Analyst Ratings February 4, 2026

KeyBanc Cuts Skyworks Price Target to $75 Citing iPhone Content Outlook

Analyst lowers target despite strong quarterly results; company still yields 5.08% and remains profitable

By Ajmal Hussain SWKS
KeyBanc Cuts Skyworks Price Target to $75 Citing iPhone Content Outlook
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KeyBanc reduced its price target on Skyworks Solutions to $75 from $105 while keeping an Overweight rating. The firm attributes the cut to a compression in market multiples even as Skyworks delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results and raised dividends for the 12th consecutive year. KeyBanc flagged that component content in the upcoming iPhone 18 is expected to be "roughly" flat year-over-year, with mix dynamics offsetting some modem SKU gains.

Key Points

  • KeyBanc cut Skyworks' price target from $105 to $75 but kept an Overweight rating.
  • Skyworks posted fiscal Q1 2026 EPS of $1.54 (vs. $1.40 expected) and revenue of $1.04 billion (vs. $1.00 billion expected), driven by iPhone demand.
  • Analyst highlights flat expected iPhone 18 content year-over-year and mix factors offsetting modem SKU gains; company yields 5.08% after 12 straight years of dividend increases.

KeyBanc has lowered its 12-month price target on Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) to $75 from $105, but the broker retained an Overweight rating on the semiconductor supplier. The move comes as Skyworks continues to trade well below that target, changing hands around $55.93, while offering a 5.08% dividend yield after 12 consecutive annual raises.

The reduction in the price target followed a quarter in which Skyworks exceeded market expectations. In the first fiscal quarter of 2026 the company reported earnings per share of $1.54 versus a consensus forecast of $1.40, and revenue of $1.04 billion compared with an anticipated $1.00 billion. Those results, and second-quarter revenue guidance that topped forecasts, were driven primarily by robust demand tied to the iPhone.

Despite the better-than-expected top- and bottom-line performance, KeyBanc pointed to an outlook for component content in the forthcoming iPhone 18 that is likely to be "roughly" flat on a year-over-year basis. Skyworks has held its share of that content, the analyst noted, but gains tied to Apple’s modem SKU are being offset by product mix effects.

According to KeyBanc's analysis, the observed mix dynamics could reflect either a staggered product launch cadence or a relatively lower share of consumer model builds compared with Pro models. Those mix shifts are presented as possible explanations for why content gains in one area may not translate into higher overall iPhone content for Skyworks.

The investment firm also described itself as "constructive" regarding Skyworks’ planned acquisition of Qorvo, and emphasized that the downward revision in the price target reflected a contraction in market multiples rather than a deterioration in company-specific operating performance.

Skyworks remains profitable on conventional metrics, carrying a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.45. The company also reports a strong liquidity position, with liquid assets exceeding its short-term obligations. Market reaction to the quarterly report was mixed: the stock slipped modestly during regular trading and then posted a small uptick in after-hours trading.

For investors watching the semiconductor and consumer electronics supply chains, the case highlights how demand tied to a single major device - in this instance, the iPhone - can be influenced not just by unit volumes but by per-device component content and product mix. KeyBanc’s adjustment signals sensitivity to market multiple trends even when company fundamentals and near-term demand drivers appear solid.

Risks

  • Flat year-over-year content in the upcoming iPhone 18 could limit revenue upside for Skyworks - impacting the semiconductor and consumer electronics supplier ecosystem.
  • Product mix considerations, such as a staggered launch or a lower proportion of consumer versus Pro model builds, could offset gains in specific modem SKUs - affecting component suppliers tied to handset models.
  • Contraction in market multiples drove the price target reduction, indicating valuation risk even when company-level results remain strong - relevant to equity investors in the semiconductor sector.

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