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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

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NXP Semiconductors (NXPI - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $224.23, demonstrating a -5.24% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.48%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.29%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.56%.

The stock of chipmaker has risen by 0.81% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.49% and overreaching the S&P 500's loss of 0.82%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of NXP Semiconductors in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on October 27, 2026. In that report, analysts expect NXP Semiconductors to post earnings of $4.13 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 32.8%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.76 billion, up 18.52% from the prior-year quarter.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $15.15 per share and revenue of $14.23 billion. These totals would mark changes of +28.28% and +15.98%, respectively, from last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for NXP Semiconductors should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

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. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Currently, NXP Semiconductors is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that NXP Semiconductors has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.61 right now. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 42.77.

It is also worth noting that NXPI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.73. 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 average PEG ratio for the Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry stood at 0.73 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 31, finds itself in the top 13% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.

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