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EarningsQ4 2026 Earnings Report

Wolfspeed Inc (WOLF) Q4 2026 Earnings Report

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WOLF Q4 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS-$2.26
Consensus EPS-$2.45
Beat/MissBeat by +$0.19
One Year Ago EPS-$0.77

WOLF Q4 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$149.60M
Expected Revenue$150.00M
Beat/MissMissed by -$400.00K
YoY Revenue Growth-24.06%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ4 2026
Date08/19/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, August 19, 2026
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

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.

WOLF Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Oct 28, 2026
2027 (Q1)
-1.99 / -
-0.55―
2026 (Q4)
-2.45 / -2.26
-0.77-193.51% (-1.49)
2026 (Q3)
-3.78 / -3.26
-0.72-352.78% (-2.54)
2026 (Q2)
-0.61 / -6.11
-0.95-543.16% (-5.16)
2026 (Q1)
-0.71 / -0.55
-0.9139.56% (+0.36)
2025 (Q4)
-0.70 / -0.77
-0.8913.48% (+0.12)
2025 (Q3)
-0.82 / -0.72
-0.62-16.13% (-0.10)
2025 (Q2)
-1.02 / -0.95
-0.55-72.73% (-0.40)
2025 (Q1)
-1.00 / -0.91
-0.53-71.70% (-0.38)
2024 (Q4)
-0.85 / -0.89
-0.42-111.90% (-0.47)
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