NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) EVP Jennifer Wuamett Sells 12,425 Shares of Stock

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) EVP Jennifer Wuamett sold 12,425 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $220.94, for a total value of $2,745,179.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 11,811 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,609,522.34. This trade represents a 51.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Jennifer Wuamett also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, November 4th, Jennifer Wuamett sold 8,372 shares of NXP Semiconductors stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.01, for a total transaction of $1,733,087.72.

NXP Semiconductors Trading Up 9.9%

Shares of NASDAQ NXPI opened at $245.95 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $212.95 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $219.78. The stock has a market cap of $61.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 1.46. NXP Semiconductors N.V. has a 52-week low of $148.09 and a 52-week high of $255.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 1.69 and a current ratio of 2.37.

NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The semiconductor provider reported $3.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.12 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $3.17 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.15 billion. NXP Semiconductors had a return on equity of 26.92% and a net margin of 17.11%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.45 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that NXP Semiconductors N.V. will post 10.28 EPS for the current year.

NXP Semiconductors Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 10th will be given a dividend of $1.014 per share. This represents a $4.06 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 10th. NXP Semiconductors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 50.25%.

Trending Headlines about NXP Semiconductors

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

• Positive Sentiment: NXP unveiled its S32N7 “super‑integration” automotive processor series (5 nm) that centralizes core vehicle functions, promises up to ~20% TCO savings for OEMs, and is sampling the top‑end S32N79. Bosch is the first deployer, accelerating customer adoption and integration. S32N7 press release FinanzNachrichten Business Insider QuiverQuant summary
• Positive Sentiment: NXP launched the eIQ Agentic AI Framework to prototype and deploy optimized, secure autonomous AI at the edge — a product that broadens NXP’s software/ML stack and monetizable services for edge customers. eIQ Agentic AI Framework
• Positive Sentiment: NXP announced a collaboration with GE HealthCare to accelerate edge‑AI in acute care (anesthesia and neonatal concepts shown at CES), demonstrating diversification of design wins beyond automotive into healthcare systems. GE HealthCare collaboration
• Neutral Sentiment: An earnings preview piece looks at upcoming results and expectations for NXP; the company has a recent history of a small EPS miss and slowing revenue growth, so investors will watch the next report for whether product momentum translates to sales/guide upside. Earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Jennifer Wuamett sold 12,425 shares (disclosed) in early January, reducing her stake by ~51% — a potential negative signal for some investors, though sales may be for personal/liquidity reasons and aren’t unusual at NXP. Insider sale filing

Institutional Trading of NXP Semiconductors

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in NXPI. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in NXP Semiconductors in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. CNB Bank acquired a new position in shares of NXP Semiconductors during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in shares of NXP Semiconductors in the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in NXP Semiconductors in the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. increased its stake in NXP Semiconductors by 121.7% during the 2nd quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 153 shares of the semiconductor provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. 90.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have issued reports on NXPI. Arete Research raised their price target on shares of NXP Semiconductors from $273.90 to $324.40 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Evercore ISI lifted their target price on shares of NXP Semiconductors from $289.00 to $292.00 in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on NXP Semiconductors from $270.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $280.00 price objective on shares of NXP Semiconductors in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $260.62.

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.