Citigroup Issues Pessimistic Forecast for NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) Stock Price

NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) had its price target cut by analysts at Citigroup from $285.00 to $255.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the semiconductor provider’s stock. Citigroup’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 14.80% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on NXPI. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $250.00 price target on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a report on Tuesday. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $255.00 target price on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Evercore ISI upped their price target on shares of NXP Semiconductors from $289.00 to $292.00 in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Mizuho cut their target price on NXP Semiconductors from $285.00 to $255.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $253.67.

NXP Semiconductors Price Performance

NASDAQ NXPI opened at $222.13 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $228.20 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $221.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $55.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.98, a P/E/G ratio of 2.84 and a beta of 1.47. The company has a current ratio of 2.05, a quick ratio of 1.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. NXP Semiconductors has a 12-month low of $148.09 and a 12-month high of $255.45.

NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 2nd. The semiconductor provider reported $3.35 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.31 by $0.04. NXP Semiconductors had a return on equity of 26.72% and a net margin of 16.47%.The firm had revenue of $3.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.30 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $3.18 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. NXP Semiconductors has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.770-3.170 EPS. Analysts forecast that NXP Semiconductors will post 10.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other NXP Semiconductors news, EVP Christopher L. Jensen sold 2,300 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $228.17, for a total value of $524,791.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 9,965 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,273,714.05. This represents a 18.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Julie Southern purchased 225 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $225.48 per share, for a total transaction of $50,733.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider directly owned 11,937 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,691,554.76. This represents a 1.92% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.12% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NXP Semiconductors

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of NXP Semiconductors during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. CNB Bank purchased a new stake in NXP Semiconductors in the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Wexford Capital LP acquired a new position in NXP Semiconductors during the third quarter worth $31,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in NXP Semiconductors during the third quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Delos Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NXP Semiconductors in the second quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.54% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about NXP Semiconductors

Here are the key news stories impacting NXP Semiconductors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and Edge AI roadmap could support upside — NXP beat EPS/revenue, provided upbeat near‑term guidance, and highlighted its eIQ Agentic framework and S32N7 processor as catalysts for automotive/industrial growth, arguments bulls point to as a buying opportunity. Why NXP Semiconductors’ Post-Earnings Dip Could Be a Buying Window
• Positive Sentiment: High conviction from some brokers — KeyCorp raised its price target to $300 (overweight), signaling a sizeable upside case that can attract buyers if macro/auto demand improves. KeyCorp price target raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings‑call strategic shift noted — Management’s call emphasized a strategic shift toward edge/physical AI, which is longer‑term positive but does not immediately resolve near‑term margin/inventory questions. Earnings Call Highlights Strategic Shift
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts conflicted — several firms maintained buy/outperform ratings but adjusted targets both up and down, producing mixed signals rather than a clear consensus. Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple price‑target cuts are weighing on sentiment — firms including Citigroup, Bank of America, Mizuho, Evercore and TD Cowen trimmed targets (many still keep buy/outperform stances), which likely contributed to near‑term selling pressure. TD Cowen price target adjustment Citigroup price target cut
• Negative Sentiment: Margin and inventory concerns — management reported a slower margin improvement and days‑of‑inventory (~154 days) that are above recent norms; these operational metrics raise the risk of further margin pressure if sales don’t pick up. Margin and inventory analysis

NXP Semiconductors Company Profile

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.