Barclays Reduces Stake in Skyworks Solutions

Institutional investor cuts holdings in semiconductor manufacturer by nearly 50%

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Barclays PLC has reduced its stake in Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) by 48.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor now owns 1,183,150 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, down from 2,308,221 shares previously.

Why it matters

Skyworks Solutions is a major player in the semiconductor industry, providing radio frequency and mobile communications components to a wide range of customers. Barclays' significant reduction in its Skyworks holdings could signal a shift in investor sentiment or strategy regarding the company.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Barclays PLC sold 1,125,071 shares of Skyworks Solutions during the 3rd quarter, reducing its total stake to 1,183,150 shares. This represents about 0.80% of Skyworks Solutions' outstanding shares. The institutional investor cited unspecified reasons for the sell-off, which came amid a broader market downturn and concerns about the semiconductor industry's outlook.

  • Barclays PLC reduced its Skyworks Solutions holdings in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Barclays PLC

A multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

An American semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for use in radio frequency (RF) and mobile communications markets.

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The takeaway

Barclays' significant reduction in its Skyworks Solutions holdings could signal broader investor concerns about the semiconductor industry's outlook, though the specific reasons behind the sell-off remain unclear. This development bears watching as it may foreshadow future shifts in investor sentiment towards Skyworks and other semiconductor companies.