Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) stock surged 6.29% in Tuesday's trading session, following the company's impressive fourth-quarter results and optimistic first-quarter forecast. The semiconductor manufacturer, known for its radio-frequency chips used in 5G smartphones, reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
For Q4 FY25, Skyworks delivered revenue of $1.10 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.01 billion. The company's non-GAAP earnings per share reached $1.76, significantly beating the Wall Street consensus of $1.40. This strong performance was attributed to robust demand for its mobile chips, particularly those used in Apple's latest 5G iPhones.
Looking ahead, Skyworks provided an upbeat forecast for the first quarter, projecting revenue between $975 million and $1.03 billion, well above analysts' estimates of $858.3 million. The company also expects adjusted earnings per share of $1.40 for Q1, surpassing the average estimate of $0.94. CEO Phil Brace commented on the outlook, stating, "In mobile, underlying demand trends remain solid, supported by healthy sell-through and new product launches. Looking ahead, we expect rising AI-driven data traffic to drive greater radio-frequency complexity." This positive guidance, coupled with the strong Q4 results, fueled investor optimism and drove the stock's significant rise.