Mar 31, 2024

NXP Q1 2024 Earnings Report

NXP delivered first quarter 2024 results in-line with the midpoint of guidance, demonstrating resilience amidst an industry-wide cyclical downturn.

Key Takeaways

NXP Semiconductors reported first quarter revenue of $3.13 billion, aligning with guidance expectations. The company highlighted its ability to navigate a challenging demand environment while maintaining solid profitability and earnings. NXP continues to manage costs and execute its capital return policy, returning $564 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Revenue was $3.13 billion, up 0.2 percent year-on-year.

GAAP gross margin was 57.0 percent, with a GAAP operating margin of 27.4 percent.

Non-GAAP gross margin reached 58.2 percent, and non-GAAP operating margin was 34.5 percent.

Cash flow from operations was $851 million, resulting in non-GAAP free cash flow of $627 million.

Total Revenue
$3.13B
Previous year: $3.12B
+0.2%
EPS
$3.24
Previous year: $3.19
+1.6%
Channel Inventory (months)
1.6
Previous year: 1.6
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$1.78B
Previous year: $1.77B
+0.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.91B
Previous year: $3.93B
-26.0%
Free Cash Flow
$627M
Previous year: $381M
+64.6%
Total Assets
$23.3B
Previous year: $23.7B
-1.7%

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Forward Guidance

NXP projects revenue between $3.025 billion and $3.225 billion for the second quarter of 2024. They anticipate a GAAP gross margin between 56.7% and 57.8%, and a GAAP operating margin between 27.1% and 29.4%.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be between $3.025 billion and $3.225 billion.
  • GAAP gross margin is projected to be between 56.7% and 57.8%.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to range from 27.1% to 29.4%.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin is forecasted to be between 58.0% and 59.0%.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin is anticipated to be between 33.1% and 35.0%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue is projected to decrease by 3% to increase by 3% quarter-over-quarter.
  • Revenue is expected to decrease by 8% to 2% year-over-year.
  • GAAP Financial Income (expense) is expected to include Other financial expense $(6) million
  • GAAP Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) and Other includes non-controlling interest $(5) million and Other $(4) million;
  • The guidance included in this release consists of predictions only, and is subject to a wide range of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond NXP's control.

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