NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported Jul 22, 2025 at 6:33 AM ET · SEC Source

Q2 25 EPS

$2.72

BEAT +2.09%

Est. $2.66

Q2 25 Revenue

$2.93B

BEAT +0.97%

Est. $2.90B

vs S&P Since Q2 25

+11.6%

BEATING MARKET

NXPI +31.1% vs S&P +19.5%

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Did NXPI Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results

NXP Semiconductors delivered a modest but clean beat in its second-quarter results, posting non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.72 against a consensus estimate of $2.66, a 2.09% beat, while revenue of $2.93 billion edged past the $2.90 billion estimate by 0.9… Read more NXP Semiconductors delivered a modest but clean beat in its second-quarter results, posting non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.72 against a consensus estimate of $2.66, a 2.09% beat, while revenue of $2.93 billion edged past the $2.90 billion estimate by 0.97%, landing above the midpoint of its own guidance range. The headline numbers, however, still reflect the ongoing semiconductor cycle downturn, with revenue falling 6.4% year-over-year and non-GAAP gross margin compressing to 56.5% from 58.6% a year ago. The most important driver of sequential stability was the Automotive segment, which held essentially flat year-over-year at $1.73 billion and accounts for roughly 59% of total revenue, cushioning declines in Communications Infrastructure and Industrial end markets. All four segments came in above internal expectations, reinforcing management's view that a cyclical recovery is beginning to take hold. NXP guided Q3 revenue of $3.05 billion to $3.25 billion, implying roughly 8% sequential growth at the midpoint, though analysts noted that tariff uncertainty and macroeconomic headwinds continue to cloud the near-term outlook.

Key Takeaways

  • All focus end-markets performed above expectations
  • Emerging cyclical improvement in core end markets
  • Company-specific growth drivers in automotive radar and SDV platforms
  • Improved operating cash flow of $779 million, up from $565 million sequentially
  • Reduced net capex of $83 million driving strong non-GAAP free cash flow of $696 million
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NXPI YoY Financials

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NXPI Revenue by Segment

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“NXP delivered quarterly revenue of $2.93 billion, above the midpoint of our guidance, with all our focus end-markets performing above expectations. Our guidance for the third quarter reflects the combination of an emerging cyclical improvement in NXP's core end markets as well as the performance of our company specific growth drivers. We continue to drive solid profitability and earnings, by strengthening our competitive portfolio and by aligning our wafer fabrication footprint consistent with our hybrid manufacturing strategy.”

— Kurt Sievers, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release