NXP Semiconductors stock gained 1.00 percent before Q3 results
Published on 10/07/2026 at 13:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
NXP Semiconductors stock gained 1.00 percent to USD 244.38 on October 6, 2026, on Nasdaq, giving the company a market capitalization of USD 61.6 billion. The next major checkpoint is the third-quarter report scheduled for October 27 after the market close.
October 27 sets the next test
NXP Semiconductors announced on October 6, 2026, that it will release third-quarter 2026 financial results after normal trading ends on October 27. The company also scheduled its conference call for 4:30 p.m. ET on the same date, making the report the clearest near-term catalyst for the shares.
Second-quarter figures raised the bar
In the second quarter of 2026, NXP reported adjusted EPS of USD 3.61, above the USD 3.52 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. Revenue reached USD 3.50 billion against USD 3.47 billion expected, while year-over-year growth was 19.5 percent. The prior-year quarter produced adjusted EPS of USD 2.72, so the upcoming report will be judged against a materially higher earnings base.
Consensus remains above the stock
MarketBeat lists a Moderate Buy consensus from 26 analysts, including 16 Buy, nine Hold and one Sell ratings. The average target is USD 304.91, or 24.77 percent above the USD 244.38 price, with targets ranging from USD 190.00 to USD 400.00. Stifel Nicolaus cut its target from USD 282.00 to USD 265.00 on October 5, 2026, while retaining a Hold rating, as MarketBeat reported.
Stock sits below its yearly high
NXP's October 6 price was 28.12 percent below the 52-week high of USD 339.95 and above the 52-week low of USD 183.00. The shares also remained below the 200-day moving average of USD 254.48, a technical counterweight to the recent earnings growth.
October 6 close frames the setup
NXP Semiconductors closed at USD 244.38 on Nasdaq on October 6, 2026, after gaining 1.00 percent. The October 27 results will show whether the second-quarter growth rate can carry into the next reporting period.
NXP Semiconductors stock at a glance
- Company: NXP Semiconductors N.V.
- ISIN: NL0009538784
- WKN: A1C5WJ
- Ticker: NXPI
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of October 6, 2026): USD 244.38, closing price
- Market capitalization: USD 61.6 billion (as of October 6, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 183.00-339.95 (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Semiconductors
- Index membership: S&P 500
Upcoming dates for NXP Semiconductors stock
- October 27, 2026: Third-quarter 2026 results and conference call
