01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K filed February 19, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. reported revenues of $12.3 billiona for the fiscal year 2025, representing a 2.7% decrease from the prior year.
This decline was primarily attributed to a weaker selling mix and decreased demand in the Communication Infrastructure & Other and Automotive segments, partially offset by growth in Mobile and Industrial & IoT. The company demonstrated resilience with a GAAP gross margin of 54.7%b and a GAAP operating margin of 24.8%.
Strategically, NXP completed three significant acquisitions in 2025: TTTech Auto, Aviva Links, and Kinara, Inc., aimed at strengthening its offerings in software-defined vehicles and AI-powered edge systems. The company also reported a healthy cash flow from operations of $2.82 billionc and returned $1.92 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, highlighting its commitment to shareholder value alongside strategic growth investments.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Revenue for fiscal year 2025 was $12.269 billion, a decrease of 2.7% year-over-year, driven by declines in Communication Infrastructure & Other and Automotive segments, partially offset by growth in Mobile and Industrial & IoT.
- The company successfully closed three strategic acquisitions in 2025: TTTech Auto for software-defined vehicles, Aviva Links for automotive networking, and Kinara, Inc. for AI-powered edge systems.
- NXP reported a GAAP gross margin of 54.7% and a GAAP operating margin of 24.8%, indicating a stable operational performance despite revenue headwinds.
- Cash flow from operations remained strong at $2.82 billion for 2025.
- The company returned $1.92 billion to shareholders in 2025 through dividends ($1.025 billion) and share repurchases ($899 million).
- NXP's R&D expenses increased slightly to $2.36 billion, reflecting continued investment in innovation, particularly in areas like Software-Defined Vehicles and AI.
- The company's cash position stood at $3.27 billion at year-end 2025, with manageable debt levels and continued access to credit facilities.
03—One dollar
Follow one dollar
Of each $1.00 of revenue in FY2025, NXP Semiconductors N.V. kept $0.17.
- Revenue$12.27B100.0%
- Cost of revenue−$5.55B45.3%
- Gross profit$6.72B54.7%
- Operating costs−$3.67B29.9%
- Operating income$3.05B24.8%
- Interest, other & tax−$979.0M8.0%
- Net income$2.07B16.9%
Where FY2025 revenue went
$12.27B- Cost of revenue: $5.55B, 45% of revenue
- R&D: $2.36B, 19% of revenue
- Net income: $2.07B, 17% of revenue
- SG&A: $1.20B, 9.8% of revenue
- Other operating costs: $105.0M, 0.9% of revenue
- Interest, other & tax: $979.0M, 8.0% of revenue
Kept 17% as net incomeOther operating costs $105.0M · 0.9%
Full revenue history →04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-KFY2025filed February 19, 2026Financial Statements
FY2025 against FY2024
| Line item | FY2025FY2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.27B$12.61B | −2.7% |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.55B$5.50B | +1.1% |
| Gross Profit | $6.72B$7.12B | −5.7% |
| R&D Expenses | $2.36B$2.35B | +0.6% |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.20B$1.16B | +3.4% |
| Operating Expenses | $3.68B$3.65B | +0.9% |
| Operating Income | $3.05B$3.42B | −10.8% |
| Interest Expense | $466.00M$398.00M | +17.1% |
| Net Income | $2.07B$2.54B | −18.6% |
| EPS (Basic) | $8.00$9.84 | −18.7% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $7.95$9.73 | −18.3% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 252.70M255.21M | −1.0% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 254.33M257.85M | −1.4% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the key drivers of NXP's revenue performance in 2025?
NXP's revenue decreased by 2.7% to $12.27 billion in 2025. This was primarily due to a decrease in the Communication Infrastructure & Other segment (-23.6%) and a slight decline in the Automotive segment (-0.5%). These were partially offset by growth in the Mobile segment (+5.8%) and a marginal increase in the Industrial & IoT segment (+0.2%). The decrease was mainly attributed to a less favorable product mix and lower selling prices.
How did NXP's recent acquisitions impact its strategy and portfolio?
In 2025, NXP strategically acquired TTTech Auto, Aviva Links, and Kinara, Inc. These acquisitions are expected to bolster NXP's position in key growth areas. TTTech Auto and Aviva Links strengthen NXP's offerings in the automotive sector, particularly in software-defined vehicles and in-vehicle connectivity. The Kinara acquisition enhances NXP's capabilities in AI-powered edge systems, especially for automotive and industrial applications, by adding high-performance neural processing units.
What is NXP's financial health and capital allocation strategy?
NXP demonstrated solid financial health in 2025, generating $2.82 billion in cash flow from operations and maintaining a cash balance of $3.27 billion. The company's total debt was $12.22 billion. NXP actively returned capital to shareholders, distributing $1.025 billion in dividends and repurchasing $899 million in shares. Management indicated that existing cash and expected cash flows are sufficient to meet operational needs and capital expenditures for at least the next year.
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