On July 29, NXP reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $3.5 billion** , up **19% YoY**, with gross profit of **$2.00 billion (+28% YoY) and gross margin expanding to 57.3% – up 3.9 points. Net profit jumped 72% to $767 million , far outpacing revenue growth, reflecting stronger pricing power and disciplined cost control.

Operating cash flow reached $860 million** (+10.4% YoY), with free cash flow of **$791 million – highlighting healthy working capital and solid cash conversion.

The strong performance was driven by rebounding demand in automotive and industrial chips, particularly power devices and MCUs for smart cockpits and EVs. The improved product mix – with higher-value automotive semiconductors gaining share – along with effective cost management, lifted both revenue and margins.

From ICgoodFind: NXP just proved auto semis are back in the game. 72% net profit growth on 19% revenue shows operating leverage at its best – and the industrial recovery is adding a second gear.