Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Navitas Semiconductor Call Options (NASDAQ:NVTS)

Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:NVTS) was the target of unusually large options trading on Thursday. Stock traders purchased 82,851 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 138% compared to the average daily volume of 34,838 call options.

Key Navitas Semiconductor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: New products + manufacturing push — Navitas unveiled two 1200V SiC MOSFET packages designed for AI data centers, grid and industrial electrification and announced a manufacturing partnership to scale next‑gen production; this underpins the company’s strategic pivot to higher‑value markets. A Look At Navitas Semiconductor Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: GeneSiC product and CFO news lifted sentiment — The launch of 5th‑generation GeneSiC SiC devices and the appointment of a new CFO triggered a multi‑day rally and heavy volume as traders repositioned around growth narrative and execution. Navitas Stock Soars 25% Following CFO Appointment and GeneSiC Launch
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile endorsement — Jim Cramer commented that Navitas has “really great technology” that could translate into stronger earnings, a visibility boost for retail/institutional interest. Jim Cramer on Navitas Semiconductor
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options flow — Large call buying (reported ~82,851 calls) suggests speculative bullish positioning and higher short‑term volatility; watch open interest/expiry for directional risks. Navitas Target of Unusually Large Options Trading
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum and coverage pieces highlight upside case — Several outlets note a strong one‑year run and argue the AI/high‑power pivot supports further gains, but these are narrative‑driven rather than new financial-proof points. 309% Gain in One Year
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price target & ratings pressure — Rosenblatt reaffirmed a “neutral” rating with a $7 price target (~30% below current levels), which could cap upside until clearer revenue/earnings progress is shown. Rosenblatt Reaffirms Neutral on NVTS
• Negative Sentiment: Weak near‑term fundamentals — Most recent quarterly results show negative EPS, negative net margin and steep year‑over‑year revenue decline; the company remains unprofitable and execution on scaling advanced SiC production will be key.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Chris Allexandre sold 9,236 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.93, for a total value of $82,477.48. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 813,323 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,262,974.39. This represents a 1.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Todd Glickman sold 12,532 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.82, for a total value of $123,064.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 833,383 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,183,821.06. This trade represents a 1.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 1,284,352 shares of company stock valued at $10,984,988. 29.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in Navitas Semiconductor by 10.0% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 14,691,351 shares of the company’s stock valued at $104,896,000 after purchasing an additional 1,330,703 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 18.0% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 8,597,950 shares of the company’s stock worth $61,389,000 after buying an additional 1,308,626 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 257.8% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,737,624 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,827,000 after buying an additional 3,413,394 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Navitas Semiconductor by 12.8% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,417,408 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,546,000 after buying an additional 501,110 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS Group AG grew its holdings in Navitas Semiconductor by 131.0% during the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 3,307,036 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,612,000 after acquiring an additional 1,875,228 shares during the period. 46.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Navitas Semiconductor Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of NVTS traded up $0.12 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $10.10. 21,720,887 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 18,900,404. Navitas Semiconductor has a fifty-two week low of $1.52 and a fifty-two week high of $17.79. The business’s 50 day moving average is $9.27 and its two-hundred day moving average is $8.84. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.33 billion, a P/E ratio of -17.72 and a beta of 3.16.

Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.05). The company had revenue of $7.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.95 million. Navitas Semiconductor had a negative return on equity of 14.52% and a negative net margin of 254.71%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 59.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.06) EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Navitas Semiconductor will post -0.51 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $7.00 price objective on shares of Navitas Semiconductor in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Navitas Semiconductor in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $6.78.

Navitas Semiconductor Company Profile

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.