Navitas Semiconductor Plummets 15.9% on Mixed Earnings Amid 314th-Ranked $380M Trading Volume as Liquidity-Driven Strategy Outperforms Market

On August 5, 2025, Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) fell 15.90%, with a trading volume of $380 million, ranking 314th in the market. The decline followed mixed signals from its Q2 earnings report, which showed a narrowed adjusted loss of $0.05 per share but a steep 29% year-over-year revenue drop to $14.5 million. GAAP losses worsened to $0.25 per share, doubling the prior-year loss and exceeding Wall Street’s forecast. Management projected Q3 revenue of $10 million, signaling continued pressure amid industry-wide headwinds.

Analysts highlighted Navitas’ struggles to achieve profitability, with earnings projections indicating losses extending through 2028. While the company emphasized its focus on AI and energy sectors, revenue declines and downward revisions from brokers like Morgan Stanley—lowering price targets—underscored investor caution. Threats from China tariffs and a conservative mobile strategy further clouded near-term prospects, despite management’s reassurance about Q2 performance.

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