Wolfspeed, Inc.(WOLF)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for WOLF

10/02/2026: WOLF (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Wolfspeed, Inc. is a leading pure-play semiconductor company that specializes in silicon carbide wafers and power devices, which are essential for electric vehicles and efficient energy conversion. The company benefits from a vertically integrated model and long-term partnerships with major automotive manufacturers, positioning it as a vital player in the electrification trend. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the scaling of 200mm wafer manufacturing to improve profitability and meet rising demand. However, investors face risks from high capital expenditures, intense competition from larger semiconductor incumbents, and market volatility in the EV sector. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to high-growth SiC markets but currently lacks consistent earnings growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has struggled to maintain upward momentum given persistent operational and macro challenges.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently profitable, making traditional value metrics difficult to apply.
Dividend investorWeak fitWolfspeed does not pay a dividend and is reinvesting all capital into growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational uncertainty make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price fluctuates significantly based on manufacturing milestones and EV demand outlooks.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket expectations for long-term growth remain volatile, impacting valuation multiples.
Competition risk (SiC power semiconductors)HighIntense competition from established global players exerts pressure on pricing and market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is essential, the business is still in a high-intensity capital investment phase.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income is provided to shareholders.
Execution riskHighThe complexity of scaling 200mm SiC manufacturing presents significant operational hurdles.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 78.15%
Avg. Invested days 19
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
WOLF receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
WOLF has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+100.3%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -57.1%), negative revenue growth (-12.2%), soft profitability (net margin 0.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
WOLF's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 45.2%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is WOLF's strongest growth driver at +100.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+80.9%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-12.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 132.7% and approximately 59.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.93%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Renesas Electronics America Inc 31.80%
Diameter Capital Partners LP 22.59%
Slate Path Capital LP 8.37%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 8.06%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 5.76%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
WOLF generates approximately $-349 of gross profit, $-730 of operating income, and $-571 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 52.69%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
WOLF has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.65B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 27.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 27.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2.7M shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 13.48 - 80.82
Updated Date 10/02/2026
52 Weeks Range 13.48 - 80.82
Updated Date 10/02/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -12.62

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Power DevicesSiC MOSFETs and diodes for EV and industrial use.This is the primary revenue engine, selling chips that make cars and electronics more efficient.
MaterialsSiC substrates and epitaxial wafers.The company supplies the raw silicon carbide materials needed by its own device business and other industry players.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 714.29
Enterprise Value 2.14B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.48
Enterprise Value 2.14B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.48
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.33
Shares Outstanding 52.93M
Shares Floating 31.56M
Shares Outstanding 52.93M
Shares Floating 31.56M
Percent Insiders 0.93
Percent Institutions 132.72

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Wolfspeed, Inc.

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Durham, NC, United States
IPO Launch date 1993-02-09
CEO & Director Mr. Robert A. Feurle
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
Full time employees 2371
Full time employees 2371

Wolfspeed, Inc., a semiconductor company, focuses on silicon carbide materials and devices for power applications in Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, rest of Asia Pacific, Japan, the United States, and internationally. The company offers silicon carbide and gallium nitride (GaN) materials, including silicon carbide bare wafers, epitaxial wafers, and GaN epitaxial layers on silicon carbide wafers to manufacture products for RF, silicon carbide substrates, mosfets, schotky diodes, power, and other applications. It also provides power devices, such as silicon carbide Schottky diodes, metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs), and power modules for customers and distributors to use in various applications of automotive domains, including electric vehicles and fast charging, as well as existing and emerging applications in the industrial and energy domain, such as AI data centers, grid modernization, and renewable energy and storage. The company was formerly known as Cree, Inc. and changed its name to Wolfspeed, Inc. in October 2021. Wolfspeed, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.