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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Slides on Deep Q2 Loss Per Share
Summary
Shares of Navitas Semiconductor fell after the company reported a second-quarter loss per share that was significantly wider than analyst expectations, eclipsing a revenue beat and strong third-quarter guidance.
Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) stock fell 5.3% in pre-market trading to $10.807 after its second-quarter 2026 results revealed a significant bottom-line miss that overshadowed stronger-than-expected revenue and an optimistic forecast.
Earnings Miss Overshadows Revenue Beat
In its report released Monday evening, Navitas disclosed a non-GAAP loss per share of $0.95 for the second quarter. This figure was substantially worse than the consensus analyst estimate of a $0.04 loss, representing a miss of $0.91 per share.
The deep loss drew investor focus away from the company's top-line performance. Navitas reported Q2 revenue of $10.53 million, which surpassed the consensus estimate of $9.84 million.
Strong Outlook and Analyst View
Despite the current quarter's loss, Navitas provided a constructive outlook. The company guided for third-quarter revenue of $13.5 million at the midpoint, which is nearly 22% above the prior analyst consensus and implies 28% sequential growth.
AdManagement also stated it expects to return to year-over-year growth as its strategic pivot to high-power markets, such as AI data centers, gains traction. Following the report, analysts at Baird reiterated their Outperform rating and $20 price target on the stock, noting that demand from AI data centers remains strong.
Broader Context and Headwinds
The earnings report comes at a challenging time for the stock, which had already declined approximately 39% in the month leading up to the release. Investors have been weighing a patent infringement lawsuit filed by rival Wolfspeed and broader concerns about demand in the power semiconductor market.
Pressure on the stock was compounded by a weaker tone in the broader market, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite index trading lower. While the strong Q3 guidance offers some support, investor focus in the near term remains on the company's path to profitability.
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