Skyworks Solutions

SWKS

Market cap $8.87B

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Skyworks Solutions ( NASDAQ:SWKS ) and Qorvo ( NASDAQ:QRVO ) just reported earnings as direct RF chip competitors, but here is the twist: they announced a merger that would create a roughly $22 billion combined RF and analog semiconductor company, expected to close in early 2027.

Numerai G bought 131,276 shares of Skyworks Solutions in the fourth quarter; the estimated transaction value is $9.18 million. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value rose by $8.24 million, reflecting both the share increase and price changes.

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NUREMBERG, Germany, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) unveiled at Embedded World 2026 its new high-performance connectivity, isolation, timing, and power technologies designed to meet the rapidly evolving requirements of AI-enabled embedded systems. These solutions address the increasing demand for low latency, ultra-efficient power architectures, and reliable connectivity across industrial, automotive, energy infrastructure, and mobile devices.

Skyworks (SWKS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Skyworks Solutions to use Soitec's POI wafers Bernin (Grenoble), France, March 4, 2026 -- Soitec, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative semiconductor materials, today announced a multi-year agreement to secure volume production of state-of-the-art Piezoelectric-On-Insulator (POI) wafers for Skyworks Solutions. This agreement extends the long-standing relationship between the companies and ensures a reliable, long-term wafer supply to support Skyworks' future needs.

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Skyworks Solutions' 6G demo with MediaTek, the Qorvo deal and a new Q2 outlook could shape what is next for the chipmaker.