New York, January 31, 2026, 18:49 (EST) — Market closed.
- NXP slipped for a second day in a row on Friday, wrapping up the month on a downbeat note.
- Chip shares slipped as investors digested a heavy earnings slate alongside changing rate forecasts.
- Attention shifts to the company update early next week and important U.S. data scheduled for later in the week.
NXP Semiconductors shares fell 3.2% on Friday, ending at $226.14 as U.S. markets closed for the weekend. Volume picked up noticeably, yet the stock underperformed several major chipmakers that day. (MarketWatch)
The timing is crucial. The drop arrives just ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings, a key moment when investors will scrutinize any shifts in demand from carmakers and industrial clients—sectors known to shift rapidly as inventories pile up.
The move comes amid renewed market jitters over rates and political shifts. Stocks dipped Friday as traders digested Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve, alongside a stronger-than-expected wholesale inflation report. “Markets are calibrating” to the decision, said Michael Hans, chief investment officer at Citizens Wealth. (Reuters)
Chip stocks took a hit, with KLA plunging over 15% during the day. Other semiconductor shares also fell steeply, dragging the sector down as the session wrapped up. (Nasdaq)
The pressure kicked in on Thursday, with investors dumping tech stocks amid doubts over whether hefty AI-related spending plans will deliver. A strategist flagged “all sorts of storm clouds in the background.” (Reuters)
Politics is creeping into market signals. A partial U.S. government shutdown began early Saturday as lawmakers failed to meet the funding deadline. Reuters points out that shutdowns often delay or disrupt economic data crucial for investors when pricing rates and risk. (Reuters)
The next catalyst for NXP will probably be its guidance, rather than last week’s price swings. Should the company’s outlook disappoint following the chip selloff at week’s end, the stock may remain under pressure, even if the headline results are solid.
Macro factors might disrupt the flow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has the January U.S. employment report set for Friday, Feb. 6, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This data often moves bond yields and tech stocks sensitive to interest rates. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
The immediate focus is on the company. NXP plans to report its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings after markets close on Nasdaq Monday, Feb. 2. The follow-up conference call is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 8:00 a.m. EST. (NXP)
