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Skyworks Solutions, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 7 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue of $1.10 billion: Revenue was $1.10 billion, with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.94 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.76 for the quarter. Source
  • GAAP figures revised from preliminary: The October 28 preliminary release showed GAAP operating income of $135 million and diluted EPS of $1.07. The final figures are $111 million and $0.94; non-GAAP figures were unchanged. Source
  • Mobile underlying demand trends discussed: Management described underlying Mobile demand trends, citing sell-through and new product launches as support. Source
  • Broad Markets growth drivers named: Management named Wi-Fi 7 adoption, automotive sales, and data center and cloud infrastructure product ramps as the drivers of Broad Markets growth. Source
  • 5G content secured at Android makers: The company reported securing 5G content across premium Android smartphones, including Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S25. Source
  • R&D and SG&A rose year over year: Research and development was $223.1 million against $163.5 million a year earlier; SG&A was $111.7 million against $74.1 million. Source
  • Stock repurchases rose sharply in fiscal 2025: Stock repurchases under the program were $830.2 million for fiscal 2025, against $77.3 million in fiscal 2024. Source

“This was our third straight quarter of strong execution, with revenue and non-GAAP EPS both exceeding expectations,”

Phil Brace, chief executive officer and president

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefirst quarter of fiscal 2026 (December quarter)$975 million to $1,025 millionNew
Non-GAAP diluted EPS Sourcefirst quarter of fiscal 2026 (December quarter)$1.40 at the mid-point of the revenue rangeNew
Broad Markets share of sales Sourcefirst quarter of fiscal 2026 (December quarter)39% of salesNew
Share-based compensation expense per diluted share (GAAP reconciliation) Sourcefirst quarter of fiscal 2026$0.20 to $0.40 per diluted shareNew
Amortization of intangibles per diluted share (GAAP reconciliation) Sourcefirst quarter of fiscal 2026$0.20 to $0.30 per diluted shareNew
Certain tax items per diluted share (GAAP reconciliation) Sourcefirst quarter of fiscal 2026-$0.15 to $0.20 per diluted shareNew
Unanticipated items, GAAP diluted EPS Sourcefirst quarter of fiscal 2026$0.00 to $0.15New

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Skyworks announced a definitive agreement to combine with Qorvo in a cash-and-stock transaction, in the October 28, 2025 preliminary release.
  • New guidance: The current release gives a December-quarter revenue range and non-GAAP EPS figure; the October 28 preliminary release contained no such range. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Fourth-quarter revenue of $1.10 billion: Revenue was $1.10 billion, with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.94 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.76 for the quarter. Source
  • GAAP figures revised from preliminary: The October 28 preliminary release showed GAAP operating income of $135 million and diluted EPS of $1.07. The final figures are $111 million and $0.94; non-GAAP figures were unchanged. Source
  • Full-year revenue and GAAP EPS declined: Fiscal 2025 revenue was $4,086.9 million against $4,178.0 million; GAAP diluted EPS was $3.08 against $3.69 in fiscal 2024. Source

Demand and end markets

  • Mobile underlying demand trends discussed: Management described underlying Mobile demand trends, citing sell-through and new product launches as support. Source
  • Broad Markets growth drivers named: Management named Wi-Fi 7 adoption, automotive sales, and data center and cloud infrastructure product ramps as the drivers of Broad Markets growth. Source
  • AI data traffic seen adding RF complexity: Management expects rising AI-driven data traffic to increase RF complexity and described the company as positioned in that area. Source

“In Mobile, underlying demand trends remain solid, supported by healthy sell-through and new product launches.”

Phil Brace, chief executive officer and president

Products and customers

  • 5G content secured at Android makers: The company reported securing 5G content across premium Android smartphones, including Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S25. Source
  • Automotive infotainment programs expanded: In-vehicle infotainment programs were expanded with BYD, Stellantis, and a leading Korean OEM. Source
  • Wi-Fi 7 programs broadened: Wi-Fi 7 programs were broadened across enterprise, networking and home connectivity platforms. Source
  • Ultra-low jitter clock buffers announced: Ultra-low jitter clock buffers were announced for high-speed Ethernet and PCIe Gen 7 connectivity, aimed at AI, cloud and 5G/6G applications. Source

Costs and operating margin

  • R&D and SG&A rose year over year: Research and development was $223.1 million against $163.5 million a year earlier; SG&A was $111.7 million against $74.1 million. Source
  • Share-based compensation was higher: Share-based compensation expense was $63.5 million in the quarter against $38.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin fell to 24.0%: Non-GAAP operating margin was 24.0% against 26.7% a year earlier; GAAP operating margin was 10.1% against 5.8%. Source

“For the December quarter, we anticipate revenue of $975 million to $1,025 million, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.40 at the mid-point of the revenue range,”

Phil Carter, chief financial officer and senior vice president

Cash and returns to shareholders

  • Quarterly dividend of $0.71 declared: As disclosed October 28, 2025, the Board declared a cash dividend of $0.71 per share on the common stock. Source
  • Stock repurchases rose sharply in fiscal 2025: Stock repurchases under the program were $830.2 million for fiscal 2025, against $77.3 million in fiscal 2024. Source
  • Fourth-quarter free cash flow of $144.0M: Non-GAAP free cash flow was $144.0 million in the quarter against $393.2 million a year earlier; fiscal 2025 was $1,105.8 million. Source
  • Cash and debt at year end: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $1,388.4 million at October 3, 2025, against $1,574.1 million a year earlier; debt was $995.8 million. Source

Below-the-line items and tax

  • Other income, net rose: Other income, net was $17.8 million in the quarter against $5.8 million a year earlier; fiscal 2025 was $53.8 million. Source
  • Q4 tax line was a benefit: The fourth-quarter tax line was a benefit of $19.4 million against a $2.1 million benefit a year earlier; the full-year provision was $49.6 million. Source
  • Non-GAAP tax adjustments were smaller: Tax adjustments in the non-GAAP reconciliation were $53.3 million for fiscal 2025, against $82.2 million in fiscal 2024. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2025

  • Qorvo combination expected to close: The Qorvo transaction is expected to close in early calendar 2027, subject to regulatory approvals, customary conditions and shareholder approvals.
  • Dividend payable December 9, 2025: The quarterly dividend is payable on December 9, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on November 18, 2025. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin, non-GAAP Source46.5% (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)
Gross margin, GAAP Source40.7% (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management listed unanticipated tax-rate changes, one-time asset impairment charges and similar items as events that could affect GAAP results. Source

Other quarters

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