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Wolfspeed Inc (MX:WOLF1)
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EarningsQ4 2026 Earnings Report

Wolfspeed Inc (WOLF1) Q4 2026 Earnings Report

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MX:WOLF1 Q4 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS-$38.38
Consensus EPS-$41.61
Beat/MissBeat by +$3.23
One Year Ago EPS-$13.08

MX:WOLF1 Q4 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$2.54B
Expected Revenue$2.55B
Beat/MissMissed by -$6.79M
YoY Revenue Growth-24.06%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ4 2026
Date08/19/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, August 19, 2026
MX:WOLF1 Upcoming Earnings
Wolfspeed Inc's next earnings date is estimated for October 28, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q4 2026 Earnings Call Audio

MX:WOLF1 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.

MX:WOLF1 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Oct 28, 2026
2027 (Q1)
-33.71 / -
-9.34
2026 (Q4)
-41.61 / -38.38
-13.077-193.51% (-25.30)
2026 (Q3)
-64.19 / -55.36
-12.227-352.78% (-43.14)
2026 (Q2)
-10.44 / -103.76
-16.133-543.16% (-87.63)
2026 (Q1)
-12.11 / -9.34
-15.45439.56% (+6.11)
2025 (Q4)
-11.94 / -13.08
-15.11413.48% (+2.04)
2025 (Q3)
-13.89 / -12.23
-10.529-16.13% (-1.70)
2025 (Q2)
-17.36 / -16.13
-9.34-72.73% (-6.79)
2025 (Q1)
-16.95 / -15.45
-9.001-71.70% (-6.45)
2024 (Q4)
-14.50 / -15.11
-7.133-111.90% (-7.98)
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