Nov 4 (Reuters) - Skyworks Solutions ( SWKS ) forecast

first-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates on

Tuesday, signaling robust demand for its radio-frequency chips

used in Apple's ( AAPL ) latest 5G iPhones.

The rapid adoption of 5G smartphones and launch of

AI-enabled phones has benefited Skyworks, which is a key

provider of radio-frequency chips for 5G. It is also a major

beneficiary of Apple's ( AAPL ) annual iPhone launch.

Last month, Apple ( AAPL ) forecast holiday-quarter iPhone sales and

overall revenue that surpassed Wall Street expectations, powered

by orders for iPhone 17 models that the company is racing to

fulfill amid continuing supply constraints.

"In mobile, underlying demand trends remain solid, supported

by healthy sell-through and new product launches. Looking ahead,

we expect rising AI-driven data traffic to drive greater

radio-frequency complexity," said CEO Phil Brace.

Growth in Skyworks' broad markets segment, which supplies

chips for automotive, industrial and Internet of Things (IoT)

applications, is being driven by trends like WiFi 7 adoption,

connected vehicles and AI-driven upgrades.

Last month, Skyworks announced a cash-and-stock offer to buy

smaller rival Qorvo ( QRVO ), creating a $22 billion radio-chip

giant. The deal values Qorvo ( QRVO ) at $9.76 billion. The two companies

are major suppliers to Apple ( AAPL ) and other smartphone firms, where

their chips help to handle the radio signals that carry wireless

data.

Skyworks forecast first-quarter revenue between $975 million

and $1.03 billion, compared to analysts' estimate of $858.3

million, according to data compiled by LSEG.

It expects adjusted profit of $1.40 per share for the

quarter, ahead of the average estimate of 94 cents per share.

Skyworks' revenue for the fourth quarter, ended October 3,

came in at $1.10 billion, beating estimates of $978.2 million.