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Sales up; profits down (click to enlarge)
Cree's first-mover status and materials technology advantage enabled the company to operate very profitably in the early 2000s. More recently, following a strategy of vertical integration to adapt to the changing LED and lighting industry landscapes, those profit margins have shrunk. In its most recent two fiscal years, Cree has posted a net loss. Data: Cree.
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