NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing December 10, 2025 — 06:15 pm EST Written by Zacks Equity Research for Zacks-> In the latest trading session, NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) closed at $230.78, marking a +1.2% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.68% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.05%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.33%. The chipmaker's shares have seen an increase of 12.42% over the last month, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 4.45% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.8%. The upcoming earnings release of NXP Semiconductors will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $3.3, marking a 3.77% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $3.3 billion, showing a 6.12% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter. For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $11.77 per share and a revenue of $12.23 billion, representing changes of -10.08% and -3.05%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for NXP Semiconductors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability. Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988.
The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.04% higher within the past month. NXP Semiconductors is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Digging into valuation, NXP Semiconductors currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.38. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 46.22 for its industry. One should further note that NXPI currently holds a PEG ratio of 2.94. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.28 as of yesterday's close. The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 52, which puts it in the top 22% of all 250+ industries.
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