Wolfspeed Inc is not a strong buy for a beginner investor with a long-term horizon at this time. The company is undergoing financial restructuring and has shown significant declines in revenue, net income, and EPS. While there are positive developments in reducing debt and raising funds, the technical indicators, options sentiment, and financial performance suggest caution. Holding or waiting for further clarity on growth potential and financial stability is recommended.
The stock exhibits bearish technical indicators with a negatively expanding MACD histogram (-0.0513), a neutral RSI (44.974), and bearish moving averages (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). Key support is at 15.988, and resistance is at 17.253. The stock is trading below its pivot point, indicating a bearish trend.

Wolfspeed has successfully raised $96.9 million through equity issuance and reduced its senior secured note balance by approximately $475.9 million, improving its financial stability. The company is also focusing on new growth areas such as DC power and energy for solar wind applications.
The company is experiencing customer attrition, lackluster demand in its key EV market, and insider selling has surged by 9071.66% over the last month. Financial performance has significantly deteriorated, with revenue, net income, and EPS showing sharp declines.
In Q2 2026, revenue dropped by -6.65% YoY to $168.5M, net income plummeted by -345.35% YoY to $913.2M, and EPS fell by -1317.01% YoY to 35.05. Gross margin improved to -26.41%, up 681.36% YoY, but remains negative.
Analysts have mixed views. Piper Sandler raised the price target to $20 from $6 with an Overweight rating, citing potential growth in new areas. Susquehanna lowered the price target to $20 from $30 with a Neutral rating, highlighting challenges in the auto market despite improvements in industrial markets.