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Stronger Q1 2026 lifts margins at Vishay (NYSE: VSH) despite heavy capex

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Vishay Intertechnology reported improved results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 4, 2026. Net revenues were $839.2 million, up from $800.9 million in the prior quarter and $715.2 million a year earlier, reflecting stronger demand across its semiconductor and passive component portfolio.

Gross margin rose to 21.0% from 19.6% in the prior quarter and 19.0% a year ago, while EBITDA increased to $78.0 million with a 9.3% EBITDA margin. Net earnings were $7.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with $0.01 in the prior quarter and a $0.03 loss a year earlier.

Operating cash flow improved to $63.7 million, but heavy capital expenditures of $110.7 million produced negative free cash of $46.9 million as the company continues investing in capacity. Vishay guided second-quarter 2026 revenues to $875–$905 million and expects gross profit margin of about 22.0% plus or minus 50 basis points.

Positive

  • Revenue and profitability improved: Q1 2026 net revenues rose to $839.2 million from $715.2 million a year earlier, with gross margin expanding to 21.0% and EBITDA increasing to $78.0 million, supporting a return to net earnings of $7.2 million.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Vishay’s Q1 shows margin and profit recovery, with heavy capex weighing on free cash.

Vishay delivered revenue of $839.2M in the quarter ended April 4, 2026, up from both the prior quarter and prior year, while gross margin expanded to 21.0%. EBITDA increased to $78.0M and EBITDA margin reached 9.3%, indicating better operating leverage.

The company generated operating cash flow of $63.7M but spent $110.7M on capital expenditures, resulting in negative free cash of $46.9M. Long-term debt stood at $983.1M against cash and cash equivalents of $479.4M, so leverage remains a factor to monitor alongside ongoing investment.

Management’s outlook for Q2 2026 calls for revenues between $875M and $905M and gross profit margin around 22.0% plus or minus 50 basis points. Subsequent quarterly filings may show whether these capacity investments translate into sustained margin gains and stronger free cash generation.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net revenues $839,242k Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026
Gross margin 21.0% Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026
Net earnings $7,164k Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026
EBITDA $77,998k Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026
Free cash -$46,926k Fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents $479,357k Balance sheet as of April 4, 2026
Total assets $4,262,555k Balance sheet as of April 4, 2026
Long-term debt $983,090k Balance sheet as of April 4, 2026, less current portion
EBITDA financial
"Reconciliation of EBITDA (Unaudited - In thousands) Fiscal quarters ended April 4, 2026"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
free cash financial
"Reconciliation of Free Cash (Unaudited - In thousands) Fiscal quarters ended April 4, 2026"
gross margin financial
"Gross margin 21.0 % 19.6 % 19.0 %"
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
operating margin financial
"Operating margin 2.6 % 1.8 % 0.1 %"
Operating margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core business activities after paying for costs like wages and materials. It’s useful because it tells you how efficiently a company is running—higher margins mean it keeps more money from each dollar of sales, which can indicate better management or stronger products.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"These non-GAAP measures supplement our GAAP measures of performance or liquidity"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
forward-looking statements financial
"Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance are forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Net revenues $839,242k vs $715,236k quarter ended March 29, 2025
Gross margin 21.0% vs 19.0% quarter ended March 29, 2025
Net earnings $7,164k vs -$4,092k quarter ended March 29, 2025
EBITDA $77,998k vs $54,458k quarter ended March 29, 2025
Guidance

For Q2 2026, management expects revenues of $875–$905 million and gross profit margin of 22.0% plus or minus 50 basis points.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


  Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)  May 13, 2026
   

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
1-7416
38-1686453
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

   
63 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA
19355-2143
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Zip Code
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code    610-644-1300

 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company

 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 
Title of each class
 
Trading symbol
 
Name of exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share
VSH
 
New York Stock Exchange


Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 13, 2026, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.  

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
  
 
99.1
 
Press release dated May 13, 2026.
   104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
 



 
Signature
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 13, 2026

 
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
 
       
 
By:
  /s/ David L. Tomlinson                                        
 
       
 
Name:
 
David L. Tomlinson
 
Title:
 
Senior Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer

Exhibit 99.1



Vishay Intertechnology Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Malvern, PA, May 13, 2026 – Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., (NYSE: VSH), one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, today announced results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 4, 2026.

Highlights
1Q 2026 revenues of $839.2 million
Gross margin was 21.0%
1Q 2026 GAAP EPS of $0.05
1Q 2026 book-to-bill of 1.34 with book-to-bill of 1.47 for semiconductors and 1.23 for passive components
Backlog at quarter end was 5.7 months

“Vishay’s first quarter financial results demonstrate that the Vishay 3.0 strategy is working.  As a result of the investments we made to expand capacity of high-growth, high-margin products, Vishay is reliably scaling with our customers. Our top priority going forward is to increase backlog turns to ensure we maintain competitive lead times as consumption accelerates.  Execution of this priority will enable Vishay to participate fully in the market upcycle and grow revenue faster than our end markets, expand margins and enhance returns,” said Joel Smejkal, president and CEO.

2Q 2026 Outlook
For the second quarter of 2026, management expects revenues in the range of $875 million and $905 million and a gross profit margin in the range of 22.0% +/- 50 basis points.

Conference Call
A conference call to discuss Vishay’s first quarter financial results is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the live conference call, please pre-register hereUpon registering, you will be emailed a dial-in number, and unique PIN.

A live audio webcast of the conference call and a PDF copy of the press release and the quarterly presentation will be accessible directly from the Investor Relations section of the Vishay website at http://ir.vishay.com.

There will be a replay of the conference call available on the Investor Relations website approximately one hour following the call and will remain available for 30 days.







About Vishay
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and healthcare markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech®. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

This press release includes certain financial measures which are not recognized in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), including free cash; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"); and EBITDA margin; which are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules. These non-GAAP measures supplement our GAAP measures of performance or liquidity and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance or liquidity. Non-GAAP measures such as free cash, EBITDA, and EBITDA margin do not have uniform definitions. These measures, as calculated by Vishay, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management believes that such measures are meaningful to investors because they provide insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. Although the terms "free cash" and "EBITDA" are not defined in GAAP, the measures are derived using various line items measured in accordance with GAAP.  The calculation of these measures are indicated on the accompanying reconciliation schedules and are more fully described in the Company’s financial statements presented in its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports presented on Forms 10-Q.

Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including forecasted revenues and margins, return on capital investment, capacity expansion, product lead times, and the performance of the economy in general, are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words and expressions such as “will,” “expect,” “going forward” or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions; manufacturing or supply chain interruptions or changes in customer demand; delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; delays or difficulties in expanding our manufacturing capacities; an inability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; uncertainty related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in new product development; difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, consummating a transaction on terms which we consider acceptable, and integration and performance of acquired businesses; changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs, and uncertainty regarding the same; volatility in prices for metals and materials; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations, and uncertainty regarding the same; changes in applicable accounting standards and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The DNA of tech® is a trademark of Vishay Intertechnology.

Contact:
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Peter Henrici
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
+1-610-644-1300



VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
                 
Summary of Operations
                 
(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
                   
   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 4, 2026
   
December 31, 2025
   
March 29, 2025
 
                   
Net revenues
 
$
839,242
   
$
800,922
   
$
715,236
 
Costs of products sold
   
662,630
     
644,135
     
579,682
 
Gross profit
   
176,612
     
156,787
     
135,554
 
  Gross margin
   
21.0
%
   
19.6
%
   
19.0
%
                         
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
   
154,488
     
141,999
     
134,739
 
Operating income
   
22,124
     
14,788
     
815
 
  Operating margin
   
2.6
%
   
1.8
%
   
0.1
%
                         
Other income (expense):
                       
  Interest expense
   
(9,973
)
   
(9,748
)
   
(8,790
)
  Other
   
701
     
537
     
3,747
 
  Total other income (expense) - net
   
(9,272
)
   
(9,211
)
   
(5,043
)
                         
Income (loss) before taxes
   
12,852
     
5,577
     
(4,228
)
                         
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
5,688
     
4,591
     
(136
)
                         
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
7,164
   
$
986
   
$
(4,092
)
                         
Basic earnings (loss) per share
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.01
   
$
(0.03
)
                         
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.01
   
$
(0.03
)
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
136,045
     
135,727
     
135,799
 
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
   
137,471
     
136,730
     
135,799
 
                         
Cash dividends per share
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.10
   
$
0.10
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
           
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
           
(Unaudited - In thousands)
           
             
   
April 4, 2026
   
December 31, 2025
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
  Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
479,357
   
$
514,966
 
  Short-term investments
   
191
     
265
 
  Accounts receivable, net
   
369,222
     
381,802
 
  Inventories:
               
    Finished goods
   
182,179
     
182,444
 
    Work in process
   
347,994
     
331,347
 
    Raw materials
   
260,611
     
245,412
 
  Total inventories
   
790,784
     
759,203
 
                 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
237,429
     
231,004
 
Total current assets
   
1,876,983
     
1,887,240
 
                 
Property and equipment, at cost:
               
  Land
   
86,093
     
86,399
 
  Buildings and improvements
   
836,309
     
839,856
 
  Machinery and equipment
   
3,503,626
     
3,477,884
 
  Construction in progress
   
509,318
     
464,475
 
  Allowance for depreciation
   
(3,215,047
)
   
(3,195,455
)
     
1,720,299
     
1,673,159
 
                 
Right of use assets
   
116,526
     
119,746
 
Deferred income taxes
   
182,693
     
183,016
 
Goodwill
   
180,224
     
180,390
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
74,396
     
78,487
 
Other assets
   
111,434
     
112,122
 
     Total assets
 
$
4,262,555
   
$
4,234,160
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
           
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued)
           
(Unaudited - In thousands)
           
             
   
April 4, 2026
   
December 31, 2025
 
Liabilities and equity
           
Current liabilities:
           
  Trade accounts payable
 
$
238,954
   
$
214,984
 
  Payroll and related expenses
   
166,690
     
164,114
 
  Lease liabilities
   
26,166
     
26,546
 
  Other accrued expenses
   
269,049
     
300,031
 
  Income taxes
   
11,376
     
14,751
 
Total current liabilities
   
712,235
     
720,426
 
                 
Long-term debt less current portion
   
983,090
     
950,893
 
Deferred income taxes
   
97,717
     
96,818
 
Long-term lease liabilities
   
92,458
     
95,799
 
Other liabilities
   
131,702
     
109,228
 
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs
   
169,488
     
172,723
 
Total liabilities
   
2,186,690
     
2,145,887
 
                 
Equity:
               
  Common stock
   
12,402
     
12,351
 
  Class B convertible common stock
   
1,210
     
1,210
 
  Capital in excess of par value
   
1,109,461
     
1,101,086
 
  Retained earnings
   
885,771
     
892,232
 
  Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
67,021
     
81,394
 
Total equity
   
2,075,865
     
2,088,273
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
4,262,555
   
$
4,234,160
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
           
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
           
(Unaudited - In thousands)
           
   
Three fiscal months ended
 
   
April 4, 2026
   
March 29, 2025
 
Operating activities
           
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
7,164
   
$
(4,092
)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
         
      Depreciation and amortization
   
58,211
     
53,773
 
      (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment
   
(41
)
   
189
 
      Inventory write-offs for obsolescence
   
11,065
     
9,030
 
      Deferred income taxes
   
541
     
1,573
 
      Stock compensation expense
   
12,273
     
6,051
 
      Other
   
(1,476
)
   
(1,380
)
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities
   
(24,068
)
   
(49,046
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
63,669
     
16,098
 
                 
Investing activities
               
Capital expenditures
   
(110,661
)
   
(61,569
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
66
     
279
 
Purchase of short-term investments
   
(126
)
   
(21,899
)
Maturity of short-term investments
   
198
     
27,832
 
Other investing activities
   
396
     
(661
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(110,127
)
   
(56,018
)
                 
Financing activities
               
Net proceeds on revolving credit facility
   
31,000
     
82,000
 
Dividends paid to common stockholders
   
(12,401
)
   
(12,352
)
Dividends paid to Class B common stockholders
   
(1,210
)
   
(1,210
)
Repurchase of common stock
   
-
     
(12,538
)
Cash withholding taxes paid when shares withheld for vested equity awards
   
(3,861
)
   
(3,893
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
13,528
     
52,007
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
(2,679
)
   
7,029
 
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(35,609
)
   
19,116
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
514,966
     
590,286
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
479,357
   
$
609,402
 

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
                 
Reconciliation of Free Cash
                 
(Unaudited - In thousands)
                 
   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 4, 2026
   
December 31, 2025
   
March 29, 2025
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
63,669
   
$
149,362
   
$
16,098
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
   
66
     
308
     
279
 
Less: Capital expenditures
   
(110,661
)
   
(94,802
)
   
(61,569
)
Free cash
 
$
(46,926
)
 
$
54,868
   
$
(45,192
)

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
                 
Reconciliation of EBITDA
                 
(Unaudited - In thousands)
                 
   
Fiscal quarters ended
 
   
April 4, 2026
   
December 31, 2025
   
March 29, 2025
 
                   
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
7,164
   
$
986
   
$
(4,092
)
                         
Interest expense
 
$
9,973
   
$
9,748
   
$
8,790
 
Interest income
   
(3,038
)
   
(2,753
)
   
(3,877
)
Income taxes
   
5,688
     
4,591
     
(136
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
58,211
     
57,702
     
53,773
 
EBITDA
 
$
77,998
   
$
70,274
   
$
54,458
 
                         
EBITDA margin**
   
9.3
%
   
8.8
%
   
7.6
%
                         
** EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues
                       

FAQ

How did Vishay (VSH) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Vishay reported Q1 2026 net revenues of $839.2 million and net earnings of $7.2 million. Gross margin improved to 21.0% and EBITDA reached $78.0 million, reflecting stronger operations compared with both the prior quarter and prior year.

What revenue and margin guidance did Vishay (VSH) give for Q2 2026?

For Q2 2026, Vishay expects revenues between $875 million and $905 million and a gross profit margin of about 22.0% ± 50 basis points. This outlook suggests management anticipates continued growth and modest additional margin expansion versus Q1 2026 levels.

What were Vishay’s (VSH) cash flow and free cash in Q1 2026?

Vishay generated $63.7 million of net cash from operating activities in Q1 2026. After $110.7 million of capital expenditures and small asset sale proceeds, free cash totaled negative $46.9 million, as the company continued investing heavily in manufacturing capacity.

How did Vishay’s (VSH) profitability change versus the prior year quarter?

In Q1 2026, Vishay’s net earnings were $7.2 million versus a net loss of $4.1 million a year earlier. Gross margin increased from 19.0% to 21.0%, and EBITDA rose from $54.5 million to $78.0 million, indicating notable profit improvement.

What is Vishay’s (VSH) balance sheet position as of April 4, 2026?

As of April 4, 2026, Vishay held $479.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and reported total assets of $4.26 billion. Long-term debt excluding current portion was $983.1 million, and total equity stood at $2.08 billion on its consolidated balance sheet.

Did Vishay (VSH) continue paying dividends in Q1 2026?

Yes. Vishay paid cash dividends per share of $0.10 in Q1 2026, matching the $0.10 dividends per share in the prior two quarters. The company paid dividends to both common and Class B common stockholders during the period.

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