OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd lifted its stake in NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI – Free Report) by 1,898.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 31,511 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 29,934 shares during the period. OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd’s holdings in NXP Semiconductors were worth $6,843,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in shares of NXP Semiconductors by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 8,426 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock worth $1,829,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Rovin Capital UT ADV raised its position in shares of NXP Semiconductors by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter. Rovin Capital UT ADV now owns 3,573 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock worth $814,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of NXP Semiconductors by 4.6% in the 2nd quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,193 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock worth $261,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Invera Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of NXP Semiconductors by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter. Invera Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,104 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock worth $1,390,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC increased its position in NXP Semiconductors by 1.9% during the 3rd quarter. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC now owns 3,008 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock valued at $685,000 after buying an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. 90.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other NXP Semiconductors news, EVP Andrew Micallef sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $194.58, for a total value of $194,580.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,942 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,934,514.36. This represents a 9.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.
NXP Semiconductors Price Performance
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The semiconductor provider reported $3.35 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.31 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $3.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.30 billion. NXP Semiconductors had a net margin of 16.47% and a return on equity of 26.72%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.18 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that NXP Semiconductors N.V. will post 12.51 EPS for the current year.
NXP Semiconductors Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 25th were given a dividend of $1.014 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 25th. This represents a $4.06 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. NXP Semiconductors’s payout ratio is currently 51.01%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages recently issued reports on NXPI. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on NXP Semiconductors from $245.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Evercore reduced their target price on NXP Semiconductors from $292.00 to $260.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and set a $235.00 target price (down from $265.00) on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research report on Monday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 target price on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $248.53.
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More NXP Semiconductors News
Here are the key news stories impacting NXP Semiconductors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: NXP redeemed US$750 million of 3.875% senior notes due June 2026, reducing near‑term refinancing risk and improving near‑term liquidity/interest‑rate exposure — a clear balance‑sheet positive. NXP Announces Redemption of 3.875% Senior Notes Due 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results and the earnings call show underlying strength: slight EPS beat (Q4 EPS $3.35 vs. street $3.31), revenue growth (~7.2% y/y to $3.34B) and a ~35% non‑GAAP operating margin (up ~40 bps y/y). These metrics support the stock’s rally. NXP (NXPI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
- Positive Sentiment: Shares showed relative strength recently, advancing while the broader market declined — indicating some investor preference for NXP amid sector noise. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Advances While Market Declines
- Neutral Sentiment: Pre‑earnings research pieces warn NXP may lack the “right combination” of catalysts for a meaningful earnings beat this quarter, encouraging caution ahead of forward guidance. This tempers expectations despite the recent beat. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
- Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo downgraded NXPI to Equal Weight from Overweight and cut its price target to $235 (from $265), citing that the automotive market isn’t recovering fast enough; multiple firms flagged similar concerns, which could limit upside. Wells Fargo resets NXP Semiconductors forecast ahead of earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes the stock slipped on the downgrade headlines, reflecting immediate negative sentiment from sell‑side caution around the analog/automotive exposure. NXP Semiconductors slips as Wells Fargo downgrades; firm weighs in on analog sector
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, that designs and supplies mixed-signal and standard product solutions for a broad range of end markets. The company focuses on enabling secure connections and infrastructure for embedded applications, developing technologies used across automotive, industrial and Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, and communication infrastructure segments. NXP’s offerings target customers that require reliable, secure, and high-performance semiconductor components for connected devices and systems.
Product lines include microcontrollers and application processors, secure elements and authentication technologies, RF and high-power analog components, connectivity solutions, and vehicle networking and infotainment systems.
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