Form 4: Skyworks EVP Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Skyworks Solutions' EVP, Chief Operations & Technology Officer Reza Kasnavi, sold 7,332 shares of common stock for approximately $455,000 through a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

  • Reza Kasnavi, EVP, Chief Operations & Technology Officer of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS), sold a total of 7,332 shares of common stock.
  • The sales occurred on November 19, 2025, and were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025.
  • One block of 676 shares was sold at an average price of $61.81 per share, with actual prices ranging from $61.80 to $61.89.
  • A second block of 6,656 shares was sold at an average price of $62.31 per share, with actual prices ranging from $61.91 to $62.89.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Kasnavi directly beneficially owns 26,087 shares of common stock.
  • Additionally, Mr. Kasnavi indirectly holds 1,247 shares of common stock in the Skyworks Solutions, Inc. 401(k) plan as of October 31, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sale of shares by an executive, while reducing their direct stake, was conducted under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, which mitigates the typical negative sentiment associated with insider sales. It's a routine transaction for personal financial planning.

Positives

  • The transactions were conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating the sales were scheduled in advance and not necessarily based on new, non-public information.

Negatives

  • An insider sale, even under a 10b5-1 plan, reduces the executive's direct equity stake in the company.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this Form 4 filing.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports an individual executive's stock transactions and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The sale slightly reduces the executive's direct alignment with shareholder interests, though the 10b5-1 plan context lessens the negative signal.
  • Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact on these stakeholders is indicated by this filing.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2025-08-12Date the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted by Reza Kasnavi.
2025-10-31Date of the latest 401(k) plan statement, indicating indirect share ownership.
2025-11-19Date of the reported common stock transactions (sales).
2025-11-20Date the Form 4 was signed by Ashran Jen, Attorney-In-Fact for Reza Kasnavi.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details a routine, pre-planned sale of shares by an executive under a 10b5-1 plan. Such transactions are typically for personal financial management and do not inherently signal a change in the company's fundamental outlook or warrant a change in investment recommendation based solely on this filing. Investors should continue to evaluate Skyworks Solutions based on its operational performance, financial results, and broader market conditions.

Keywords

Skyworks Solutions, SWKS, Insider Trading, Form 4, Reza Kasnavi, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Executive Compensation, Semiconductor Industry

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