Wolfspeed remains a high-leverage play on AI sentiment, but near-term financials and Q4 results highlight ongoing operational and balance sheet challenges. WOLF's breakeven gross margin requires ~$800M in revenue, with the current run rate at ~$600M; incremental margins appear strong, but revenue growth is essential. Balance sheet risk persists with $931M non-convertible debt and $1.1B cash; refinancing hinges on asset value and future revenue inflection.
Wolfspeed (NYSE:WOLF | WOLF Price Prediction) stock is down 12% to $25.74 in Thursday morning trading after the silicon carbide chipmaker posted a fiscal Q4 2026 adjusted loss that came in far wider than analysts expected.
Wolfspeed NYSE: WOLF reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $150 million, landing at the midpoint of its guidance range, as growth in artificial intelligence data-center applications helped offset softer automotive demand.
| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry | Information Technology Sector | Robert A. Feurle CEO | XMEX Exchange | US97785W1062 ISIN |
| US Country | 2,371 Employees | - Last Dividend | 11 Dec 2000 Last Split | 9 Feb 1993 IPO Date |
Wolfspeed, Inc., formerly known as Cree, Inc., is a leading semiconductor company that specializes in advanced silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies. With operations spanning Europe, Hong Kong, China, the rest of Asia-Pacific, the United States, and internationally, Wolfspeed focuses on leveraging these innovative materials to meet the growing demand for energy efficiency and high-performance semiconductor solutions. The company's portfolio of products finds applications across a diverse range of industries, including automotive, telecommunications, military, and renewable energy sectors. Wolfspeed's commitment to research, development, and manufacturing excellence has established it as a pivotal player in the semiconductor industry since its inception in 1987. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Wolfspeed is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electronic device performance, driving innovations that power a greener, more connected world.
Wolfspeed's extensive range of products and services is focused on exploiting the unique properties of silicon carbide and gallium nitride, providing advanced solutions for a multitude of applications:
Wolfspeed offers a comprehensive suite of SiC and GaN materials, including bare and epitaxial wafers. These high-quality materials are the foundation for manufacturing cutting-edge RF, power, and other semiconductor devices. The silicon carbide bare wafers and epitaxial wafers, along with GaN epitaxial layers on silicon carbide wafers, are engineered for high efficiency and reliability, meeting the stringent requirements of the semiconductor industry.
The company's power devices include silicon carbide Schottky diodes, MOSFETs, and power modules. These components are integral for a wide array of applications such as electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, server power supplies, solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and industrial power supplies. Wolfspeed's power devices are recognized for their ability to provide high efficiency, durability, and performance in challenging environments.
Wolfspeed also specializes in providing RF devices that leverage GaN technology. These products, including GaN-based die, high-electron mobility transistors (HEMTs), monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), and laterally diffused MOSFET (LDMOS) power transistors, are vital for telecommunications infrastructure, military applications, and other commercial uses. The company's RF devices are designed to offer superior performance, bandwidth, and efficiency to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications sector.