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Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) stock surged 33% in the past month, outpacing its merger partner Qorvo (QRVO), peer Qualcomm (QCOM), and the broader semiconductor sector. The rally followed news that its $22 billion merger with Qorvo is nearing completion. SWKS is up 44% year-to-date, trading at $89.28. Investors are weighing whether the opportunity has passed or if further gains are possible post-merger.

Qualcomm (QCOM) rose 7% to $190.82 after demonstrating AI die-to-die optical interconnect technology with Lumentum (LITE) and Corning (GLW), outpacing the SOXX ETF's 4% gain. Skyworks (SWKS) and Qorvo (QRVO) gained only 0.4%, suggesting the rally is AI-specific. The demo has no product or customer order, leaving investors to assess Qualcomm's AI potential.

Skyworks (SWKS) extended its bond swap deadline for Qorvo (QRVO) bonds to September 25. 91.25% of Qorvo's 2029 notes and 93.33% of 2031 notes were tendered by the initial deadline. Skyworks reported Q3 revenue of $935M, above expectations, and guided Q4 revenue to $1.01B-$1.06B. The merger is pending regulatory approvals, with no guaranteed timeline. Skyworks expects $2B in acquisition debt, leading to higher interest expenses and the suspension of quarterly dividends.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% to $75,600 after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY bill, leading to a sell-off in crypto-related stocks including Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD). Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) rose 13.55% as it and Qorvo (QRVO) await final merger approval from China.

Qorvo (QRVO) hit a 52-week high of $120.76, up 55% in six months. Bank of America invested $182.13M in Q2, now holding 2.21%. Q1 EPS beat estimates at $1.64 vs. $1.11. Analysts' average price target is $94, with a consensus 'Hold' rating.

Qorvo Inc. (QRVO) hit a 52-week high of $120.76, trading at $119.93 with a $10.5B market cap. Its stock surged 55% in six months, outpacing its one-year gain of 33%. InvestingPro analysis suggests it is undervalued, with 9 analysts revising earnings upwards. Separately, Morgan Stanley added SpaceX to its Space 60 list, rating it Overweight with a $300 price target, citing its 99% mission success rate.

CREVISTON STEVEN E (SVP, Connectivity & Sensors) sold 4,810 shares of Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO) at an average of $116.56 ($111.72–$118.25, $0.56M total) across 7 trades on 2026-09-15 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Bitcoin fell 3% to $75,600 after the Senate failed to advance a crypto bill. Coinbase (COIN) and other crypto-related stocks declined. Skyworks (SWKS) rose 13.55% as it and Qorvo (QRVO) await final merger approval from China.

Skyworks Solutions Inc. (SWKS) shares rose 12% to $89.06 after Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) new smartphone launch boosted expectations for stronger component sales. Progress in its Qorvo Inc. (QRVO) merger also eased deal uncertainty, with the combination nearing final regulatory reviews. Skyworks announced a new share repurchase program worth billions, aiming to support earnings growth.