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NXPNuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio
$14.12
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

NXP is a market laggard (RS 41/99, Top 59%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

-275%
Q2'23
$-0.49
+210%
Q4'23
$1.14
+140%
Q2'24
$0.41
-121%
Q4'24
$-0.21
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$14.12
50 DMA
$14.28
100 DMA
$14.32
150 DMA
$14.19
200 DMA
$14.14
Alignment Score: 2/4

NXP Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 41/99 is in Bottom 41% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
41 (Top 59%)>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
Trend
Weak DowntrendAbove 200 DMA

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on NXP, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
41/99
Top 59% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
51
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
276K
+62% vs avg
Breakout
None
No recent breakout

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-118%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
3/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
1%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
93/99
Percentile

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 20 DMA$14.14+0.1%
  • 200 DMA$14.14+0.2%
  • 50 DMA$14.28+1.1%
Current$14.12

Support

  • 52W Low$13.30-5.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NXP stock a buy now?

NXP is a market laggard (RS 41/99, Top 59%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for NXP?

NXP currently has no confirmed breakout. Wait for a VCP pattern breakout with volume at least 40% above average before determining an actionable buy point.

What is NXP's RS Rating?

NXP has an RS Rating of 41/99, meaning it's in the Top 59% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.