NXP Stock Jumps 25% as Auto Chip Rebound Powers a Forecast Beat
NXP Semiconductors shares jumped up to 25% Wednesday after the company forecast second-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations. First-quarter revenue rose 12% to $3.18 billion, with automotive sales up 6% and industrial and IoT revenue up 24%. NXP guided Q2 revenue to $3.35–$3.55 billion and adjusted earnings to $3.29–$3.72 per share. Data-center-related revenue is projected to surpass $500 million in 2026.