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Wolfspeed (NYSE:WOLF) Dips 15% As U.S. Tariff Concerns Pressure Tech Stocks

Simply Wall St·03/04/2025 17:29:39
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Wolfspeed (NYSE:WOLF) experienced a price decline of 15% over the past month, a period marked by significant market volatility. This downturn coincided with broad market pressure, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices faced declines due to investor apprehension over newly imposed U.S. tariffs impacting trade with major partners. Technology stocks were notably affected, with major companies experiencing losses, highlighting sector-wide challenges that likely contributed to Wolfspeed's lower performance. Additionally, financial services and retail sectors also showed weakness due to tariff concerns, compounding investor unease across various market segments. While Wolfspeed's recent performance reflects broader market trends rather than isolated company issues, it underscores the interconnected nature of market reactions to geopolitical and economic pressures. Despite market fluctuations, the company's long-term prospects remain tied to broader economic conditions and industry-specific developments.

Dig deeper into the specifics of Wolfspeed here with our thorough analysis report.

NYSE:WOLF Earnings Per Share Growth as at Mar 2025
NYSE:WOLF Earnings Per Share Growth as at Mar 2025

Over the past year, Wolfspeed's total shareholder return, including share price and dividends, saw an 81.14% decline. This performance significantly lagged both the US Semiconductor industry, which returned 19.3%, and the broader US market, which saw a 15.3% return. A series of financial results painted a challenging picture, as reported on January 29, 2025. Q2 sales decreased to US$180.5 million from US$208.4 million year-over-year, accompanied by a net loss of US$372.2 million, widening from US$144.7 million the previous year.

Further complicating investor sentiment, a follow-on equity offering raised US$200 million in mid-January 2025, resulting in shareholder dilution. Leadership changes added to uncertainty, including the departure of CEO Gregg Lowe in November 2024. The launch of the Gen 4 Technology Platform was a potential positive, yet it was overshadowed by ongoing losses and a lack of profitability forecast for the upcoming years.

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