25 High Dividend Stocks Being Targeted By Short Sellers

4. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS)

Short % of Float as of April 15: 16.67%

Dividend Yield as of April 28: 4.54%

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) is a California-based semiconductor company. It is among the dividend stocks that short sellers are targeting, with a short percentage of float of nearly 17%. The company continues to play an important role in the growth of wireless networking as a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products across various applications.

In the first quarter of 2025, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) reported revenue of $1.07 billion, down over 11% year-over-year, though it still exceeded analysts’ expectations by $1.76 million. Skyworks secured 5G content for premium Android smartphones from brands like Samsung Galaxy, Xiaomi, and Asus, and contributed to Gemtek’s launch of the first AI router, which includes a voice-enabled, AI-based healthcare feature.

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) maintained a solid financial position, generating $377 million in operating cash flow and $338 million in free cash flow, representing 35% and 32% of its margins, respectively. The company also offers a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, with a 2.9% increase announced in July 2024. This marked the 10th consecutive year of dividend growth. The stock supports a dividend yield of 4.54%, as of April 28.