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NXP Semiconductors N.V.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 11 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue grew 7 percent: Revenue was $3.34 billion, up 5 percent from the third quarter and 7 percent year on year. Full-year revenue was $12.27 billion, down 3 percent year on year. Source
  • Industrial & IoT grew 24 percent year on year: Industrial & IoT revenue was $640 million, up 11 percent sequentially and 24 percent year on year. Full-year revenue was $2,273 million, flat against 2024. Source
  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 57.4 percent: Fourth-quarter non-GAAP gross margin was 57.4 percent and operating margin 34.6 percent. Full-year non-GAAP gross margin was 56.8 percent and operating margin 33.1 percent. Source
  • Free cash flow of $793 million: Operating cash flow was $891 million, with net capex of $98 million, giving non-GAAP free cash flow of $793 million, or 23.8 percent of revenue. Full-year free cash flow was $2,425 million, 19.8 percent of revenue. Source
  • Capital return took 74.7 percent of free cash flow: Capital return in the quarter was $592 million: $338 million of buybacks and $254 million of dividends. Full-year capital return of $1.924 billion was 79.3 percent. Source
  • MEMS sensors sale completed February 2: The MEMS sensors business line was sold for $900 million in cash before closing adjustments, plus up to $50 million tied to technical milestones. The sale was agreed with STMicroelectronics in July 2025. Source
  • First-quarter revenue guided below fourth quarter: First-quarter revenue guidance sits 3 to 9 percent below fourth-quarter revenue at the ends of the range, and 8 to 15 percent above a year earlier. Source

“NXP delivered quarterly revenue of $3.34 billion, surpassing the midpoint of our guidance and reflecting sequential improvement across all end markets.”

Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue Sourcefirst quarter 2026$3,050 million to $3,250 million; midpoint $3,150 millionNew
Gross margin, non-GAAP Sourcefirst quarter 202656.5% to 57.5%; midpoint 57.0%New
Gross margin, GAAP Sourcefirst quarter 202655.2% to 56.3%; midpoint 55.8%New
Operating margin, non-GAAP Sourcefirst quarter 202631.7% to 33.6%; midpoint 32.7%New
Operating margin, GAAP Sourcefirst quarter 202645.7% to 46.8%; midpoint 46.3%New
Diluted EPS, non-GAAP Sourcefirst quarter 2026$2.77 to $3.17; midpoint $2.97New
Diluted EPS, GAAP Sourcefirst quarter 2026$4.01 to $4.41; midpoint $4.21New
Financial income (expense) Sourcefirst quarter 2026GAAP $(101) million; non-GAAP $(92) millionNew
Tax rate Sourcefirst quarter 2026GAAP 19.5% to 20.5%; non-GAAP 17.5% to 18.5%New
Diluted shares Sourcefirst quarter 2026254.1 millionNew
Restructuring and other incidentals in GAAP operating income Sourcefirst quarter 2026$574 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: First-quarter 2026 guidance was given. The third-quarter release gave guidance for the fourth quarter 2025. Source
  • Ended: The MEMS sensors business line sale closed on February 2, 2026, for $900 million in cash before closing adjustments. Source
  • New: The Kinara acquisition closed on October 27, 2025. The third-quarter release said it was still completing closing conditions. Source
  • New: Rafael Sotomayor is titled President and Chief Executive Officer in this release. The third-quarter release titled him incoming Chief Executive Officer. Source

Fourth-quarter and full-year results

  • Fourth-quarter revenue grew 7 percent: Revenue was $3.34 billion, up 5 percent from the third quarter and 7 percent year on year. Full-year revenue was $12.27 billion, down 3 percent year on year. Source
  • GAAP operating income fell sequentially: GAAP operating income was $744 million, down 17 percent from the third quarter and up 10 percent year on year. Full-year GAAP operating income was $3,047 million, against $3,417 million. Source
  • Full-year diluted EPS compared with 2024: Full-year diluted EPS was $7.95 on a GAAP basis and $11.81 non-GAAP, against $9.73 and $13.09 in 2024. Source

Segment revenue by end market

  • Industrial & IoT grew 24 percent year on year: Industrial & IoT revenue was $640 million, up 11 percent sequentially and 24 percent year on year. Full-year revenue was $2,273 million, flat against 2024. Source
  • Automotive was the largest segment: Automotive revenue was $1,876 million, up 2 percent sequentially and 5 percent year on year. Full-year Automotive revenue of $7,116 million was flat against $7,151 million in 2024. Source
  • Mobile revenue rose 13 percent sequentially: Mobile revenue was $485 million, up 13 percent sequentially and 22 percent year on year. Full-year Mobile revenue was $1,584 million, up 6 percent. Source
  • Communications infrastructure fell year on year: Communications Infrastructure & Other revenue was $334 million, up 2 percent sequentially and down 18 percent year on year. Full-year revenue was $1,296 million, down 24 percent. Source

“We remain committed to disciplined investment, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization to drive sustainable, long‑term value for our shareholders,”

Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Executive Officer

Margins and operating costs

  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 57.4 percent: Fourth-quarter non-GAAP gross margin was 57.4 percent and operating margin 34.6 percent. Full-year non-GAAP gross margin was 56.8 percent and operating margin 33.1 percent. Source
  • GAAP and non-GAAP EPS gap: Fourth-quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $1.79 against non-GAAP $3.35. The gap included restructuring of $0.70 per share, share-based compensation of $0.40 and other incidentals of $0.36. Source
  • Restructuring charges rose to $177 million: Restructuring charges in operating income were $177 million in the fourth quarter, against $3 million in the third quarter. Full-year restructuring was $261 million. Source
  • GAAP R&D rose from third quarter: GAAP research and development was $665 million, up from $575 million in the third quarter. Non-GAAP R&D was $514 million, against $515 million; the difference was mainly restructuring of $89 million and share-based compensation of $58 million. Source
  • Other financial expense increased: Other financial expense was $108 million, against $98 million in the third quarter and $91 million a year earlier. Source

Demand, channel and working capital

  • Channel inventory rose to 10 weeks: Channel inventory was 10 weeks at year end, against 9 weeks in the third quarter and 8 weeks a year earlier. Source
  • Inventory balance rose on the balance sheet: Net inventories were $2,577 million at December 31, 2025, against $2,452 million at September 28, 2025. The cash conversion cycle was 123 days, against 134 days in the third quarter. Source
  • Payables rose; receivables fell: Accounts payable were $997 million, up from $886 million in the third quarter. Accounts receivable were $1,055 million, against $1,095 million. Source

“These actions, combined with an improving demand environment, position NXP for profitable revenue growth.”

Rafael Sotomayor, NXP President and Chief Executive Officer

Cash flow and capital returns

  • Free cash flow of $793 million: Operating cash flow was $891 million, with net capex of $98 million, giving non-GAAP free cash flow of $793 million, or 23.8 percent of revenue. Full-year free cash flow was $2,425 million, 19.8 percent of revenue. Source
  • Capital return took 74.7 percent of free cash flow: Capital return in the quarter was $592 million: $338 million of buybacks and $254 million of dividends. Full-year capital return of $1.924 billion was 79.3 percent. Source
  • Buybacks continued after year end: Between December 31, 2025 and January 30, 2026, NXP repurchased $36 million of shares under a 10b5-1 program. Source
  • Notes repaid; leverage ratios higher: The $500 million notes were redeemed on January 5, 2026. Gross financial leverage was 2.6x and net 1.9x at year end, against 2.1x and 1.5x a year earlier. Source

Portfolio changes and deals

  • MEMS sensors sale completed February 2: The MEMS sensors business line was sold for $900 million in cash before closing adjustments, plus up to $50 million tied to technical milestones. The sale was agreed with STMicroelectronics in July 2025. Source
  • Kinara acquisition closed October 27: Kinara, a maker of discrete neural processing units, closed for $307 million in cash before closing adjustments. Source
  • Aviva Links adds in-vehicle connectivity: Aviva Links, a provider of Automotive SerDes Alliance compliant in-vehicle connectivity, was acquired for $243 million in cash, closing on October 24, 2025. Source

Products, strategy and leadership

  • Software-defined vehicles and physical AI: Management said it executed effectively in 2025 on its software defined vehicles and physical AI priorities, and that acquisitions strengthened the portfolio for intelligent systems at the edge. Source
  • I.MX 952 processor for in-cabin sensing: The i.MX 952 applications processor, announced October 21, 2025, targets AI-powered vision, HMIs and in-cabin sensing. It integrates the eIQ Neutron NPU for sensor fusion, including driver monitoring and child presence detection. Source
  • Trimension UWB for medical drones: The Trimension SR150 ultra-wideband product, announced October 7, 2025, lets Jedsy X medical delivery drones detect the drone’s precise location. Source

First-quarter 2026 guidance

  • First-quarter revenue guided below fourth quarter: First-quarter revenue guidance sits 3 to 9 percent below fourth-quarter revenue at the ends of the range, and 8 to 15 percent above a year earlier. Source
  • MEMS gain included in GAAP operating income: GAAP operating income guidance includes $574 million of restructuring and other incidentals, which includes the estimated gain on the MEMS sensors sale that closed February 2. Source
  • Non-GAAP tax rate guided lower than GAAP: The non-GAAP tax rate is guided at 17.5 to 18.5 percent, against 19.5 to 20.5 percent on a GAAP basis. Diluted shares are 254.1 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 February 2026

  • Contingent MEMS payment pending: Up to $50 million more is payable on the MEMS sale, contingent on the achievement of specified technical milestones. Source
  • First-quarter 2026 ranges given: The ranges cover first-quarter 2026 revenue, gross and operating margins, EPS, financial expense, tax rate and diluted share count. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Inventory days (DIO) Source154
Channel inventory Source10 weeks
Gross margin, GAAP Source54.2%
Gross margin, non-GAAP Source57.4%
End-market revenue, Automotive Source$1,876 million
End-market revenue, Industrial & IoT Source$640 million
End-market revenue, Mobile Source$485 million
End-market revenue, Comm. Infra. & Other Source$334 million

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The third-quarter release said the closing conditions were being completed. The fourth-quarter release reports the Kinara acquisition closed on October 27, 2025.
  • Met: The third-quarter release expected final closing in the first half of 2026. The fourth-quarter release reports the sale completed on February 2, 2026.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.