Wolfspeed (WOLF) shares remained in focus on Friday as the semiconductor company announced plans of shifting its incorporation from North Carolina to Delaware by Sept. 29.
The announcement, part of a broader restructuring effort, arrives as the silicon carbide and gallium nitride specialist continues to operate under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
WOLF stock has been losing ground in recent weeks. At the time of writing, its down roughly 60% versus its 1-month high set on Sept. 16.
Relocating its incorporation to Delaware could streamline WOLF’s governance and legal flexibility, especially during bankruptcy proceedings.
Delaware’s corporate laws are widely seen as more favorable for restructuring and attracting future investment.
While the move itself doesn’t resolve Wolfspeed’s financial challenges, it signals intent to stabilize operations and potentially emerge leaner. The relocation could also make WOLF more attractive to institutional capital and strategic partners post-restructuring.
In essence, it’s a foundational move that boosts shareholder value and supports long-term recovery in Wolfspeed stock.
Despite the restructuring narrative, Wolfspeed shares remain a high-risk bet. The company is still navigating bankruptcy court, with no confirmed path to profitability.
Its core business – power semiconductors – faces stiff competition and capital intensity. Moreover, equity holders risk dilution or worse if restructuring terms favor creditors.
The announced incorporation shift may improve governance, but it doesn’t address cash burn or operational headwinds.
Until Wolfspeed delivers concrete progress on its financial recovery and customer traction, WOLF shares are more speculative than strategic.
Investors should tread carefully also because Wolfspeed is currently in the penny stock territory, a class of equities known for its vulnerability to extreme volatility and potential price manipulation.
Despite the aforementioned challenges, Wall Street analysts continue to forecast significant upside in WOLF stock over the next 12 months.