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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$265.01 +2.22 (+0.84%)
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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

$295.78
11.61% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NXP Semiconductors, the average price target is $295.78. 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 11.61% from the current price of $265.01.
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
11/4/25 to 11/4/26
1 Month Ago
10/5/25 to 10/5/26
3 Months Ago
8/6/25 to 8/6/26
1 Year Ago
11/4/24 to 11/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 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)
9 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$295.78$304.91$305.65$257.47
Forecasted Upside11.61% Upside26.01% Upside31.87% Upside25.95% 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 Upside12.55% Upside65.71% Upside15.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/29/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C+)
10/28/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Joshua Buchalter
Joshua Buchalter
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $280.00+14.39%
10/28/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Joseph Moore
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$338.00 ➝ $313.00+23.47%
10/28/2026Lower TargetNeutral$260.00 ➝ $250.00-1.38%
10/28/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$280.00+10.45%
10/28/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/28/2026Lower TargetBuy$370.00 ➝ $350.00+38.07%
10/28/2026Lower TargetBuy$310.00 ➝ $300.00+21.68%
10/28/2026Lower TargetHold$265.00 ➝ $250.00+1.93%
10/28/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$235.00 ➝ $245.00-0.28%
10/28/2026Lower TargetOverweight$345.00 ➝ $330.00+30.18%
10/28/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00+18.34%
10/26/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$400.00+66.61%
8/3/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$305.00 ➝ $270.00+17.82%
7/29/2026Lower TargetUnderperform$200.00 ➝ $190.00-23.51%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$270.00 ➝ $290.00+11.92%
7/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$295.00 ➝ $300.00+34.01%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $325.00+20.39%
7/21/2026Boost TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $250.00+11.67%
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
4/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/29/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $310.00+34.40%
4/29/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $300.00+30.07%
4/29/2026 Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $290.00+25.73%
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, November 3, 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 announced a $5 billion share repurchase plan, a move that typically signals management confidence that the stock is undervalued and provides a floor for the share price by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial momentum by beating earnings expectations in its most recent quarter, reporting $4.20 in earnings per share against a consensus estimate of $4.12, while revenue grew 19.3% year-over-year to $3.79 billion.
  • With the current stock price at $262.79, NXP Semiconductors trades at a P/E ratio of 20.66, which is relatively reasonable given its strong growth trajectory and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.85, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth potential.
  • Institutional interest in the stock is robust, with 90.54% of the company's shares held by institutional investors and hedge funds, and recent filings show new positions being opened by firms like MGO One Seven LLC and D.A. Davidson & CO.
  • The company maintains a healthy dividend yield of 1.52% with a payout ratio of 31.84%, indicating that it generates sufficient cash flow to return capital to shareholders while retaining earnings for future growth and buybacks.

NXP Semiconductors
Bear Case

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

  • NXP Semiconductors carries a high beta of 1.80, meaning the stock is significantly more volatile than the broader market and may experience sharper declines during periods of market uncertainty or sector-wide corrections.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with executives such as Christopher L. Jensen and Andrew Micallef selling significant portions of their holdings in late 2026, which can sometimes signal a lack of confidence in near-term stock performance.
  • The stock is currently trading at $262.79, which is well below its 52-week high of $339.95, indicating that the stock has experienced a significant drawdown and may still be in a downtrend or consolidation phase.
  • Short interest in the stock remains notable, with approximately 6.03 million shares shorted as of the most recent record date, representing about 2.39% of the float, which suggests that a portion of the market is betting against the company's future performance.
  • Despite strong earnings, the stock has faced recent price pressure, including a gap down of 15.36% on October 28, 2026, following analyst reports, indicating that the market may be skeptical about the sustainability of the company's recent growth or its valuation.

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 $295.78, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $190.00.

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

According to analysts, NXP Semiconductors's stock has a predicted upside of 11.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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 10/29/2026.
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