10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2021

NXP Semiconductors N.V. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Apr 4, 2021

Filed April 27, 2021For Securities:NXPI

Summary

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI) reported a strong first quarter of 2021, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth across key strategic markets. Revenue surged by 27% to a record $2.57 billion, driven by robust demand in Automotive, Industrial & IoT, and Mobile segments, with notable strength in Greater China and Asia Pacific. The company also saw an expansion in its gross profit margin to 52.8%, up from 49.3% in the prior year quarter, attributed to higher revenue, improved operational efficiencies, and cost reductions. Despite increased R&D spending, overall operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased due to lower amortization of acquisition-related intangibles and a favorable year-over-year comparison. The company generated strong operating cash flow of $732 million, supporting significant capital returns to shareholders through dividends and substantial share repurchases. NXPI ended the quarter with a healthy cash position of $1.84 billion and access to an additional $1.5 billion credit facility, indicating a solid liquidity outlook.

Financial Highlights

54 data points
Beta

Revenue

$2.57B

52.8% Gross Margin

Net Income

$353.00M

13.8% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$1.25

Total Assets

$19.39B

Cash & Equivalents

$1.84B

Free Cash Flow

$582.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$2.57B
Cost of Revenue$1.21B
Gross Profit$1.35B
R&D Expenses$461.00M
SG&A Expenses$222.00M
Operating Expenses$863.00M
Operating Income$492.00M
Interest Expense$87.00M
Net Income$353.00M
EPS (Basic)$1.27
EPS (Diluted)$1.25
Shares Outstanding (Basic)277.53M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)283.26M

Key Highlights

  • 1Record quarterly revenue of $2.57 billion, up 27% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in Automotive, Industrial & IoT, and Mobile segments.
  • 2Gross profit margin improved to 52.8% from 49.3% in the prior year quarter, reflecting higher volumes and operational efficiencies.
  • 3Significant increase in operating income to $492 million from $68 million in Q1 2020.
  • 4Diluted EPS turned positive at $1.25, compared to a loss of $0.08 in Q1 2020.
  • 5Strong cash flow from operations of $732 million.
  • 6Substantial share repurchases of $905 million during the quarter, alongside dividend payments of $105 million, reflecting commitment to shareholder returns.
  • 7Company ended the quarter with $1.84 billion in cash and cash equivalents, and total liquidity of $3.34 billion including its revolving credit facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver was a broad-based increase in demand across NXP's key strategic markets, particularly Automotive, Industrial & IoT, and Mobile. This growth was further amplified by a rebound from the lower demand experienced in Q1 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and surging demand for technology products enabling remote work and connectivity.

NXP's profitability improved significantly. Gross profit margin increased from 49.3% to 52.8%, driven by higher revenue volumes, improved operational loading, cost reductions, and manufacturing efficiencies. Operating income rose substantially to $492 million from $68 million, and the company reported positive diluted EPS of $1.25 compared to a loss of $0.08 in the prior year period.

NXP maintains a strong liquidity position, ending Q1 2021 with $1.84 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Including its undrawn revolving credit facility of $1.5 billion, the company had total liquidity of $3.34 billion. NXP generated $732 million in cash from operations and returned $1.01 billion to shareholders through dividends ($105 million) and share repurchases ($905 million), indicating active cash management and commitment to shareholder returns.

Total operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased significantly due to a substantial reduction in the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, as certain intangibles were fully amortized in 2020. While Research and Development expenses increased, driven by higher personnel costs, Selling, General, and Administrative expenses saw a slight decrease, partly due to lower share-based compensation expenses related to a CEO transition in the prior year.