NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of high-performance mixed-signal products. The firm acquired Freescale Semiconductor in 2015 and now has significant market share in the automotive market, where it supplies microcontrollers and analog chips into automotive clusters, powertrains, infotainment systems, and radars. NXP Semiconductors also serves industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communications infrastructure.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NXP Semiconductors N.V., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) has returned -11.81% so far this year and 24.28% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NXPI has achieved an annualized return of 9.13%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
NXPI
1M-10.71%
6M-16.16%
YTD-11.81%
1Y24.28%
5Y-1.33%
10Y9.13%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.79%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
2.51%
1.10%
-11.26%
-1.46%
2025
-0.51%
6.20%
-13.61%
-2.25%
2.70%
14.78%
-1.30%
11.19%
-0.09%
-7.41%
-7.64%
13.25%
2024
-7.34%
17.97%
-1.63%
3.14%
7.40%
-2.37%
-2.21%
-0.64%
-4.47%
-1.80%
-2.19%
-9.24%
2023
15.35%
-3.04%
4.02%
-11.74%
9.05%
13.60%
8.48%
-7.09%
-3.62%
-14.12%
18.95%
12.59%
2022
-10.05%
-9.03%
-2.39%
-8.67%
10.16%
-22.53%
25.37%
-9.98%
-8.86%
-2.30%
16.85%
-10.99%
2021
0.09%
9.68%
7.95%
-6.22%
8.56%
-3.35%
0.41%
2.35%
-9.09%
2.31%
10.24%
0.19%
2020
-1.36%
-10.96%
-29.48%
25.28%
-1.42%
16.72%
3.05%
6.21%
-0.94%
4.24%
15.56%
-0.87%
2019
21.03%
4.80%
-4.11%
17.36%
-17.30%
7.06%
1.45%
-1.16%
8.48%
1.83%
0.10%
9.94%
2018
2.84%
3.15%
-5.93%
-10.34%
8.66%
-3.57%
-12.21%
-2.98%
-8.36%
-13.24%
3.03%
-15.73%
2017
-0.41%
4.49%
0.29%
2.00%
3.78%
-0.18%
0.76%
2.41%
0.26%
3.45%
-3.13%
2.70%
2016
6.32%
11.01%
-16.75%
8.04%
4.25%
15.42%
-2.89%
-0.85%
-1.02%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of NXPI compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current NXP Semiconductors N.V. volatility is 2.07%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
26.56B
24.39B
24.35B
23.24B
20.86B
19.85B
20.02B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
10.06B
9.18B
8.64B
7.45B
6.53B
8.94B
9.44B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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AI Insight
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NXP Semiconductors announced an interim dividend of $1.014 per ordinary share for Q1 2026, payable on April 9, 2026. The board approved this dividend based on the company's strong capital structure and confidence in long-term growth and cash flow generation.
Benzinga•Benzinga
AI Insight
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AI Insight
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Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
Divested MEMS sensors business as part of portfolio optimization strategy; neither positive nor negative as it represents strategic refocusing rather than distress.
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AI Insight
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AI Insight
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AI Insight
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GlobeNewswire Inc.•Astute Analytica
AI Insight
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Investing.com•Dan Schmidt
AI Insight
Mixed signals: positive earnings beat and strong industrial division growth (24% YOY) offset by concerning gross margin compression (57.4%), elevated inventory (154 days), and analyst price target cuts. However, Edge AI catalysts and attractive valuation provide upside potential if technical support holds.
