At a glance
NXP Semiconductors NV is worth $64.84B, about 32 times its fiscal 2025 earnings. Revenue fell 2.7% to $12.27B in fiscal 2025, with 16.5% kept as profit; over 5 years it has grown 7.3% a year. It pays a 1.57% dividend yield, and returned $13.21B to shareholders in dividends and buybacks over FY2021–FY2025. The stock returned +25.2% over the past year with dividends reinvested and +6.4% a year over five years, against +11.5% and +11.7% for the S&P 500. At its worst it fell 52.0% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 38.8% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 7 months and 14 months after the lows.
The business in plain English
NXP Semiconductors designs and makes chips that go inside cars, factory and home equipment, phones, payment cards and wireless networks. Its range includes microcontrollers (small, self-contained computers on a chip that run a device), processors, connectivity chips, analog and interface chips, security chips, sensors and radio-frequency amplifiers for 5G base stations. NXP is a Dutch company based in Eindhoven. Revenue was $12,269 million in 2025, down from $12,614 million in 2024.
NXP supplies large global manufacturers, which design its chips into their own products. It reports one business segment but tracks four end markets: Automotive; Industrial & IoT (the internet of things, meaning connected everyday devices); Mobile; and Communication Infrastructure & Other, which includes chips for ePassports and payment cards. In cars, NXP expects growth from more chips per vehicle. Driver-assistance systems, electric cars and “software-defined vehicles” that can be updated like a phone all drive that growth. Strict safety testing and long design cycles make car chips hard for new rivals to break into. In 2025 NXP spent $766 million on TTTech Auto, a car safety-software firm, and acquired Aviva Links and Kinara, two smaller chip designers.
Sales reach every major region. In 2025 the United States made up 26.3% of revenue, Germany 19.3%, China 16.6% and Japan 8.6%. The Netherlands, NXP's home country, made up just 0.7%.
Price history
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NXPI +25.2% over the year to Nov 2, 2026, total return with dividends reinvested.
How it makes money
By geography
| United States | $3.22B | 26.3% |
| Germany | $2.37B | 19.3% |
| China | $2.04B | 16.6% |
| Japan | $1.06B | 8.6% |
| Other countries | $1.02B | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $889.0M | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $874.0M | 7.1% |
| Singapore | $714.0M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $83.0M | 0.7% |
Latest results
- In Q3 FY2026 (ended Sep 27, 2026), revenue was $3.79B, up 19.3% from a year earlier, and net income was $884.0M (+40.1%).
- For fiscal 2025, revenue was $12.27B (-2.7% year over year; +7.3% a year from FY2020 to FY2025) with a 16.5% net margin.
Financial health check
| Revenue growth a year (FY2020–FY2025) | +7.3% good |
|---|---|
| Operating margin | 24.8% good |
| Free cash flow margin | 19.7% good |
| Return on equity (FY2025) | 20.1% good |
| Return on assets (FY2025) | 7.6% watch |
| Net cash (cash minus debt) | $-9.04B weak |
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $8.61B | $52.0M | $2.09B |
| FY2021 | $11.06B | $1.87B | $2.31B |
| FY2022 | $13.21B | $2.79B | $2.83B |
| FY2023 | $13.28B | $2.80B | $2.69B |
| FY2024 | $12.61B | $2.51B | $2.06B |
| FY2025 | $12.27B | $2.02B | $2.42B |
Valuation snapshot
| Market value | $64.84B |
|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 32.4 |
| Dividend yield | 1.57% |
Rank among 1514 US companies
Market value at each year end
NXP Semiconductors NV’s market value went from $35.57B at the end of 2019 to $64.84B on Nov 2, 2026, up 82%; since the end of 2025 it is up 19%.
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| Year end | Market value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | $64.84B | +18.7% |
| 2025 | $54.63B | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $52.83B | -10.8% |
| 2023 | $59.20B | +44.6% |
| 2022 | $40.95B | -32.4% |
| 2021 | $60.57B | +36.2% |
| 2020 | $44.48B | +25.0% |
| 2019 | $35.57B |
Price behavior
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXPI price data to Nov 2, 2026 | +20.1% | +25.2% | +15.2% | +6.4% | +11.5% |
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| Year | Price data |
|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +20.1% |
| 2025 | +6.4% |
| 2024 | -8.0% |
| 2023 | +48.3% |
| 2022 | -29.2% |
| 2021 | +44.8% |
| 2020 | +26.6% |
| 2019 | +75.7% |
| 2018 | -37.0% |
| 2017 | +19.5% |
| 2016 | +16.3% |
| 2015 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | +66.3% |
| 2013 | +74.5% |
| 2012 | +71.2% |
| 2011 | -26.6% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 42.5% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 52%, back to its old high 6.7 months after the low |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 38.4% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 38.8%, back to its old high 14.1 months after the low |
Insider activity
Form 4 filings from 2025-10-31 to 2026-10-31 (25 read): 0 open-market purchases and 7 sales ($4.4M), 7 of them under pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plans.
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Andrew Hardy EVP, Chief Sales Officer | sell (plan) | $1.2M |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Christopher L Jensen EVP, Chief People Officer | sell (plan) | $1.1M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Christopher L Jensen EVP, Chief People Officer | sell (plan) | $805K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Christopher L Jensen EVP, Chief People Officer | sell (plan) | $553K |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Andrew Micallef EVP, Chief Operations Officer | sell (plan) | $316K |
Who owns it
Large shareholders (13G filings)
| BlackRock, Inc. | 8.2% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 6.6% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| FMR LLC | 3.7% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Wellington Management Group LLP | 2.7% | Jun 30, 2026 |
ETFs with the most weight in NXPI
| IWTR iShares MSCI Water Management Multisector ETF | 4.92% |
| FDRV Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETF | 4.01% |
| SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | 3.84% |
| SOXQ Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 3.82% |
| MVAL VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF | 3.8% |
| FTXL First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 3.78% |
| MOTO SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 3.17% |
| XSD SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 2.84% |
What could go wrong
- Tied to car and factory demand. NXP's sales depend on how many cars, machines and devices its customers build. When automakers shut plants in early 2020, demand fell steeply, and NXP says its markets softened from 2023 through 2025.
- Tariffs and trade limits, especially with China. China made up 16.6% of 2025 revenue and the US 26.3%. NXP warns that new tariffs and other trade restrictions could materially hurt its business and results.
- A large debt load. As of September 27, 2026, NXP had $12,978 million of debt and $3,943 million of cash and investments. Breaking loan terms or a credit-rating cut could raise costs and limit borrowing.
- Acquisitions that may not pay off. NXP acquired three companies in 2025. Goodwill (the premium paid above a target's measurable assets) and other intangibles are a big part of its assets and could be written down if deals disappoint.
- Losing design contests to larger rivals. Customers pick chip suppliers through selection processes long before a product ships. Losing those contests hurts NXP in that market, and some rivals are larger and well established.
- Chip cycles and high fixed costs. Chip demand swings between shortage and glut. In downturns prices fall and inventories pile up while factory costs stay high. In 2025, revenue slipped 2.7% but net income fell 19.5%.
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For income and retirement investors
NXP pays a dividend, and the yield was 1.61% as of October 28, 2026. Dividends per share rose from $1.50 in 2020 to $4.056 in 2023, then held at $4.056 in 2024 and 2025, with no increase in either year. In 2025, dividends took 50.7% of earnings and 42.3% of free cash flow (cash left after running and investing in the business). From 2021 to 2025, NXP spent $8,766 million on buybacks (repurchases of its own shares), versus $4,446 million in dividends. Buybacks slowed to $899 million in 2025. Shares outstanding fell 5.2% between October 2021 and October 2026. NXP warns that future dividends are not assured.
In past downturns the stock fell hard. It dropped 52% in the 2020 COVID crash and regained its peak by October 7, 2020. It fell 38.8% in the 2022 bear market and did not recover until December 14, 2023. A single stock like NXP carries more risk than a diversified fund.
Questions investors ask
How does NXP Semiconductors make money?
NXP makes money by designing, making and supplying chips to manufacturers of cars, industrial and smart-home equipment, phones and network gear. Its products include microcontrollers, processors, connectivity, analog and security chips. It groups sales into four end markets: Automotive, Industrial & IoT, Mobile, and Communication Infrastructure & Other. In 2025 it reported revenue of $12,269 million and net income of $2,021 million. Sales picked up in the quarter ended September 27, 2026, rising 19.3% from a year earlier to $3,786 million.
Does NXP raise its dividend every year?
No. NXP raised its dividend per share from $1.50 in 2020 to $4.056 in 2023, then held it at $4.056 in 2024 and 2025. The yield was 1.61% as of October 28, 2026. In 2025 dividends took 50.7% of earnings and 42.3% of free cash flow, so both covered the payout with room to spare. Still, NXP's annual report says there is no assurance it will keep declaring cash dividends.
How much of NXP's revenue comes from China?
China made up 16.6% of NXP's 2025 revenue, or $2,036 million. The United States was the largest single country at 26.3%, followed by Germany at 19.3%. Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore each contributed between 5.8% and 8.6%. Although NXP is a Dutch company, the Netherlands made up only 0.7%. NXP lists tariffs and other trade restrictions among its risks, which matters for a company with sales spread across so many countries.
How has NXP stock performed over the long term?
NXP's share price rose about 187% in the 10 years to October 28, 2026, or about 11.1% a year. Over five years the pace was slower, about 6.7% a year, and over one year the gain was 20.3%. The ride has been bumpy. The stock fell 29.2% in 2022 and 7.96% in 2024, and its deepest drop in about 16 years of trading history was 60%. These returns track the share price.
How much debt does NXP have?
NXP had $12,978 million of total debt as of September 27, 2026, against $3,943 million of cash and investments. That leaves net debt (debt minus cash) of about $9,035 million, compared with shareholders' equity of $12,088 million. NXP reported new debt obligations in February and September 2026. Its annual report warns that breaking loan terms or a credit-rating downgrade could raise borrowing costs and hurt results.