NXP Posts Record 25% Gain as Stronger Auto Market Boosts Outlook

April 29, 2026, 1:52 PM UTC

NXP Semiconductors NV shares jumped the most since its 2010 market debut after giving an upbeat revenue forecast, a sign the chipmaker is bouncing back from a prolonged auto industry slump and tariff uncertainties.

Revenue in the second quarter will be $3.35 billion to $3.55 billion, the Dutch company said in a statement on Tuesday. This beats the average analyst estimate of $3.27 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

“The momentum we have built is expected to accelerate through the remainder of 2026,” Chief Executive Officer Rafael Sotomayor said in the statement.

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