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NXP Semiconductors Q1 2024 Earnings: Steady Growth Amidst Economic Downturn
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) recently published its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, which concluded on March 31, 2024. The company announced a revenue of $3.13 billion, reflecting a marginal year-on-year growth of 0.2%. This performance aligns with the midpoint of their guidance, showcasing steady operations across all targeted markets. According to Kurt Sievers, President and CEO of NXP, the company remains cautiously optimistic, effectively navigating through the ongoing industry-wide cyclical downturn.
Key Financial Highlights from Q1 2024:
- The reported revenue stood at $3.13 billion, slightly up from $3.121 billion in Q1 2023.
- GAAP gross margin was reported at 57.0%, with an operating margin of 27.4%, and GAAP diluted net income per share reached $2.47.
- On a non-GAAP basis, the gross margin improved to 58.2%, the operating margin was 34.5%, and diluted net income per share was $3.24.
- NXP reported a strong cash flow from operations totaling $851 million and achieved a non-GAAP free cash flow of $627 million after net capital expenditures of $224 million.
- The company returned $564 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, representing 90% of its non-GAAP free cash flow for the quarter.
Noteworthy Developments and Initiatives:
- NXP continued to innovate in the automotive sector with the extension of its automotive radar one-chip family, enhancing capabilities in radar transceiver and processor integration.
- A strategic memorandum of understanding was signed with Honeywell to optimize energy management in commercial buildings, integrating NXP’s processors into Honeywell’s building management systems.
- The company also made strides in sustainability, publishing its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report which outlines progress in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
Guidance for Q2 2024:
- NXP provided guidance for the second quarter of 2024, expecting total revenue to be between $3.025 billion and $3.225 billion. This forecasts a quarterly decrease of up to 3% or an increase of up to 3% sequentially.
- The projected GAAP gross margin ranges from 56.7% to 57.8%, while non-GAAP gross margin could rise up to 59%.
- Operating income is anticipated to be between $821 million and $949 million on a GAAP basis, and between $1,000 million and $1,128 million on a non-GAAP basis.
- Earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 are forecasted to range from $2.36 to $2.77 on a GAAP basis, and from $3.00 to $3.41 on a non-GAAP basis.
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