NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI – Get Free Report) had its price target dropped by equities research analysts at Citigroup from $285.00 to $255.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the semiconductor provider’s stock. Citigroup’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 16.82% from the stock’s current price.
Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Mizuho decreased their price target on shares of NXP Semiconductors from $285.00 to $255.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of NXP Semiconductors from $260.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $255.00 price objective on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a report on Tuesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $255.61.
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NXP Semiconductors Stock Performance
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The semiconductor provider reported $3.35 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.31 by $0.04. NXP Semiconductors had a return on equity of 27.00% and a net margin of 16.47%.The firm had revenue of $3.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.30 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.18 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue 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 research analysts forecast that NXP Semiconductors will post 10.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other NXP Semiconductors news, EVP Jennifer Wuamett sold 12,425 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 11,811 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,609,522.34. The trade was a 51.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Julie Southern purchased 225 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $225.48 per share, with a total value of $50,733.00. Following the purchase, the insider owned 11,937 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,691,554.76. This trade represents a 1.92% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On NXP Semiconductors
A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of NXPI. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in NXP Semiconductors by 20.6% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 1,276 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock worth $265,000 after purchasing an additional 218 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of NXP Semiconductors by 3.4% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 7,021 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock valued at $1,334,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares during the period. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NXP Semiconductors in the 2nd quarter valued at about $76,000. OLD National Bancorp IN acquired a new stake in shares of NXP Semiconductors in the 2nd quarter valued at about $426,000. Finally, KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS increased its position in NXP Semiconductors by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 91,914 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock valued at $20,162,000 after buying an additional 2,300 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 90.54% of the company’s stock.
NXP Semiconductors News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting NXP Semiconductors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus: revenue rose ~7% YoY and EPS topped estimates, with strong growth in Automotive, Industrial & IoT that management flagged as drivers for 2026. NXP Semiconductors’ Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Broker support: Needham reaffirmed a “buy” rating with a $250 price target, signaling continued analyst conviction in NXPI’s medium-term outlook. Needham Reaffirms Buy on NXPI
- Neutral Sentiment: Company guidance: NXP gave Q1 FY2026 EPS guidance of $2.77–$3.17 and revenue roughly in line with consensus ($3.1–$3.3B), so top-line visibility is improved but EPS guidance sits near the street midpoint. NXP Semiconductors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Portfolio pruning: STMicroelectronics closed the acquisition of NXP’s MEMS business — a structural change that trims NXP’s product scope but can free resources/cash for core priorities. STMicroelectronics Closes Acquisition of NXP’s MEMS Business
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst price-target downgrades: Bank of America cut its target from $265 to $245 (still a buy) and Mizuho trimmed its target from $285 to $255 — moves that signal some analysts see less near-term upside. Bank of America Lowers NXP Price Target
- Negative Sentiment: Inventory and margin worries: management reported elevated days-of-inventory and modest margin improvement, prompting concern that inventories could pressure gross margins if demand softens. This was a key reason the stock sold off after the print. MarketBeat: Why NXP Post-Earnings Dip Could Be a Buying Window
- Negative Sentiment: Market reaction & flow: multiple headlines call out a sharp post-earnings decline and increased selling pressure (including notable insider sales disclosed in trading data), which amplified the downward move. Why NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Shares Are Getting Obliterated Today
About NXP Semiconductors
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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