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Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) Down 5% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 5% in that time frame, underperforming the market .
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to the stock's next earnings release, or is it due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
Skyworks' Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Skyworks reported fiscal third-quarter 2017 non-GAAP earnings of $1.57 per share, which increased 26.6% from the year-ago quarter and 8.3% on a sequential basis. Further, the figure came ahead of management’s guidance by $0.05.
Earnings (including stock-based compensation) were $1.46 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents.
Revenues of $901 million were up 19.8% year over year but increased 5.8% sequentially. However, it came ahead of management’s guidance and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $890 million.
Management noted that broad markets represented 27% of the total revenue in the third quarter, while the mobile market constituted the remaining 73%. Strong demand for Wi-Fi, Zigbee and LTE solutions have helped the company to gain traction. The company delivered ZigBee and Wi-Fi devices for Amazon's virtual assistants and ramped up LTE MIMO solutions for leading infrastructure OEMs.
Skyworks noted that per industry projections, IoT volumes are anticipated to reach 75 billion units by 2025, driven by robust demand for connected home, smart grid and virtual assistants. Hence, IoT remains a significant growth segment for the company.
The demand for highly integrated solutions is increasing as customers implement the next level of functionality for higher bandwidth. This adds to Skywork’s strength.
During the third quarter, the company supported Huawei’s smartphones with its own flagship products SkyOne and SkyLiTE. These products were also leveraged to other smartphone and electronics manufacturer companies like OPPO, Vivo, ZTE and Sharp. Also, its DRx solutions were adopted in Samsung's Galaxy platforms.
With a customer base comprising the likes of Cisco in MIMO gateways, Nintendo in its Switch Gaming console, Fitbit, Garmin and LG, the company is on a strong growth trajectory. Notably, the upcoming 5G upgrade cycle is also a major positive for the company.
However, with Apple, which contributes around 40% of Skyworks’ revenues, delaying the launch of iPhone8, the supply chain structure has been affected. This is adversely impacting top-line growth of the company. Moreover, the weakness in China due to piled up inventory is another headwind for the company.
Non-GAAP gross margin contracted 20 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis and expanded 50 bps sequentially to 50.7%.
Research & development (R&D) expense decreased 20 bps year-on-year and 30 bps sequentially. Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expense declined 70 bps from the year-ago quarter and 10 bps sequentially.
As a result, non-GAAP operating margin increased 50 bps on a year-over-year basis and 60 bps sequentially to 34.7% in the reported quarter.
As of Mar 31, 2017, cash & cash equivalents were $1.44 billion compared with $1.08 billion in the previous quarter. Cash flow from operating activities was $314.1 million compared with $140.9 million in the year-ago quarter. There was no debt on the company’s balance sheet.
The company paid dividend worth $52 million and repurchased 1.3 million shares for a total of $129 million in the quarter.
Guidance
For fourth-quarter fiscal 2017, revenues are expected to be up 17% year over year to $980 million. Gross margin is expected to be around 51%, while operating expenses are likely to be $124 million. Diluted earnings are anticipated to be $1.75 per share, up 19% on a year-over-year basis.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
Analysts were quiet during the last one month period as none of them issued any earnings estimate revisions.
At this time, the stock has a nice Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the momentum front with a F. The stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Based on our scores, the stock is equally suitable for value and growth investors while momentum investors may want to look elsewhere.
Outlook
The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We are expecting an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
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Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) Down 5% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 5% in that time frame, underperforming the market .
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to the stock's next earnings release, or is it due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
Skyworks' Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Skyworks reported fiscal third-quarter 2017 non-GAAP earnings of $1.57 per share, which increased 26.6% from the year-ago quarter and 8.3% on a sequential basis. Further, the figure came ahead of management’s guidance by $0.05.
Earnings (including stock-based compensation) were $1.46 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents.
Revenues of $901 million were up 19.8% year over year but increased 5.8% sequentially. However, it came ahead of management’s guidance and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $890 million.
Management noted that broad markets represented 27% of the total revenue in the third quarter, while the mobile market constituted the remaining 73%. Strong demand for Wi-Fi, Zigbee and LTE solutions have helped the company to gain traction. The company delivered ZigBee and Wi-Fi devices for Amazon's virtual assistants and ramped up LTE MIMO solutions for leading infrastructure OEMs.
Skyworks noted that per industry projections, IoT volumes are anticipated to reach 75 billion units by 2025, driven by robust demand for connected home, smart grid and virtual assistants. Hence, IoT remains a significant growth segment for the company.
The demand for highly integrated solutions is increasing as customers implement the next level of functionality for higher bandwidth. This adds to Skywork’s strength.
During the third quarter, the company supported Huawei’s smartphones with its own flagship products SkyOne and SkyLiTE. These products were also leveraged to other smartphone and electronics manufacturer companies like OPPO, Vivo, ZTE and Sharp. Also, its DRx solutions were adopted in Samsung's Galaxy platforms.
With a customer base comprising the likes of Cisco in MIMO gateways, Nintendo in its Switch Gaming console, Fitbit, Garmin and LG, the company is on a strong growth trajectory. Notably, the upcoming 5G upgrade cycle is also a major positive for the company.
However, with Apple, which contributes around 40% of Skyworks’ revenues, delaying the launch of iPhone8, the supply chain structure has been affected. This is adversely impacting top-line growth of the company. Moreover, the weakness in China due to piled up inventory is another headwind for the company.
Non-GAAP gross margin contracted 20 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis and expanded 50 bps sequentially to 50.7%.
Research & development (R&D) expense decreased 20 bps year-on-year and 30 bps sequentially. Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expense declined 70 bps from the year-ago quarter and 10 bps sequentially.
As a result, non-GAAP operating margin increased 50 bps on a year-over-year basis and 60 bps sequentially to 34.7% in the reported quarter.
As of Mar 31, 2017, cash & cash equivalents were $1.44 billion compared with $1.08 billion in the previous quarter. Cash flow from operating activities was $314.1 million compared with $140.9 million in the year-ago quarter. There was no debt on the company’s balance sheet.
The company paid dividend worth $52 million and repurchased 1.3 million shares for a total of $129 million in the quarter.
Guidance
For fourth-quarter fiscal 2017, revenues are expected to be up 17% year over year to $980 million. Gross margin is expected to be around 51%, while operating expenses are likely to be $124 million. Diluted earnings are anticipated to be $1.75 per share, up 19% on a year-over-year basis.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
Analysts were quiet during the last one month period as none of them issued any earnings estimate revisions.
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Price and Consensus
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Price and Consensus | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Quote
VGM Scores
At this time, the stock has a nice Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the momentum front with a F. The stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Based on our scores, the stock is equally suitable for value and growth investors while momentum investors may want to look elsewhere.
Outlook
The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We are expecting an above average return from the stock in the next few months.