Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) Shares Gap Up – Should You Buy?

Shares of Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:NVTS) gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $12.23, but opened at $13.10. Navitas Semiconductor shares last traded at $12.6580, with a volume of 4,144,171 shares.

Key Navitas Semiconductor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Claros acquisition strengthens AI strategy: Navitas agreed to acquire power-management company Claros for up to approximately $232.8 million. Claros’ vertical power delivery (VPD) and integrated voltage regulator (IVR) technologies would extend Navitas’ portfolio from the electrical grid to the AI processor, potentially addressing power-delivery constraints in next-generation data centers. The deal is expected to more than double Navitas’ 2030 serviceable addressable market to over $8 billion. Navitas To Acquire Claros, Advancing AI Infrastructure with VPD & IVR Technology for Grid-to-xPU
• Positive Sentiment: Improving AI-related outlook: Analysts highlight 22% sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, more than 50% year-over-year growth in high-power revenue, and third-quarter guidance reportedly 17% above prior estimates. AI infrastructure is expected to contribute more than one-third of fourth-quarter 2026 revenue, while the 800V data-center opportunity could begin scaling meaningfully from 2027 onward. One analysis reiterated a buy rating with a $22 price target. Navitas Semiconductor: Q2 2026 Moved The 800V Story Closer To Revenue
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and institutional interest is mixed: Recent analyst targets range from $13 to $21, with a reported median of $20. Institutional buying has been substantial, but other funds have reduced or exited positions. A report claiming increased short interest lists zero shares and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio, making that data unreliable.
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and valuation risks remain: The Claros transaction requires regulatory approval and successful integration, with part of the consideration tied to future milestones and additional stock-based compensation. Navitas remains unprofitable, revenue was down 27.3% year over year in the latest reported quarter, and insider activity over the past six months consisted entirely of sales. These factors could limit the stock’s upside if AI growth takes longer to materialize.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $13.00 target price on shares of Navitas Semiconductor in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on Navitas Semiconductor from $9.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $13.00 price target on Navitas Semiconductor in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Navitas Semiconductor from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and issued a $12.60 price objective on shares of Navitas Semiconductor in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Navitas Semiconductor has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $15.92.

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Performance

The company’s 50 day moving average price is $14.17 and its 200-day moving average price is $14.63. The company has a market cap of $3.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.53 and a beta of 3.86.

Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 27th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of ($0.04). The firm had revenue of $10.53 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.97 million. Navitas Semiconductor had a negative net margin of 856.85% and a negative return on equity of 13.13%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 27.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted ($0.25) earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Navitas Semiconductor Corporation will post -0.31 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Navitas Semiconductor

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Navitas Semiconductor during the second quarter worth approximately $290,970,000. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. purchased a new position in Navitas Semiconductor during the second quarter valued at approximately $75,701,000. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its stake in Navitas Semiconductor by 1,787.5% in the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 4,288,722 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,854,000 after buying an additional 4,061,502 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in 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. Finally, Marex Group plc lifted its position in Navitas Semiconductor by 22,203.8% in the 4th quarter. Marex Group plc now owns 2,675,113 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,100,000 after buying an additional 2,663,119 shares in the last quarter. 46.14% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.