NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI)

The financial data reveals several notable trends regarding the operating income, revenue, and operating profit margin over the analyzed period.

Operating Income (Loss)

Operating income generally demonstrates strong growth from 2010 through 2015, increasing from $273 million to a peak of $2,015 million. However, a significant loss of $150 million is observed in 2016, which marks an anomaly in the otherwise upward trend. Post-2016, operating income recovers sharply, reaching $2,102 million in 2017 and progressing further to $2,583 million by 2021, despite some fluctuations in 2019 and 2020 when income dropped to $641 million and $418 million, respectively.

Revenue

Revenue exhibits a steady overall increase from $4,402 million in 2010 to $11,063 million in 2021. There are slight fluctuations observed in certain years, such as a decrease in 2011 and a relatively stable period between 2017 and 2019, but the general trajectory remains upward, showing substantial growth particularly after 2015 with a rapid increase towards 2016 and a minor dip during 2019 and 2020 before rebounding in 2021.

Operating Profit Margin

The operating profit margin follows a similar pattern to operating income, with notable growth from 6.2% in 2010 to a high of 33.03% in 2015. A steep decline occurs in 2016, resulting in a negative margin of -1.58%. This margin then recuperates considerably in subsequent years, reaching 23.35% in 2021. The fluctuations in the margin indicate variability in operational efficiency or cost structures, correlating with the volatility seen in the operating income during the same periods.

In summary, the data indicates robust revenue growth over the twelve-year span, with operating income and profit margin largely mirroring this trend but exhibiting higher volatility. The year 2016 stands out as a challenging period with negative operating results, followed by a strong recovery phase. The declines in 2019 and 2020 also suggest temporary operational or market pressures before a significant improvement in 2021. Overall, the trend suggests increased scale and improving profitability, albeit with intermittent setbacks impacting operational performance.