NXP Semiconductors Q4 EPS Beats by $0.05, Divests $45M MEMS Unit
NXP Semiconductors reported Q4 EPS of $3.35, surpassing the $3.30 Zacks Consensus Estimate and up from $3.18 a year earlier. Regulators have approved the divestiture of its MEMS sensors business, exiting a unit that generated roughly $45 million in quarterly revenues, potentially narrowing its future revenue base.
1. Q4 Earnings Outperform Wall Street Projections
NXP Semiconductors delivered fourth-quarter earnings of $3.35 per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.30 and marking a 5.3% increase from the $3.18 reported in the year-ago period. Revenue likewise exceeded consensus expectations, driven by sustained demand in automotive and industrial end markets. Gross margin expanded by roughly 120 basis points year-over-year, reflecting improved product mix and operational leverage. Operating cash flow for the quarter rose by double digits compared with Q4 2024, underpinning management’s emphasis on free cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation.