NXP Semiconductors Ranks 123rd in Trading Volume as Institutional Investors Buy Amid Insider Selloff

On August 15, 2025, NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) closed at $230.52, a 1.19% decline, with a daily trading volume of $760 million, ranking 123rd in market activity. Institutional investors have shown renewed interest, with Ground Swell Capital LLC acquiring 7,001 shares worth $1.33 million, increasing its stake to 2.8% of holdings. Other firms, including Rockefeller Capital Management and Mariner LLC, also boosted their positions during the fourth quarter, reflecting a broader trend of institutional accumulation.

Recent insider transactions added complexity to the stock's outlook. EVP Jennifer Wuamett sold 9,132 shares for $2.1 million, reducing her ownership by 25.21%, while CFO William Betz offloaded 6,785 shares, trimming his stake by 81.70%. These exits contrast with the firm’s recent earnings report, which showed $2.72 EPS—surpassing estimates—though revenue fell 6.4% year-over-year to $2.93 billion. Analysts remain divided, with KeyCorp and Truist Financial raising price targets to $275 and $252 respectively, while Morgan Stanley maintained a $229 objective.

Market dynamics were further shaped by a 4.06% annualized dividend yield and a payout ratio of 48.39%, indicating sustainable returns. The stock’s 50-day and 200-day moving averages stood at $219.26 and $206.74, respectively, suggesting short-term volatility amid a beta of 1.41. Institutional ownership remains dominant at 90.54%, with corporate insiders holding just 0.12%.

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