Citigroup Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) Stock Price

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) had its price target dropped by equities research analysts at Citigroup from $80.00 to $63.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock. Citigroup’s price target points to a potential upside of 3.41% from the stock’s previous close.

SWKS has been the topic of several other research reports. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Skyworks Solutions in a research report on Wednesday. TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Skyworks Solutions from $75.00 to $65.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Susquehanna dropped their price objective on shares of Skyworks Solutions from $75.00 to $65.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $65.00 price objective (down previously from $72.00) on shares of Skyworks Solutions in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Skyworks Solutions from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $70.50.

Skyworks Solutions Trading Up 3.3%

Shares of SWKS stock opened at $60.92 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $62.71 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $69.48. The company has a quick ratio of 1.76, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The company has a market capitalization of $9.13 billion, a PE ratio of 23.43 and a beta of 1.33. Skyworks Solutions has a 12-month low of $47.93 and a 12-month high of $90.90.

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $1.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.40 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $999.02 million. Skyworks Solutions had a return on equity of 11.72% and a net margin of 9.73%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.60 earnings per share. Skyworks Solutions has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.040-1.040 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Skyworks Solutions will post 3.7 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Skyworks Solutions

In related news, EVP Reza Kasnavi sold 7,332 shares of Skyworks Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.26, for a total value of $456,490.32. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 26,087 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,624,176.62. This trade represents a 21.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Robert John Terry sold 4,945 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.28, for a total transaction of $307,974.60. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 19,824 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,234,638.72. This represents a 19.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.28% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Skyworks Solutions

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Quest 10 Wealth Builders Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Skyworks Solutions by 488.6% during the 4th quarter. Quest 10 Wealth Builders Inc. now owns 412 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 342 shares in the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new position in Skyworks Solutions in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC raised its stake in Skyworks Solutions by 137.1% during the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 486 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 281 shares in the last quarter. Financial Consulate Inc. bought a new position in shares of Skyworks Solutions in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC boosted its stake in shares of Skyworks Solutions by 200.0% in the 2nd quarter. Clearstead Trust LLC now owns 411 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 274 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.43% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Skyworks Solutions

Here are the key news stories impacting Skyworks Solutions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — SWKS reported better‑than‑expected EPS and revenue, and management commentary and guidance were viewed positively by analysts, supporting near‑term upside. Skyworks Q1 Earnings Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts cite stronger iPhone demand as a key driver of the beat and improved outlook, which helped lift sentiment among coverage analysts. Analyst Reaction: iPhone Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend support — Skyworks declared a $0.71 quarterly dividend (ex‑dividend Feb 24), yielding roughly 4.8%, which can attract income‑oriented investors and provide a valuation floor.
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus/ratings mix — the broker consensus remains an average “Hold” across firms, reflecting balanced near‑term views despite the earnings beat. Average Rating of Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Some firms reaffirmed “Hold” ratings (Stifel, Benchmark) or kept buy/overweight stances while trimming targets — this produces mixed signals for investors assessing momentum versus longer‑term upside. Multiple Analyst Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple price‑target cuts — several large shops trimmed targets (UBS cut to $58; JPMorgan to $65; Citi to $63; TD Cowen to $65), indicating reduced near‑term upside and more cautious estimates despite the beat. These downgrades are pressuring sentiment and cap upside potential. UBS Adjusts PT to $58
• Negative Sentiment: Lowered expectations from other firms (including Morgan Stanley commentary) add to caution; while some maintain buy/overweight, their trimmed targets reduce the magnitude of potential gains. JPMorgan PT Lowered

Skyworks Solutions Company Profile

Skyworks Solutions, Inc is a leading semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for use in radio frequency (RF) and mobile communications markets. The company’s portfolio includes power amplifiers, front-end modules, switches, filters, low-noise amplifiers, and other components that enable wireless connectivity in smartphones, tablets, wearables, automotive telematics, and broadband infrastructure. With a focus on energy efficiency and integration, Skyworks serves a broad range of customers in the mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, connected home, and industrial end markets.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Skyworks operates a network of design, development, and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.