Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reiterated by equities researchers at Rosenblatt Securities in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $7.00 price target on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities’ price target suggests a potential downside of 30.69% from the stock’s previous close.
Separately, Weiss Ratings reiterated 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 given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $6.78.
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Navitas Semiconductor Trading Up 1.2%
Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of ($0.05). The business had revenue of $7.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.95 million. Navitas Semiconductor had a negative return on equity of 14.52% and a negative net margin of 254.71%.The business’s revenue was down 59.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.06) earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Navitas Semiconductor will post -0.51 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Navitas Semiconductor
In other Navitas Semiconductor news, Director Dipender Saluja sold 873,488 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.10, for a total transaction of $7,075,252.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 4,755,536 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $38,519,841.60. This represents a 15.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Chris Allexandre sold 9,236 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.93, for a total value of $82,477.48. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 813,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,262,974.39. This represents a 1.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 1,284,352 shares of company stock worth $10,984,988 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 29.90% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Navitas Semiconductor
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Navitas Semiconductor by 10.0% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 14,691,351 shares of the company’s stock valued at $104,896,000 after purchasing an additional 1,330,703 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 18.0% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 8,597,950 shares of the company’s stock valued at $61,389,000 after purchasing an additional 1,308,626 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. raised its position in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 257.8% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,737,624 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,827,000 after purchasing an additional 3,413,394 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 12.8% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,417,408 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,546,000 after buying an additional 501,110 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS Group AG boosted its holdings in Navitas Semiconductor by 131.0% in the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 3,307,036 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,612,000 after buying an additional 1,875,228 shares during the period. 46.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Navitas Semiconductor News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Navitas Semiconductor this week:
- Positive Sentiment: New products + manufacturing push — Navitas unveiled two 1200V SiC MOSFET packages designed for AI data centers, grid and industrial electrification and announced a manufacturing partnership to scale next‑gen production; this underpins the company’s strategic pivot to higher‑value markets. A Look At Navitas Semiconductor Valuation
- Positive Sentiment: GeneSiC product and CFO news lifted sentiment — The launch of 5th‑generation GeneSiC SiC devices and the appointment of a new CFO triggered a multi‑day rally and heavy volume as traders repositioned around growth narrative and execution. Navitas Stock Soars 25% Following CFO Appointment and GeneSiC Launch
- Positive Sentiment: High-profile endorsement — Jim Cramer commented that Navitas has “really great technology” that could translate into stronger earnings, a visibility boost for retail/institutional interest. Jim Cramer on Navitas Semiconductor
- Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options flow — Large call buying (reported ~82,851 calls) suggests speculative bullish positioning and higher short‑term volatility; watch open interest/expiry for directional risks. Navitas Target of Unusually Large Options Trading
- Neutral Sentiment: Momentum and coverage pieces highlight upside case — Several outlets note a strong one‑year run and argue the AI/high‑power pivot supports further gains, but these are narrative‑driven rather than new financial-proof points. 309% Gain in One Year
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst price target & ratings pressure — Rosenblatt reaffirmed a “neutral” rating with a $7 price target (~30% below current levels), which could cap upside until clearer revenue/earnings progress is shown. Rosenblatt Reaffirms Neutral on NVTS
- Negative Sentiment: Weak near‑term fundamentals — Most recent quarterly results show negative EPS, negative net margin and steep year‑over‑year revenue decline; the company remains unprofitable and execution on scaling advanced SiC production will be key.
Navitas Semiconductor Company 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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