Pzena Investment Management recently released its fourth-quarter 2025 commentary for “Pzena Focused Value Strategy.” A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fourth quarter was defined by strong AI momentum and continued market dominance by mega-cap stocks. In this environment, Pzena Focused Value Strategy underperformed the Russell 1000® Value Index, delivering a net return of 2.5% vs. 3.8% for the Index. Given the limited leadership in the market, the firm still observes appealing valuation differences and believes the current environment is favorable for long-term value investors. In addition, you can check the Fund’s top five holdings to see its best picks for 2025.
In its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, Pzena Focused Value Strategy highlighted Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) as one of its leading individual detractors. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) designs, develops, and manufactures semiconductor products. On January 30, 2026, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) stock closed at $55.76 per share. One-month return of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) was -14.43%, and its shares lost 34.57% of their value over the last twelve months. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) has a market capitalization of $8.36 billion.
Pzena Focused Value Strategy stated the following regarding Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) in its fourth quarter 2025 investor letter:
“Basic materials, health care, and technology were the largest detracting sectors during the quarter. Semiconductor company Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) traded down during the quarter on weaker forward guidance and concerns around mobile demand and customer concentration. This occurred despite better-than-expected quarterly results and the announced acquisition of competitor Qorvo, creating a combination of the second- and third-largest players in radio frequency smartphone component suppliers.”
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. According to our database, 35 hedge fund portfolios held Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) at the end of the third quarter, compared to 39 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
