NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) earnings on April 28, 2026

After the market closes Q1 2026

More NXP Semiconductors N.V. earnings

Prior outlook: Pessimistic Outcome: Missed

The stock surged dramatically after its earnings report, jumping more than 27% at its peak and finishing the day up 25.6%. This was a strong positive reaction from investors.

NXPI price around the earnings

289.25

Change: +25.6%

2026-04-29, 20:00 UTC

Start of the measured window End of the measured window
229.17 250.32 271.47 292.62 230.35
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April 28, 2026
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Prior thesis

Prior outlook: Pessimistic Outcome: Missed

Thesis published

Mixed contexts are present before earnings.

The stock has shown strong price gains recently, but some analysts have downgraded their ratings, raising concerns about future performance. There's a risk that recent positive sentiment might not be supported by institutional views.

Context analyzed before publication

Summary
Mixed contexts ahead of earnings.
Playbook
With recent analyst downgrades and potential for a 'sell the news' event after earnings, the scenario suggests waiting for a clearer direction before entering a new position.
Trend
Expert outlook improving, but still cautious.

Analysts

Drivers

  • Analysts Negative

    Despite the stock's strong performance, several analysts have recently lowered their ratings and price targets, indicating a potential disconnect with the overall positive analyst view.

Evidence

Analyst consensus
Buy
Consensus average (1-5)
1.66
Analysts covering the stock
31
Average price target
258.68
Lowest price target
188
Highest price target
313
Upside to price target
15.2%
Quarterly earnings growth
-8.1%
Revenue growth
7.2%
Forward EPS
16.66
Trailing EPS
8.06
Analyst moves in the last 60 days
3
  • Strong buy: 7
  • Buy: 19
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong sell: 0
Strong buy
7
Buy
19
Hold
5
Sell
1
Strong sell
0
  • April 20, 2026 · Wells Fargo: Downgrades rating (Overweight → Equal-Weight)
  • April 17, 2026 · Mizuho: Downgrades rating (Outperform → Underperform)
  • April 13, 2026 · B of A Securities: Downgrades rating (Buy → Neutral)

News and sentiment

Drivers

  • News & sentiment Negative

    Very positive sentiment from retail investors on low volume, alongside recent downgrades, suggests that many individual investors are optimistic while some institutions are becoming more skeptical.

Evidence

Sentiment
Sentiment
Constructive
Mention volume
Low
Normalized volume
33%
News
Sources (5)
  • Wells Fargo Downgrades NXP Semiconductors to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $235 — Benzinga
  • This NXP Semiconductors Analyst Turns Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Friday — Benzinga
  • Mizuho Downgrades NXP Semiconductors to Underperform, Lowers Price Target to $188 — Benzinga
  • This NXP Semiconductors Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday — Benzinga
  • B of A Securities Downgrades NXP Semiconductors to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $230 — Benzinga

Technicals

Drivers

  • Technical Positive

    The stock has experienced significant price increases over the last two weeks and has outperformed the market recently, showing strong upward price movement.

Evidence

Average true range (ATR)
2.8%
Distance to 52-week high
-12.4%
14-day change (14d)
+14.8%
30-day change
+10.6%
30-day relative strength
+6.8%
Benchmark change
+3.8%
Nearest support
184.78
Nearest resistance
226.56
Volume accumulation ratio
0.89

Expected move

There is no implied-move data available for this event.

Reactions over its last 19 earnings

Median move
2.6%
75th percentile move
4.1%
90th percentile move
5.6%
Up / down moves
12 / 7
Average up move
+2.0%
Average down move
-4.2%

Monitoring and close

What NXP Semiconductors N.V. reported

There is no monitoring data available for this event.

Pre-market second reading after the results

There is no second reading available for this event.

How the stock reacted

Outcome
Missed
Consolidated
+25.6%
Max favorable move (MFE)
0%
Max adverse move (MAE)
27.1%