NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-11-05
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NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · NXPI
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within information technology on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks NXPI against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Information Technology names rated strong grew net income 65% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6380).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 80% of the last 5 guided quarters · 16.1% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Looking ahead, we see significant opportunities as software-defined vehicles drive increasing demand for our next-generation solutions, while data center infrastructure and Trusted Physical AI applic…
Stated in 5 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Strong profitability leading to free cash flow generation enables NXP to invest in innovative solutions and expand manufacturing capabilities that support our long-term growth objectives, while continuing to return capital to shareholders through our newly announced $5 billion share repurchase authorization.” “This performance reflects the strength of our company-specific growth drivers, particularly in Software-Defined Vehicles and Physical AI, with Data Center emerging as an additional growth engine.” Revenue was $3.786 billion in 2026-Q3.
“Looking ahead, we see significant opportunities as software-defined vehicles drive increasing demand for our next-generation solutions, while data center infrastructure and Trusted Physical AI applic…”
“This performance reflects the strength of our company-specific growth drivers, particularly in Software-Defined Vehicles and Physical AI, with Data Center emerging as an additional growth engine.”
“Our growth reflects sustained investment, disciplined execution, and growing customer adoption of our differentiated portfolio, particularly in industrial and automotive processing that supports soft…”
“Throughout 2025, we executed effectively despite a challenging first half, maintaining operational discipline while advancing our strategic priorities in software defined vehicles and physical AI.”
“Our guidance for the third quarter reflects the combination of an emerging cyclical improvement in NXP's core end markets as well as the performance of our company specific growth drivers.”
Strong profitability leading to free cash flow generation enables NXP to invest in innovative solutions and expand manufacturing capabilities that support our long-term growth objectives, while conti…
Stated in 3 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Strong profitability leading to free cash flow generation enables NXP to invest in innovative solutions and expand manufacturing capabilities that support our long-term growth objectives, while continuing to return capital to shareholders through our newly announced $5 billion share repurchase authorization.” “We remain committed to disciplined investment, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Executive Officer.”
In measuring performance against this plan, management considers the actual or potential impacts on these non-GAAP financial measures from actions taken to reduce costs with the goal of increasing ou…
Stated in 4 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “In measuring performance against this plan, management considers the actual or potential impacts on these non-GAAP financial measures from actions taken to reduce costs with the goal of increasing our gross margin and operating margin and when assessing appropriate levels of research and development efforts.” “We remain committed to disciplined investment, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Executive Officer.” Gross profit was $2.189 billion in 2026-Q3.
Strong profitability leading to free cash flow generation enables NXP to invest in innovative solutions and expand manufacturing capabilities that support our long-term growth objectives, while conti…
Stated in 3 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Strong profitability leading to free cash flow generation enables NXP to invest in innovative solutions and expand manufacturing capabilities that support our long-term growth objectives, while continuing to return capital to shareholders through our newly announced $5 billion share repurchase authorization.” “We continue to drive solid profitability and earnings, by strengthening our competitive portfolio and by aligning our wafer fabrication footprint consistent with our hybrid manufacturing strategy,” said Kurt Sievers, NXP Chief Executive Officer.”
NXP's portfolio of processing, connectivity, and security solutions, positions us to enable next-generation edge intelligence for our customers,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Execut…
Stated in 2 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “NXP's portfolio of processing, connectivity, and security solutions, positions us to enable next-generation edge intelligence for our customers,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Executive Officer.” “Document NXP Agrees to Acquire Edge AI Pioneer Kinara to Redefine the Intelligent Edge • Enhances NXP's leading processing portfolio with cutting edge NPUs and AI software, driving intelligent system solutions across the industrial and automotive edge markets.”
Over the trailing year it converted 0.99x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Information Technology names rated fragile grew net income 43% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=3136).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
21 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Information Technology names rated volatile grew net income 52% of the time over the next year (vs 57% for the rest of the cohort, n=6008).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“Strong profitability leading to free cash flow generation enables NXP to invest in innovative solutions and expand manufacturing capabilities that support our long-term growth objectives, while conti…”
“We remain committed to disciplined investment, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chi…”
“We remain committed to disciplined investment, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization to drive sustainable, long‑term value for our shareholders,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief…”
“In measuring performance against this plan, management considers the actual or potential impacts on these non-GAAP financial measures from actions taken to reduce costs with the goal of increasing ou…”
“We remain committed to disciplined investment, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chi…”
“We remain committed to disciplined investment, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization to drive sustainable, long‑term value for our shareholders,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief…”
“In measuring performance against this plan, management considers the actual or potential impacts on these non-GAAP financial measures from actions taken to reduce costs with the goal of increasing ou…”
“Strong profitability leading to free cash flow generation enables NXP to invest in innovative solutions and expand manufacturing capabilities that support our long-term growth objectives, while conti…”
“We remain committed to disciplined investment, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chi…”
“We continue to drive solid profitability and earnings, by strengthening our competitive portfolio and by aligning our wafer fabrication footprint consistent with our hybrid manufacturing strategy,” s…”
“NXP's portfolio of processing, connectivity, and security solutions, positions us to enable next-generation edge intelligence for our customers,” said Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Execut…”
“Document NXP Agrees to Acquire Edge AI Pioneer Kinara to Redefine the Intelligent Edge • Enhances NXP's leading processing portfolio with cutting edge NPUs and AI software, driving intelligent system…”