Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: SWKS) has announced a stock-and-cash agreement to acquire Qorvo Inc (NASDAQ: QRVO) – valuing the combined entity at roughly $22 billion.
The semiconductor company will pay $32.50 to shareholders in cash and 0.96 shares of Skyworks for each QRVO share held – implying a significant premium over Qorvo’s pre-deal valuation.
The announcement pushed Qorvo stock up as much as 17% on Tuesday, while SKWS shares were seen trading nearly 12% higher in premarket on October 28th.
Skyworks-Qorvo merger is expected to reshape the competitive landscape for RF semiconductors and analog signal processing – especially in mobile, defense, and AI-driven infrastructure.
Once the deal closes (expected in early 2027), SKWS shareholders will control about 63% of the new entity.
Why is Skyworks betting big on Qorvo stock
Skyworks is paying up for QRVO stock because the strategic fit is unusually strong.
Qorvo brings deep expertise in RF front-end modules, defense-grade components, and connectivity solutions for 5G, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications.
These capabilities complement Skyworks’ strength in mobile and IoT, creating a more diversified portfolio across consumer, industrial, and aerospace markets.
The combined company will boast over $7.7 billion in annual revenue and $2.1 billion in adjusted EBITDA, with a robust patent portfolio and engineering talent pool.
By acquiring Qorvo, SWKS gains scale, customer breadth, and access to high-margin verticals – making the premium not just justifiable, but potentially accretive over time.
Who the combined company will compete against
The Skyworks-Qorvo merger creates a formidable rival to Broadcom, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments.
Broadcom dominates RF modules for Apple and enterprise networking, while Qualcomm leads in modem-to-antenna integration for Android and edge AI devices.
Texas Instruments, though less focused on RF, competes in analog and embedded systems across automotive and industrial sectors.
The new Skyworks-Qorvo entity will challenge these incumbents with a vertically integrated model, broader product coverage, and enhanced R&D scale.
With over 12,000 patents and 8,000 engineers, the combined firm is positioned to win share in high-growth areas like artificial intelligence infrastructure, defense electronics, and next-gen wireless standards.
Is there any upside left in QRVO shares?
While Qorvo shares have already surged on the deal announcement, there may still be modest upside depending on deal execution and synergies.
The cash-plus-stock structure offers Qorvo holders exposure to the combined entity’s long-term growth, especially if integration unlocks margin expansion and cross-selling opportunities.
However, most of the premium is already priced in, and further gains may hinge on regulatory approval, cost discipline, and competitive response.
For existing shareholders, the deal offers a graceful exit or a strategic rollover.
For new investors, the better bet may be Skyworks itself – now transformed into a diversified RF powerhouse with global ambitions.
Note that SWKS stock currently pays a healthy 3.29% dividend yield as well, making it all the more attractive as a long-term holding.
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