Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) Shares Gap Down – What’s Next?

Shares of Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:NVTSGet Free Report) gapped down before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $12.67, but opened at $11.97. Navitas Semiconductor shares last traded at $12.5590, with a volume of 2,471,698 shares trading hands.

Navitas Semiconductor News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Navitas Semiconductor this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Navitas announced a strategic silicon carbide licensing partnership with Magnachip, giving Magnachip access to Navitas’ GeneSiC Gen 4 and Gen 5 technology across 1200V to 3300V+ applications. Investors may see this as a validation of Navitas’ SiC roadmap and a potential growth driver in high-voltage power markets. Article Title
  • Positive Sentiment: Several analyses highlighted the company’s exposure to AI data center demand and suggested the new SiC deal could improve the investment case, with some commentary calling NVTS potentially undervalued. Article Title
  • Neutral Sentiment: Navitas heads into its Q2 earnings release with investors watching for signs that AI/data-center momentum is offsetting near-term revenue transition risks. Article Title
  • Negative Sentiment: One report argued the stock still looks expensive after the SiC partnership news, which could limit upside if investors remain focused on valuation rather than long-term growth. Article Title
  • Negative Sentiment: Renesas filed a lawsuit accusing Navitas of trade-secret theft, adding legal overhang and potential headline risk for the stock. Article Title

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

NVTS has been the topic of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Navitas Semiconductor from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Navitas Semiconductor from $9.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Needham & Company LLC raised their price objective on Navitas Semiconductor from $13.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Morgan Stanley restated an “underweight” rating and issued a $13.70 target price on shares of Navitas Semiconductor in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Navitas Semiconductor from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $14.74.

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Navitas Semiconductor Price Performance

The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $20.00 and its 200 day simple moving average is $14.14. The company has a market capitalization of $2.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -17.33 and a beta of 3.82.

Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTSGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by $0.01. Navitas Semiconductor had a negative net margin of 330.67% and a negative return on equity of 14.30%. The business had revenue of $8.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.22 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted ($0.06) earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 38.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that Navitas Semiconductor Corporation will post -0.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Chris Allexandre sold 13,323 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.81, for a total value of $423,804.63. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,072,633 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,120,455.73. This trade represents a 1.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Gary Kent Wunderlich, Jr. sold 73,000 shares of Navitas Semiconductor stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.11, for a total value of $2,052,030.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 13,964 shares in the company, valued at $392,528.04. This represents a 83.94% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 3,989,478 shares of company stock worth $116,356,387. Company insiders own 12.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Navitas Semiconductor

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in Navitas Semiconductor by 2.8% during the 1st quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 42,189 shares of the company’s stock worth $370,000 after acquiring an additional 1,150 shares during the period. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 247.8% in the 2nd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,739 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,239 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 12.6% in the 4th quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 13,476 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,000 after purchasing an additional 1,505 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors lifted its position in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 3.8% in the second quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 45,758 shares of the company’s stock worth $300,000 after purchasing an additional 1,667 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 16.8% in the fourth quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 11,996 shares of the company’s stock worth $86,000 after purchasing an additional 1,725 shares in the last quarter. 46.14% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Navitas Semiconductor

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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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