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How Investors May Respond To Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) Appointing Philip Carter as CFO

Simply Wall St·09/06/2025 13:46:22
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  • On August 25, 2025, Skyworks Solutions announced that Philip Carter will rejoin the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2025, succeeding the interim CFO.
  • Carter’s previous tenure at Skyworks, paired with recent executive experience at Advanced Micro Devices, brings both company familiarity and fresh industry perspective to the finance function.
  • To understand how Carter’s return could shape Skyworks Solutions’ path, we’ll examine its impact on the company’s investment narrative.

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Skyworks Solutions Investment Narrative Recap

To be a shareholder in Skyworks Solutions, it’s important to believe in the company’s ability to adapt amid competitive pressures in mobile and diversify into higher-growth segments like automotive and IoT, while managing heavy reliance on its largest customer. The return of Philip Carter as CFO is unlikely to materially impact Skyworks’ most relevant short-term catalyst, the rollout of new wireless standards boosting RF chip demand, or change the biggest risk, which remains the concentration of revenue from a single customer.

Among recent announcements, the August 2025 unveiling of the SKY53510/80/40 clock fanout buffers stands out. This new product targets high-speed infrastructure and aligns with industry trends toward more complex wireless solutions, supporting Skyworks’ focus on broadening its market reach and capitalizing on emerging connectivity opportunities.

However, investors should be aware that, in contrast to potential growth through diversification, the concentration risk from Skyworks’ largest customer still poses a significant vulnerability in the near term…

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Skyworks Solutions' outlook anticipates $4.1 billion in revenue and $520.7 million in earnings by 2028. This scenario assumes a 1.0% annual revenue growth rate and a $124.5 million increase in earnings from the current $396.2 million.

Uncover how Skyworks Solutions' forecasts yield a $72.47 fair value, a 4% downside to its current price.

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SWKS Community Fair Values as at Sep 2025
SWKS Community Fair Values as at Sep 2025

Simply Wall St Community members have submitted five independent fair value estimates for Skyworks Solutions, ranging widely from US$58 to US$111.73. When considering such a spread, remember that customer concentration remains the company’s most critical risk, affecting both earnings and business resilience.

Explore 5 other fair value estimates on Skyworks Solutions - why the stock might be worth 23% less than the current price!

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