday, September 2, 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 financial performance in its most recent quarter, with revenue of $3.50 billion, which exceeded analyst estimates of $3.47 billion and represented a 19.5% year-over-year increase, indicating robust demand for its semiconductor solutions.
  • The company's earnings per share of $3.61 for the latest quarter surpassed the consensus estimate of $3.52, demonstrating the firm's ability to generate strong profits and maintain a healthy net margin of 22.56%.
  • With a current stock price of $228.50, NXP Semiconductors trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.50, which is below the consensus price target of $305.43, suggesting potential for significant upside as analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating.
  • Investors can benefit from a stable income stream as the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.014 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 1.81% with a sustainable payout ratio of 34.64%.
  • Recent institutional activity shows strong confidence in the company, with major investors like BlackRock Inc. and Van ECK Associates Corp. establishing new positions in the second quarter, reflecting a broader trend of institutional accumulation.

NXP Semiconductors
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high of $339.95 to its current price of $228.50, indicating a substantial drop in valuation that may reflect broader market concerns or company-specific challenges.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with multiple executives, including EVPs Andrew Micallef and Christopher L Jensen, selling shares in the first half of 2026, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term prospects.
  • NXP Semiconductors carries a relatively high beta of 1.81, meaning the stock is significantly more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings during periods of market uncertainty.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.88 suggests a moderate level of leverage, which could limit financial flexibility and increase risk if interest rates remain elevated or if revenue growth slows.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the stock's 50-day moving average of $253.96 is well above the current price, indicating that the stock is trading in a downtrend and may face continued downward pressure from technical factors.

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 $305.43, 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 33.67% 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 8/17/2026.
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