Qorvo stock closes at USD 117.60 near its yearly high
Published on 09/22/2026 at 13:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Qorvo Inc. (US74736K1016) closed at USD 117.60 on the Nasdaq on September 21, 2026, up 0.4 percent from the prior session. The price stood about USD 3.16 below the reported 52-week high of USD 120.76, keeping the planned combination with Skyworks Solutions at the center of the valuation debate.
Merger keeps the stock elevated
According to IT Boltwise on September 21, 2026, Qorvo and Skyworks are pursuing a combination intended to create a larger RF front-end supplier. The strategic case rests on a broader product portfolio and potential scale benefits in procurement and research, while regulatory review remains a material condition for completion.
The market is therefore pricing two opposing forces. The stock is near its annual high, but the merger still depends on further process milestones, including approval on the Skyworks side, according to IT Boltwise.
Short interest signals skepticism
A notable counterweight is the short position. Short interest was reported at 36.38 percent of Qorvo's freely tradable float on September 21, 2026, a quantified sign that a substantial part of the market continues to question merger execution and regulatory risk.
The comparison between price and positioning is important: a USD 117.60 close near the USD 120.76 yearly high contrasts with short interest above one third of the free float. That combination points to a market that recognizes the potential deal benefits while still assigning meaningful probability to delays, integration problems or a failed transaction.
Valuation leaves little room
The forward price-earnings ratio was reported at 17.61 on September 18, 2026, based on earnings estimates. That valuation is not extreme for a semiconductor company, but the proximity to the yearly high means fresh information on closing conditions and operating performance has an unusually direct role in the share price.
For investors, the decisive distinction is between strategic potential and delivered results. A larger RF supplier could gain purchasing leverage and expand its exposure beyond mobile applications, including automotive, infrastructure and Internet of Things markets. Those benefits remain prospective until the transaction clears its remaining hurdles and the combined operating model produces measurable results.
Qorvo stock remains near the high
Qorvo stock ended at USD 117.60 on the Nasdaq on September 21, 2026, after gaining 0.4 percent during the session. The reported 52-week range places the close near the upper boundary, while the 36.38 percent short-interest figure keeps merger execution as the central risk variable.
Qorvo Inc. stock data
- Company: Qorvo Inc.
- ISIN: US74736K1016
- Ticker: QRVO
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price as of September 21, 2026: USD 117.60
- Market capitalization as of September 22, 2026: USD 10.338 billion
- Sector / Industry: Technology / Semiconductors
- 52-week range: USD 120.76 high and USD 117.18 low reported in the cited market context
