The following is a summary of the Wolfspeed, Inc. (WOLF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Reported Q1 FY25 revenue of $195 million, a 3% sequential decline, with a non-GAAP gross margin of 3.4%.
Power revenue of $97 million, down quarter-over-quarter due to lower demand in the industrial and energy sectors, with Mohawk Valley contributing $49 million.
Materials revenue stable at $98 million, supported by strong operating performance.Free cash flow negative at $528 million, including negative operating cash flow of $132 million and capital expenditures of $396 million.
Cash and cash equivalents position remains strong at approximately $1.7 billion.
Business Progress:
Transitioning to a 200mm silicon carbide power device platform to enhance yields, reduce costs, and improve overall economics.
Closing the 150mm device fab in Durham and the epitaxy facility in Farmers Branch as part of a restructuring plan to align the business with current market conditions.
Initiating facility closures and workforce reduction impacting about 20% of the total employee base, aiming for annual cash savings of approximately $200 million.
Adjusting 2025 CapEx guidance down by $100 million to between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion to match market demand and maintain operational efficiency.
Opportunities:
The EV market continues to grow, with revenue from EVs increasing and expected to expand throughout 2025, underscoring long-term growth potential for silicon carbide technology in automotive applications.
Secured significant funding, including $2.5 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act and an investor group, to support U.S. capacity expansion plans and solidify the capital structure.
Risks:
Anticipated slowdown in EV demand affecting revenue growth, although long-term projections remain positive.
Continuing softness in the industrial and energy sectors due to macroeconomic pressures may delay recovery and affect revenue.
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