Banque Cantonale Vaudoise bought a new position in shares of Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:NVTS – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 68,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $496,000.
Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Swiss National Bank bought a new stake in shares of Navitas Semiconductor during the 3rd quarter valued at about $2,013,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its stake in Navitas Semiconductor by 1,009.5% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 11,971 shares of the company’s stock valued at $86,000 after purchasing an additional 10,892 shares in the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Navitas Semiconductor in the third quarter valued at approximately $960,000. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its position in Navitas Semiconductor by 5.5% during the third quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 505,085 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,647,000 after purchasing an additional 26,316 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in Navitas Semiconductor by 51.4% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 328,528 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,372,000 after buying an additional 111,532 shares in the last quarter. 46.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Key Stories Impacting Navitas Semiconductor
Here are the key news stories impacting Navitas Semiconductor this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Product launch: Navitas introduced 5th‑gen GeneSiC 1200V packages (QDPAK and low‑profile TO‑247‑4L) designed to boost power density and thermal performance for AI data centers and energy infra — a clear product tie to high‑growth, high‑power markets. Navitas Adds Top-Side-Cooled QDPAK and Low-Profile TO-247-4L…
- Positive Sentiment: CFO appointment: Navitas named Tonya Stevens as CFO, signaling stronger financial leadership to execute the “Navitas 2.0” pivot and scale into high‑power markets — leadership hiring often reduces execution risk. Navitas Semiconductor Bolsters Leadership with Appointment…
- Positive Sentiment: Momentum & investor thesis: Several market writeups argue the new SiC packages and Navitas’s pivot position it to supply power systems for AI servers (Nvidia/GPU ecosystems), underpinning the bullish narrative and buy‑the‑story flows. Navitas Stock Shoots Above Key Support Levels on AI Data Center Pivot…
- Positive Sentiment: Options activity: Unusually large call buying (~82,851 calls, ~138% above typical daily call volume) points to short‑term bullish positioning and may have amplified intraday moves. Navitas Semiconductor Target of Unusually Large Options Trading
- Neutral Sentiment: Short‑term volatility: Heavy trading and multi‑day runner headlines suggest momentum/retail flows are driving large intraday swings rather than immediate shifts in long‑term revenue. NVTS shares close 25% higher on new product launch — retail eyes multi-day runner
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst skepticism / valuation risk: Rosenblatt reaffirmed a “neutral” rating with a $7 price target, implying downside from current levels and signaling concerns about valuation and near‑term revenue sustainability. Benzinga
- Negative Sentiment: Weak recent fundamentals: Latest quarterly revenue fell sharply year‑over‑year and the company remains unprofitable (negative margins and ROE), so the bull case depends on successful execution of the high‑power pivot and customer adoption. Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) Pivot to AI, Power Infra Drives Majority of Q4 Revenue
Navitas Semiconductor Trading Down 7.9%
Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.05). Navitas Semiconductor had a negative return on equity of 14.52% and a negative net margin of 254.71%.The company had revenue of $7.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.95 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned ($0.06) EPS. Navitas Semiconductor’s revenue was down 59.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that Navitas Semiconductor Corporation will post -0.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several analysts have recently weighed in on NVTS shares. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “neutral” rating and set a $7.00 price objective on shares of Navitas Semiconductor in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Navitas Semiconductor in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $6.78.
Read Our Latest Stock Report on NVTS
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, Director Ranbir Singh sold 389,096 shares of Navitas Semiconductor stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.52, for a total value of $3,704,193.92. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Chris Allexandre sold 9,236 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.93, for a total transaction of $82,477.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 813,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,262,974.39. This trade represents a 1.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 1,284,352 shares of company stock worth $10,984,988 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 29.90% of the company’s stock.
Navitas Semiconductor Profile
Navitas Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company specialized in gallium nitride (GaN) power integrated circuits. The company’s core mission centers on delivering high-efficiency, high-power-density power solutions that address the needs of modern electronic devices, ranging from fast chargers for consumer electronics to industrial and automotive power systems.
Navitas offers a portfolio of GaNFast power ICs designed to replace traditional silicon-based power components. These products integrate GaN transistors, drivers and protection features into single-chip solutions, enabling faster charging, reduced energy loss and smaller power supply footprints.
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