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<ul><li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $944 million, surpassing the high end of its guidance by approximately $20 million, with diluted earnings per share of $1.15, exceeding guidance by $0.05.</li><li>The financial performance benefited from stronger-than-expected demand in both mobile and broad markets, with a revenue split of about 58% mobile and 42% broad markets.</li><li>Broad market segments including WiFi, data center, and automotive collectively grew 30% year-over-year, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth in these areas.</li></ul>

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $944 million, surpassing the high end of its guidance by approximately $20 million, with diluted earnings per share of $1.15, exceeding guidance by $0.05.The financial performance benefited from stronger-than-expected demand in both mobile and broad markets, with a revenue split of about 58% mobile and 42% broad markets.Broad market segments including WiFi, data center, and automotive collectively grew 30% year-over-year, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth in these areas.

Skyworks Solutions' $1 Billion Android Win: Can RF Complexity Offset Mobile Pressure?

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Index Rebalance

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<li>There are several notable ETFs (SMH ETF, VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF, and KODEX US Semiconductor ETF) that will include SK Hynix (SKHY US) ADRs in their upcoming rebalances.</li>
<li>The expected capital inflow from the passive funds is expected to be significant at about $3.8 billion (5.2 trillion won). </li>
<li>A $3.8 billion inflow represents 11.3% of the total ADR market cap. ADTV is $4.3 billion. Flow/ADTV (no of days) is 0.88. </li>
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There are several notable ETFs (SMH ETF, VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF, and KODEX US Semiconductor ETF) that will include SK Hynix (SKHY US) ADRs in their upcoming rebalances.
The expected capital inflow from the passive funds is expected to be significant at about $3.8 billion (5.2 trillion won). 
A $3.8 billion inflow represents 11.3% of the total ADR market cap. ADTV is $4.3 billion. Flow/ADTV (no of days) is 0.88. 


SK Hynix ADR Inclusions in the SMH ETF, VanEck Semi UCITS ETF, and KODEX US Semi ETF Rebalances

<ul><li>Skyworks Solutions recently presented its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, where they reported solid results, achieving revenue of $1.04 billion and exceeding their own guidance expectations.</li><li>The company's earnings per share stood at $1.54, with a significant contribution from free cash flow of $339 million, and a quarterly dividend payout of $106 million.</li><li>This robust performance was driven by notable improvements in both the mobile and broad markets segments.</li></ul>

Skyworks Solutions recently presented its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, where they reported solid results, achieving revenue of $1.04 billion and exceeding their own guidance expectations.The company's earnings per share stood at $1.54, with a significant contribution from free cash flow of $339 million, and a quarterly dividend payout of $106 million.This robust performance was driven by notable improvements in both the mobile and broad markets segments.

Skyworks Solutions: How 800G and 1.6T Data Centers Are Creating a New Design-Win Cycle!

<ul><li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. has showcased a noteworthy performance in its fourth fiscal quarter of 2025, reflecting strategic progress and operational resilience.</li><li>In this recent earnings call, the company reported financial results that exceeded expectations, marking its third consecutive quarter of both revenue and non-GAAP EPS surpassing forecasts.</li><li>Skyworks announced a revenue of $1.1 billion for the quarter, along with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.76.</li></ul>

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. has showcased a noteworthy performance in its fourth fiscal quarter of 2025, reflecting strategic progress and operational resilience.In this recent earnings call, the company reported financial results that exceeded expectations, marking its third consecutive quarter of both revenue and non-GAAP EPS surpassing forecasts.Skyworks announced a revenue of $1.1 billion for the quarter, along with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.76.

Skyworks Solutions Makes a High-Voltage Push Into Mobile—Will It Rewrite the RF Game?

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>There was one ADD and one DEL for the MV US Semiconductor 25 index and the MV US Semiconductor 10% capped ESG-screened index.</li>
<li>We expect MVSemi25 to trade US$4.45bn and MVSemi10% to trade US$900mm one-way for September 2026. Some small flows offset. The event is on the 18th at the close (Friday).</li>
<li>SK Hynix (SKHY US) is expected to see US$4.3bn to buy.</li>
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There was one ADD and one DEL for the MV US Semiconductor 25 index and the MV US Semiconductor 10% capped ESG-screened index.
We expect MVSemi25 to trade US$4.45bn and MVSemi10% to trade US$900mm one-way for September 2026. Some small flows offset. The event is on the 18th at the close (Friday).
SK Hynix (SKHY US) is expected to see US$4.3bn to buy.


[Quiddity Index] MV Semiconductor Indices Sep26 Rebal Results: One ADD/DEL; US$5bn+ to Trade One-Way

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Skyworks Solutions, Inc., a wireless semiconductor company, designs and manufactures radio frequency and complete semiconductor system solutions for mobile communications applications.  The Company provides front-end modules, radio frequency subsystems, and system solutions to wireless handset and infrastructure customers worldwide.

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Skyworks Solutions' $1 Billion Android Win: Can RF Complexity Offset Mobile Pressure?

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $944 million, surpassing the high end of its guidance by approximately $20...

Baptista Research

SK Hynix ADR Inclusions in the SMH ETF, VanEck Semi UCITS ETF, and KODEX US Semi ETF Rebalances

With the expiration of the lock-up period for SK Hynix’s ADRs (7 October), it has become possible to issue additional ADRs. I think SK Hynix could...

Douglas Kim

Skyworks Solutions: How 800G and 1.6T Data Centers Are Creating a New Design-Win Cycle!

Skyworks Solutions recently presented its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, where they reported solid results, achieving revenue of...

Baptista Research

Skyworks Solutions Makes a High-Voltage Push Into Mobile—Will It Rewrite the RF Game?

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. has showcased a noteworthy performance in its fourth fiscal quarter of 2025, reflecting strategic progress and...

Baptista Research

[Quiddity Index] MV Semiconductor Indices Sep26 Rebal Results: One ADD/DEL; US$5bn+ to Trade One-Way

The MV Global US Semi and US Semi 10% Capped Indices announced rebals on Friday. The rebal is 18 Sep. $5+bn one-way to trade across these two...

Travis Lundy

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