NXP Semiconductors reported fourth-quarter earnings that missed analysts’ expectations, while the chip company projected a year-over-year decline in the current quarter’s revenue.
NXP’s earnings climbed to $2.76 a share (from $2.24 in the year-ago quarter), but was shy of the consensus estimate of $2.77 (based on Capital IQ poll). Revenue rose +9% to $3.31 billion, beating the Street expectations of $3.3 billion.
NXP revenue in the automotive segment climbed +17% to $1.81 billion. Industrial and internet of things revenue fell to $605 million from $661 million in the year-ago quarter. Mobile revenue rose +9% to $408 million, while communications infrastructure revenue grew +8% to $494 million.
For the current quarter, NXP estimates adjusted earnings per share in the range of $2.82 to $3.22, whose mid-point of $3.01 is lower than the consensus for $3.15 (based on Capital IQ poll). The company is expecting revenue to be between $2.9 billion and $3.1 billion, (implying annual decrease of -1% to -8%), while analysts’ have predicted $3.15 billion.
NXPI saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on September 17, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 91 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In 64 of the 91 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at 70%.
NXPI moved above its 50-day moving average on September 25, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for NXPI crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 30, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 7 of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 50%.
Following a +2.58% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NXPI advanced for three days, in 194 of 297 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 149 of 222 cases where NXPI Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 67%.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 9 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The 50-day moving average for NXPI moved below the 200-day moving average on September 16, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NXPI declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
NXPI broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 22, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 35 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 37 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.227) is normal, around the industry mean (7.902). P/E Ratio (20.164) is within average values for comparable stocks, (163.223). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.470) is also within normal values, averaging (3.705). Dividend Yield (0.017) settles around the average of (0.007) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.219) is also within normal values, averaging (45.163).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 44 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. NXPI’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 70 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 76 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. NXPI’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 71, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a manufacturer of mixed-signal semiconductor solutions
Industry Semiconductors