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Wolfspeed Inc (CH:WOLF)
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EarningsQ4 2026 Earnings Report

Wolfspeed Inc (WOLF) Q4 2026 Earnings Report

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CH:WOLF Q4 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS-CHF1.88
Consensus EPS-CHF2.04
Beat/MissBeat by +CHF0.16
One Year Ago EPS-CHF0.64

CH:WOLF Q4 2026 Revenue Results

Actual RevenueCHF124.61M
Expected RevenueCHF124.95M
Beat/MissMissed by -CHF333.19K
YoY Revenue Growth-24.06%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ4 2026
Date08/19/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, August 19, 2026
CH:WOLF Upcoming Earnings
Wolfspeed Inc's next earnings date is estimated for October 28, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q4 2026 Earnings Call Audio

CH:WOLF Q4 2026 Earnings Call
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Q4 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 19, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed meaningful strategic and technical progress — notable product milestones (Gen5 and 10kV MOSFET), accelerating AI/data center revenue (100%+ YoY and ~20% sequential in Q4), new design wins, and a strong cash balance (~$1.1B). However, near-term financial health remains challenged: adjusted gross margin stayed deeply negative (-19.9%), adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow were negative, utilization and high fixed costs constrain margin recovery, and substantial high-interest debt remains a drag. Management highlighted a clear path (volume growth, utilization, refinancing) but timing to profitability is uncertain.
Company Guidance
Management guided Q1 FY2027 revenue of $140–160 million and said non‑GAAP gross margin is expected to remain negative while expanding guidance to include non‑GAAP operating expenses of $62–66 million (Q4 non‑GAAP Opex was $62M). In Q4 they reported $150M revenue (Materials ≈ $43M; Power ≈ $106M, Power +6% sequential; AI data‑center revenue more than doubled YoY and rose ~20% Q3→Q4), adjusted non‑GAAP gross margin of −19.9% (up 70 bps sequential), adjusted EBITDA of −$62M, gross capex of $5M (vs $38M prior quarter), and operating cash flow of −$54M (including a $41M benefit from inventory reduction and ~ $23M from working capital); cash & short‑term investments were ~$1.1B and net debt was ~ $600M (including $46M of 2L conversions that reduced annual interest by ~$1M). Management also indicated gross‑margin breakeven is roughly at an ~$800M annual revenue run‑rate, with fund/asset utilization the primary lever to drive margin expansion.
Quarterly Revenue in Line with Guidance
Q4 revenue of $150 million, delivered at the midpoint of guidance, demonstrating consistency with the company’s commitments.
Strong Data Center Growth
AI/data center revenue more than doubled year-over-year (FY2026 vs FY2025) and increased approximately 20% sequentially from Q3 to Q4, driven by design wins with suppliers such as LITEON and MacMic and expanding hyperscaler traction.
Power Revenue Expansion
Power revenue of approximately $106 million for the quarter, up 6% sequentially, helped by AI data center strength which offset softer automotive demand.
Materials Business Stability During Transition
Materials revenue of approximately $43 million while supporting 150mm LTA customers and shipping first engineering 200mm substrate samples to multiple customers, indicating progress on the 200mm transition.
Technology Leadership Milestones
Announced Gen 5 SiC MOSFET technology (best-in-class specific on-state resistance) and commercial readiness of a 10-kilovolt MOSFET; Gen 5 runs in the automated 200mm Mohawk Valley fab, reinforcing product differentiation.
Strategic Partnerships and New Leadership
Appointed Andy Mattes to the Board; signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Aerospace for co-development and supply of 10kV SiC MOSFETs; awarded first-time business from a European Tier 1 supplier supporting a large German OEM; launched a dedicated data center solutions team.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Ended the quarter with approximately $1.1 billion in cash and short-term investments and net debt of roughly $600 million, providing runway to pursue strategic priorities.
Debt Reduction Actions
Holders voluntarily converted $46 million of 2L convertible notes to equity during Q4, reducing debt principal and yielding an estimated ~$1 million in annual interest savings.
Operational Actions Improving Cash
Working capital improvements and inventory reductions contributed approximately $23 million to cash in Q4 and a $41 million benefit included in Q4 operating cash flow, demonstrating progress on cash conversion.

CH:WOLF Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Oct 28, 2026
2027 (Q1)
-1.65 / -
-0.458―
2026 (Q4)
-2.04 / -1.88
-0.641-193.51% (-1.24)
2026 (Q3)
-3.15 / -2.72
-0.6-352.78% (-2.12)
2026 (Q2)
-0.51 / -5.09
-0.791-543.16% (-4.30)
2026 (Q1)
-0.59 / -0.46
-0.75839.56% (+0.30)
2025 (Q4)
-0.59 / -0.64
-0.74113.48% (+0.10)
2025 (Q3)
-0.68 / -0.60
-0.516-16.13% (-0.08)
2025 (Q2)
-0.85 / -0.79
-0.458-72.73% (-0.33)
2025 (Q1)
-0.83 / -0.76
-0.441-71.70% (-0.32)
2024 (Q4)
-0.71 / -0.74
-0.35-111.90% (-0.39)
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