The price-to-earnings ratio for NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ: NXPI) is above average at 20.51x. The 36-month beta value for NXPI is also noteworthy at 1.47. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 16 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 7 rating it as “overweight,” 10 rating it as “hold,” and 1 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for NXPI is 253.82M, and at present, short sellers hold a 3.64% of that float. The average trading volume of NXPI on January 22, 2025 was 2.37M shares.
NXPI) stock’s latest price update
NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ: NXPI)’s stock price has decreased by -0.22 compared to its previous closing price of 215.36. However, the company has seen a 3.89% increase in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. marketbeat.com reported 2025-01-21 that The technology sector, and more specifically, the semiconductor industry, is a foundational element of modern economies and a hotbed of innovation and profit potential. As demand continues to soar from sectors like electric vehicles (EV) and artificial intelligence (AI), identifying the key players within this transformative terrain becomes a vital consideration for investors looking for long-term growth and substantial returns.
NXPI’s Market Performance
NXPI’s stock has risen by 3.89% in the past week, with a monthly drop of -1.89% and a quarterly drop of -7.49%. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.86% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 2.59% for NXP Semiconductors NV The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 1.82% for NXPI’s stock, with a -11.66% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of NXPI
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for NXPI stocks, with Goldman repeating the rating for NXPI by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for NXPI in the upcoming period, according to Goldman is $257 based on the research report published on January 10, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Wells Fargo, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see NXPI reach a price target of $250. The rating they have provided for NXPI stocks is “Overweight” according to the report published on November 22nd, 2024.
Loop Capital gave a rating of “Buy” to NXPI, setting the target price at $300 in the report published on November 12th of the previous year.
NXPI Trading at -1.72% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought NXPI to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -27.43% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.59%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.86%, as shares surge +2.18% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -4.35% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, NXPI rose by +3.89%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -11.89% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $211.03. In addition, NXP Semiconductors NV saw 3.38% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at NXPI starting from Wuamett Jennifer, who sale 3,500 shares at the price of $232.35 back on Sep 17 ’24. After this action, Wuamett Jennifer now owns 30,269 shares of NXP Semiconductors NV, valued at $813,225 using the latest closing price.
JENNIFER B WUAMETT, the Officer of NXP Semiconductors NV, proposed sale 3,500 shares at $232.35 during a trade that took place back on Sep 17 ’24, which means that JENNIFER B WUAMETT is holding shares at $813,225 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for NXPI
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.28 for the present operating margin
- 0.56 for the gross margin
The net margin for NXP Semiconductors NV stands at 0.21. The total capital return value is set at 0.18. Equity return is now at value 30.31, with 11.38 for asset returns.
Based on NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), the company’s capital structure generated 0.52 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.34. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.08. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 9.71.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 4.9 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.58. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 4.8. The receivables turnover for the company is 12.08for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.55. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.35.
Conclusion
In summary, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) has had a mixed performance as of late. Analysts have bullish opinions on the stock, with some viewing it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
