Wolfspeed (WOLF) Stock Skyrockets 1,100% on Shocking Chapter 11 Reorganization
Wolfspeed’s share price was relatively stable in early September after its Chapter 11 filing in June. On Sept 9, shares jumped ~48% to $1.82 when the court confirmed the reorganization plan. After trading near that level for weeks, Sep 29 brought unprecedented volatility. Speculation and heavy buying drove WOLF sharply higher: by late morning, shares were up over 1,100%. Benzinga reported WOLF trading around $14.97 by midday, and market data show an intraday high near $19.80. Several volatility halts occurred as the NYSE managed the extreme moves Economictimes. MarketBeat notes that by the close, WOLF settled around $21.62, reflecting how dramatically sentiment swung. In short, Wolfspeed moved from a sub‑$2 penny stock to double‑digit territory on Sep 29, driven entirely by the restructuring news. Wolfspeed’s management and analysts have highlighted both the positive restructuring steps and the remaining challenges. CEO Robert Feurle said in the Sept 8 press release that approval of the plan “clears the path” to complete restructuring and gives Wolfspeed “financial flexibility” to pursue its strategic priorities. On the other hand, market analysts have been cautious. For example, TipRanks notes Wolfspeed’s financials are weak and its valuation metrics are unattractive. As of Sept 29, the TipRanks consensus