Wolfspeed(US:WOLF) ZACKS·2025-05-09 17:11Core Viewpoint - Wolfspeed reported a non-GAAP loss of 72 cents per share for Q3 fiscal 2025, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.2%, but revenues of $185.4 million decreased 7.6% year over year, missing the consensus mark by 0.48% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Power Products accounted for 58% of total revenues, generating $107.5 million, a 5.3% increase year over year, while Materials Products contributed 42% with revenues of $77.9 million, down 21% year over year [2] Operating Performance - The non-GAAP gross margin was 2.2%, significantly down from 14.9% in the prior year, impacted by $26.3 million in underutilization costs [3] - Sales, general and administrative expenses were $41.1 million, representing 22.2% of total revenues, a decrease of 26.3% year over year [3] - Research and development expenses were $42.2 million, or 22.8% of total revenues, down 19.6% year over year, with restructuring charges of $57 million incurred during the quarter [4] - The non-GAAP operating loss widened to $110.8 million from $77.7 million in the year-ago quarter [4] Financial Position - As of March 30, 2025, Wolfspeed had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $1.3 billion, with long-term debt at $3.47 billion [5] - Free cash outflow was $168 million, consisting of $142 million in operating cash outflow and $26 million in capital expenditures, net of $192 million in reimbursements from 48D cash tax refunds [5] Guidance - For fiscal year 2025, Wolfspeed anticipates total revenues of approximately $756 million, with power and material revenues expected to be $410 million and $345 million, respectively, and a non-GAAP gross margin of around 2.1% [6] - For fiscal year 2026, the company projects revenues of $850 million [6] Market Position - Wolfspeed currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), while Chegg, GCT Semiconductor Holding, and Magnachip Semiconductor are better-ranked stocks in the sector, each carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [7]