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Skyworks Solutions 株価情報 (NASDAQ: SWKS)

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) 株価情報

Skyworks Solutions

Skyworks Solutions produces semiconductors for wireless handsets and other devices that are used to enable wireless connectivity. Its main products include power amplifiers, filters, switches, and integrated front-end modules that support wireless transmissions. Skyworks' customers are mostly large smartphone manufacturers, but the firm also has a growing presence in nonhandset applications such as wireless routers, medical devices, and automobiles.

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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor sector</a> is bracing for a shakeup, and JPMorgan&#8217;s Harlan Sur isn't mincing words. "Expect in-line results but tariff/trade related dynamics to drive weaker 2Q/2H25 and negative earnings revision cycle." That's Wall Street-speak for buckle up &#8211; it's about to get bumpy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Troubles: A 15-25% EPS Trim Ahead?</h2>
As first-quarter earnings begin to roll in, Sur says the Street should prepare for a "kick off negative earnings revision cycle," with forward EPS estimates potentially being slashed by 15-25% over the next few quarters. Investors hoping that semi stocks had already hit bottom after a ~25% tariff-driven slump may be in for another jolt &#8211; Sur sees another 10-15% downside from here.
But this isn't just about numbers. The broader concern is about confidence, or lack thereof. "Rapidly changing tariff headlines are negatively impacting consumer and business confidence," Sur notes, with turn business — which can make up 20-30% of guidance &#8211; now at risk due to reduced visibility. Add in China's latest tariff volley against U.S.-fabricated chips, and names like Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Qorvo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>), and Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) suddenly look exposed.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI And Datacenter: The Only Bright Spots</h2>
That said, JPMorgan isn't throwing out the entire chip basket. Sur urges a "selective" approach, spotlighting Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Marvell Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) as top picks &#8211; all tied closely to AI and data infrastructure. These are the companies best positioned to ride the "strong demand in accelerated compute/AI," even if GPU giants like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) face potential downside from tightening China restrictions and "upcoming AI diffusion rules."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EDA, Semicap: Downturn-Proof Darlings</h2>
In the tools-of-the-trade corner, KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) and Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) also earn JPM's stamp of approval. EDA players like Synopsys are seen as resilient. "R&amp;D budgets don't get cut in downturns," Sur says, a mantra every long-term investor in chip design software should pin to their monitors.
Meanwhile, the "flat-to-down" outlook for WFE (wafer fab equipment) in 2025 spells more caution for semicap names, though JPMorgan still favors Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), KLA Corp, and Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) &#8211; all expected to outperform thanks to "rising capital intensity" and growing service revenue.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Down-Cycle Playbook Moment Is Here</h2>
The macro backdrop remains fraught. JPM economists now peg the chance of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645681/jpmorgan-raises-recession-risk-to-60-as-largest-us-tax-hike-in-60-years-hits-global-economy">U.S. recession at 60%</a>, as the tariff storm clouds hang heavy. Demand pull-forward in smartphones might make the first quarter look fine, but "incremental conservatism" is expected to dominate the second quarter and H2 guidance.
Bottom line? 
This is a "down-cycle playbook" moment. The sector's long-term structural story — AI, content tailwinds, and rising chip complexity — remains intact. But for now, it's all about threading the needle between "inevitable slowdown" and the pockets of AI-driven strength.
And as Sur says, "remain selective on stocks."
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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Wall Street saw a tentative tech rebound early Wednesday, as investors begin to shrug off escalating U.S.-China trade tensions following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">a steep market selloff.</a>
After the Trump administration announced a dramatic hike in tariffs on Chinese goods to 104% starting Wednesday, Beijing retaliated with an 84% tariff on American products. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the aggressive trade stance, claiming the impact would ultimately backfire on China.
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, writing, &#8220;BE COOL! Everything is going to work out well. The USA will be bigger and better than ever before!&#8221; 
He encouraged investors by stating, &#8220;this is a great time to buy, DJT,&#8221; likely referring to Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), rather than the Dow Jones Transportation Index, which has dropped 18% since the tariff news broke.
Yet, broader risk sentiment remains subdued, with investors awaiting either a softer tone from the White House or a signal from the Federal Reserve—though both hopes appear to be fading.
By mid-morning in New York, tech stocks staged a rebound, lifting the Nasdaq 100 by 0.9%. Yet, the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average remained flat, while the Russell 2000 continued to underperform.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasuries were failing to provide their traditional safe-haven support amid heightened uncertainty and volatility.
The 10-year Treasury yield surged 10 basis points to 4.40%, triggering a sharp selloff in medium- and long-dated bonds. The popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 1.8%, extending its three-day slide to 6.6%—its worst performance since March 2020.
Gold prices, on the other hand, soared over 3% to $3,075 per ounce, on track for their strongest daily gain since October 2023.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also advanced, rising 1.4% to $77,289.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>17,243.25</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>4,980.40</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>37,576.14</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,744.85</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 11:25 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.3% up to $498.23.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.1% up to $376.72.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 1% to $420.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.9% to $173.58</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.9%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Performers</h3>
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<td>Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</td>
<td>38.43</td>
<td>7.11%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>82.60</td>
<td>5.62%</td>
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<td>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</td>
<td>18.97</td>
<td>4.62%</td>
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<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>231.56</td>
<td>4.37%</td>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>)</td>
<td>51.35</td>
<td>4.36%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>179.89</td>
<td>4.33%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers</h3>
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<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>)</td>
<td>50.29</td>
<td>-5.24%</td>
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<td>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)</td>
<td>167.51</td>
<td>-4.64%</td>
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<td>Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>)</td>
<td>73.55</td>
<td>-4.41%</td>
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<td>Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>33.49</td>
<td>-4.40%</td>
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<td>Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>)</td>
<td>54.50</td>
<td>-4.34%</td>
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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading lower amid an overall market reversal on US-China trade tensions.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Opera Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NASDAQ">OPRA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.59%</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $25 to $28 on Oct. 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Lee Krowl reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target from $24 to $25 on Oct. 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 27, Opera reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0408">latest OPRA news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.25%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $92 to $70 on Feb. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Ruben Roy downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $105 to $62 on Feb. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 5, Skyworks issued second-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.19%</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Mehdi Hosseini maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $130 to $112 on March 13, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $95 to $105 on Jan. 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 31, Seagate reported that it has completed the acquisition of Intevac.</li>
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In the current market session, Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) price is at $53.60, after a 1.55% increase. However, over the past month, the stock fell by 21.76%, and in the past year, by 50.07%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744063248_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Skyworks Solutions P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 99.72 in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, Skyworks Solutions Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 16.24. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744063248_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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A Look Into Skyworks Solutions Inc's Price Over Earnings

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Fidelity National Financial has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 13 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 7, the company's board raised the quarterly payout by 4% to $0.50 per common share, equal to an annual figure of $2 per share. The current yield on the stock stands at 3.07%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $13.36 billion. According to its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 20, the company posted revenues of $3.62 billion and EPS of $1.34. Both figures came in above the consensus expectations.&nbsp;
VICI Properties
VICI Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>) is a real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations, including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, three of the most iconic entertainment facilities on the Las Vegas Strip.
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VICI Properties has raised its dividends every year for the last seven years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Sept. 5, it increased the quarterly payout by 4.2% to $0.4325 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.73 per share. Currently, the yield on the dividend is 5.30%.
VICI Properties&#8217; annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $3.85 billion. In the company&#8217;s most recent earnings release on Feb. 20, it posted Q4 2024 EPS of $0.57, matching expectations, while revenues of $976.05 million beat the consensus estimate of $974.91 million.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/03/44513758/11-analysts-have-this-to-say-about-vici-properties">article by Benzinga</a> for 11 analysts' insights on VICI Properties.
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Skyworks Solutions
Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary semiconductor products in the U.S., China, South Korea, Taiwan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the rest of Asia-Pacific.
Skyworks Solutions has consecutively increased its dividends for the last 11 years. As per its most recent dividend hike announcement on July 30, the company raised the quarterly payout by 3% to $0.70 per share, equal to an annual figure of $2.80 per share. More recently, in its earnings release on Feb. 5, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The current yield on the dividend stands at 4.33%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $4.04 billion. In its Q1 2025 earnings report on Feb. 5, it posted revenues of $1.07 billion, roughly in line with expectations, and EPS of $1.60, beating the Street estimate of $1.57.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/short-sellers/25/03/44521915/looking-into-skyworks-solutionss-recent-short-interest">article by Benzinga</a>, which looks into Skyworks Solutions' recent short interest.
Fidelity National Financial, VICI Properties, and Skyworks Solutions are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3% to 5% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Skyworks Solutions's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NYSE">SWKS</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.81 million shares sold short, which is 11.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.58 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Skyworks Solutions Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743100226_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Skyworks Solutions has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Skyworks Solutions's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Skyworks Solutions's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.97%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Skyworks Solutions's Recent Short Interest

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the information technology sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Opera Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NASDAQ">OPRA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.41%</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $25 to $28 on Oct. 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Lee Krowl reiterated a Buy rating and lifted the price target from $24 to $25 on Oct. 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 27, Opera reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">OPRA news</a>. </li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.10%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $92 to $70 on Feb. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Ruben Roy downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and slashed the price target from $105 to $62 on Feb. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 5, Skyworks issued second-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest SWKS news</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Microchip Technology Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NYSE">MCHP</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 3.48%</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Mark Lipacis maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $65 to $71 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained an Outperform rating and boosted the price target from $58 to $68 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 24, Microchip Technology said the company&#8217;s PolarFire SoC FPGAs achieved AEC-Q100 qualifications.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">MCHP news</a></li>
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Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher. The sector may be gaining amid an overall market rebound after experiencing recent weakness due to tariff uncertainty.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the information technology sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.10%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $92 to $70 on Feb. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Ruben Roy downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $105 to $62 on Feb. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 5, Skyworks issued second-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest SWKS <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.05%</li>
<li>Loop Capital analyst Annada Baruah maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $35 to $30 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $35 to $36 on Feb. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 27, HP issued second-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates..</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">HPQ news</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Opera Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NASDAQ">OPRA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.58%</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $25 to $28 on Oct. 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Lee Krowl reiterated a Buy rating and increased the price target from $24 to $25 on Oct. 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 27, Opera reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">OPRA news</a> </li>
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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower. The sector has been under pressure amid tariff uncertainty.

Trading in shares of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) is quiet Monday. This follows Friday's move higher of 8.5%. There is a good chance the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43976065/why-polaris-merck-and-skyworks-solutions-are-winners-for-passive-income">stock continues to rally</a>.
The shares are moving into a ‘gap'. This could be bullish. It's why Skyworks is our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-of-the-day">Stock of the Day</a>.
In a financial market, resistance is a price level or narrow zone where there is a large amount of sell interest.
If a stock is trending higher it's because there aren't enough sell orders to fill all of the buy orders. Investors and traders who wish to purchase shares are forced to pay premiums and outbid each other. This forces the stock into an uptrend.
When it reaches resistance, the dynamic changes. There are enough sell orders to fill all of the buy orders. This makes the uptrend end or pause.
One of the main reasons why resistance forms is buyer's remorse. This happens when people regret buying if the price drops after. Some vow to get out if they can eventually do so at breakeven.
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So, if the stock rallies back to the price they paid, they place sell orders. This is why the $95.00 level for Skyworks converted from support into resistance.
Many who purchased shares around the support level came to regret doing so when the support broke in late October. When the stock rallied back to $95 in January they sold. The large concentration of this selling created resistance at a former support level.
As you can see on the chart below, the stock gapped down in early February. This means it closed at one price, and opened the next day at a price that was significantly lower. This shows up as a blank space or a ‘gap' on a chart.
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Because there was no trading in between these prices, no one bought shares. This means that now that Skyworks is moving into the price levels it gapped through going in the opposite direction, there may not be a lot of sell interest.
Buyers may be forced to be aggressive and push the price higher to draw in sellers. This could result in a rapid move upwards. It could ‘refill' the gap.
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Stock Of The Day: Will Skyworks Refill The Gap And Head Higher?

Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading higher following strong guidance from Broadcom.

Shares of chip stocks are trading higher, rebounding after falling this week in sympathy with NVIDIA.

On Monday, Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">committed over $500 billion</a> in investment in the U.S. over the next four years to support initiatives including artificial intelligence silicon engineering.
CEO Tim Cook noted that Apple is doubling its advanced manufacturing fund to build advanced technology in Texas.
The $500 billion commitment includes Apple Intelligence infrastructure, data centers, and Apple TV+ productions.
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In the next four years, Apple plans to hire around 20,000 people, most of whom will focus on R&amp;D, silicon engineering, software development, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-will-spend-more-than-500-billion-usd-in-the-us-over-the-next-four-years/" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI, and machine learning</a>.
Apple is doubling its U.S. advanced manufacturing fund from $5 billion to $10 billion. The fund&#8217;s expansion includes a multibillion-dollar commitment from Apple to produce advanced silicon in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) Fab 21 facility in Arizona.
Apple is the largest customer at this facility, employing over 2,000 workers. Mass production of Apple chips began in January.
Apple&#8217;s investments in the sector help create thousands of jobs across the country at U.S. companies like Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), and Qorvo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>).
Apple and its partners will launch a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston to produce servers that support Apple Intelligence.
Apple will also double its U.S. advanced manufacturing fund, create an academy in Michigan to train the next generation of U.S. manufacturers and grow its research and development investments in the U.S.
Apple will work with manufacturing partners to begin production of servers in Houston later this year. A 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility, likely to open in 2026, will create thousands of jobs.
Previously manufactured outside the U.S., the servers that will soon be assembled in Houston play a key role in powering Apple Intelligence and are the foundation of private cloud computing for AI cloud computing.
As Apple brings Apple Intelligence to customers across the U.S., it plans to expand its data center capacity in North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada.
Apple&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43727973/taiwan-semiconductor-eyes-us-expansion-amid-taiwans-push-for-bigger-investments-and-advanced-chip-production" rel="noreferrer noopener">move coincides with</a> President Donald Trump&#8217;s urgency to consolidate the U.S.&#8217;s domestic semiconductor manufacturing position, prompting chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor to ramp up production there.
Apple&#8217;s Big Tech peers, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43879488/taiwan-semiconductor-too-big-for-the-index-regulator-considers-lifting-weight-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">committed to $80 billion</a> in AI infrastructure spending&nbsp;for 2025, and&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) earmarked $60-65 billion.
Price Action: AAPL stock is down 0.56% at $244.17 premarket at last check Monday.
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<li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) stock declined 25.99% after the company reported first-quarter earnings and issued second-quarter guidance below estimates. Analysts revised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43540329" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) stock plummeted 22.05%  after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43462736" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported second-quarter results</a>. Several analysts lowered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/el/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIX#NASDAQ">NBIX</a>) shares tumbled 19.23% after the company missed its fourth-quarter revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43544393" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate when reporting financial results</a>. Additionally, HC Wainwright &amp; Co. and B of A Securities lowered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nbix/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their respective price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) shares fell 17.30%, probably after the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s nomination to the Senate floor.</li>
<li>Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) stock was down 16.33% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43544682" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported fourth-quarter results</a>. Analysts lowered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ilmn/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) stock decreased 14.23%, probably after President Trump reiterated a pledge to increase oil production.</li>
<li>Avantor, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVTR#NYSE">AVTR</a>) shares declined 14.01% after the company reported fourth-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43560312" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed its adjusted EPS estimate</a>.</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) stock tumbled 12.72% after the company reported fourth-quarter results and analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43475080" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>IDEX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEX#NYSE">IEX</a>) shares fell 12.65% following mixed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43479651" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results</a>. Analysts revised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/iex/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) shares declined 12.64% after the company reported first-quarter financial results, issued guidance below <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43509190" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates and cut its FY25 guidance</a>.</li>
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U.S. stocks could open on a mixed note on Friday after the averages closed at a record high on Thursday. Futures of major indices were down, while the Dow was marginally higher.
Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>), Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>), and Plains All American Pipeline L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) are among the companies that will report their earnings today.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.43%, while the two-year yield was at 4.23%. According to the CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is an 85.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.069%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.033%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.033%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.10%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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In premarket trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.006% to $606.28 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.028% to $529.45, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag"> Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed on a mixed note on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq registering modest gains, while the Dow recorded a marginal decline. Consumer staples, information technology, and financial sectors recorded gains on Thursday, while energy and healthcare stocks closed lower.
On Thursday, Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter but issued a weak outlook, resulting in a decline of around 4%. Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) shares dipped around 25% after the company issued second-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.
On the economic front, U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 11,000 from the previous week to 219,000 in the final week of January, higher than market expectations of 213,000.
The U.S. unit labor costs increased 3% in the fourth quarter following a 0.5% gain in the third quarter.&nbsp; The nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased by 1.2% in the fourth quarter compared to a revised gain of 2.3% in the third quarter.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.51%</td>
<td>19,791.99</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.36%</td>
<td>6,083.57</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.28%</td>
<td>44,747.63</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.39%</td>
<td>2,307.12</td>
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Insights From Analysts
Sonu Varghese, VP global Macro Strategist at Carson Global, allayed concerns that the U.S. government jobs cut undertaken by Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will hamper the labor market.
"Irrespective of what happens, or does not happen, the turnover in federal government payrolls is going to be tiny compared to what's happening in the overall labor market," he said.
He added that even if the Trump administration laid off everyone except those in Veteran Affairs and crucial defense-related areas, the churn would still be 1.2 million workers – less than an average of 3.4 million workers who quit jobs every month during the fourth quarter.
Upcoming Economic Data
Here's what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
<ul>
<li>The U.S. employment, unemployment, and hourly wages report for January will be out at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will speak at 9:25 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>December's wholesale inventory data will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>January's preliminary consumer sentiment data will be out at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>December's consumer credit will be released at 3:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares fell over 3% in pre-market amid mixed earnings and Amazon Web Services missing analyst estimates.</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) shares ripped over 22% as its earnings beat analyst estimates and bright growth outlook.</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) shares surged over 16% after the company swung back to profitability and posted a revenue surge.</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) shares gained nearly 6% as Goldman Sachs analysts raised the price target for the stock after the company posted healthy revenue growth and delivered a positive outlook.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>), Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>), and Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.76% to hover around $71.14 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.34% to $2,866.30 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.08% at 107.77 level.
Asian markets were trading mixed on Friday. China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index advanced, while Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi declined. European markets were also mixed.
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