Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the semiconductor industry, indicating a transition to a more normalized phase of distributor inventory levels and pricing dynamics, with preferred picks being TI, Renesas, and Infineon [2][3]. Core Insights - The semiconductor industry is experiencing ongoing destocking across most segments, with stable pricing dynamics. Prices remained flat to slightly up in the low single digits across all categories, which is supportive in mitigating deflation risks linked to oversupply [2][3]. - The report highlights that MCU inventory digestion has slowed but continues to decrease, with a 4% month-over-month decline. Overall inventory was down 5% on average, driven by significant destocking in Power Management Circuits, Data Converters, Amplifiers, and Microprocessors, which saw declines of 9-14% month-over-month [3][4]. - Pricing trends are reassuring, with an average increase of 1% month-over-month and 14% year-over-year across all product categories, likely influenced by product mix [3][5]. Summary by Product Area - **Microcontrollers (MCUs)**: Normalized unit inventory decreased by 4% month-over-month, with pricing flat compared to last month and up 2% year-over-year [4][9]. - **Transistors**: Inventory down 2% month-over-month, while pricing increased by 2% month-over-month and 21% year-over-year, largely driven by bipolar transistors [4][15]. - **Power Management Circuits, Data Converters, Amplifiers, and Microprocessors**: These categories experienced significant inventory declines of 9-14% month-over-month [4][15]. - **Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC)**: Inventory volume at distributors was up 6% month-over-month and up 1% in September [4][15]. Conclusions from Company Heatmaps - The pricing environment is manageable, with average year-over-year pricing up 6% in September, driven by significant increases in NXP's Wireless & RF and Microprocessors pricing [5][9]. - Inventory levels are generally stable, with notable declines in specific categories driven by changes in the "other" category [5][11].

Core Insights - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH) reported a second-quarter 2025 loss of 7 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 2 cents and down from earnings of 17 cents in the same quarter last year [1][7] - Revenues for the second quarter were $762.3 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.9% [1][7] Financial Performance - The company's weak second-quarter performance led to a 14.05% decline in share price, with a year-to-date drop of 17.8%, underperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's growth of 10.9% [2] - VSH has a mixed earnings surprise history, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, with an average negative surprise of 149.2% [2] Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from MOSFETs (19.5% of total revenues) were $148.6 million, down 4.19% year over year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.00 [3] - Diodes (19.4% of total revenues) generated $147.9 million, up 1.1% year over year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.93 [3] - Optoelectronics (7.1% of total revenues) revenues were $54.1 million, up 2.1% year over year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.05 [4] - Resistors (25.6% of total revenues) brought in $194.8 million, up 8.5% year over year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.91 [4] - Inductors (12.6% of total revenues) revenues were $95.7 million, up 1.7% year over year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.91 [4] - Capacitors (15.9% of total revenues) generated $121.1 million, up 6.8% year over year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.40 [5] Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $63.5 million, down 28.2% year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.3%, a contraction of 360 basis points [5][7] - The operating margin was reported at 2.9%, down from 5.1% in the year-ago quarter [5][7] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of June 28, 2025, VSH's cash and cash equivalents were $473.9 million, down from $609.4 million as of March 29, 2025 [6] - Long-term debt decreased to $914.5 million from $988.2 million as of March 29 [6] - The company reported net cash used in operating activities of $8.8 million and a negative free cash flow of $73.2 million for the quarter [6] Guidance - For the third quarter, Vishay Intertechnology expects revenues of $775 million (plus or minus $20 million), with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues at $752.4 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 2.3% [8] - The anticipated gross profit margin is 19.7% (plus or minus 50 basis points), while the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is 3 cents per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 62.5% [8]

Financial Performance - 2Q 2025 revenues reached $762.3 million[26], compared to $715.2 million in 1Q 2025 and $741.2 million in 2Q 2024[27, 65] - Gross margin was 19.5%[26], including a negative impact of approximately 160 basis points related to Newport[26] - Adjusted EPS was ($0.07)[26], while GAAP EPS was $0.01[26] - Free cash flow was negative $73.2 million[68] Segment Results (2Q 2025) - MOSFETs revenues were $148.6 million with a gross margin of 6.3%[31] - Diodes revenues were $147.9 million with a gross margin of 20.0%[31] - Resistors revenues were $194.8 million with a gross margin of 22.8%[32] - Capacitors revenues were $121.1 million with a gross margin of 21.5%[32] Revenue Mix and Growth - Industrial end market increased by 9% QoQ and 2% YoY[16] - Automotive end market increased by 4% QoQ and remained flat YoY[16] - Distribution channel increased by 11% QoQ and 5% YoY, accounting for 56% of revenue[18, 19] - Asia region increased by 12% QoQ and 12% YoY, accounting for 42% of revenue[22, 23] Guidance - 3Q 2025 revenue is expected to be $775 million, +/- $20 million[46] - 3Q 2025 gross margin is guided at 19.7%, +/- 50 bps, with Newport impacting negatively by 160-185 bps[46]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a favorable outlook on the semiconductor industry, particularly favoring companies like Texas Instruments, Renesas, and Infineon [2][3]. Core Insights - The semiconductor inventory levels are showing signs of normalization, with MCU inventories stabilizing after a previous period of understocking [2][3]. - Pricing trends across various semiconductor categories have remained stable, with an average increase of 1% month-over-month and a 14% year-over-year increase [3][9]. - The report highlights a continued digestion of MCU inventories, which had previously been elevated, indicating a positive trend for the industry [3][12]. Summary by Relevant Sections Inventory Trends - MCU inventory has decreased by 1% month-over-month after a 5% decline in the previous month, while overall inventory levels were flat to down 2% across most categories [3][4]. - Capacitors and Sensors saw a month-over-month increase of 6% in inventory, contrasting with declines in other categories [4][15]. Pricing Trends - Pricing for MCUs remained flat month-over-month and increased by 1% year-over-year, while other categories experienced slight increases of 1-3% [4][15]. - The overall pricing environment is deemed manageable, with a year-over-year increase of 3% on a revenue exposure weighted basis [9][12]. Company Observations - The report notes that pricing for transistors increased by 1% month-over-month and 18% year-over-year, driven largely by bipolar transistors [4][15]. - Infineon has seen an increase in MCU inventory to 4% of the total, up from an average of 2.6%, indicating potential overstocking or market share gains [5][19].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the semiconductor industry, highlighting reassuring pricing trends and improving inventory levels [2][3]. Core Insights - The semiconductor market is experiencing a continued digestion of MCU inventory, with a 5% month-over-month decline and a 24% decrease compared to the previous month [3][4]. - Pricing across all product categories has remained stable, with an average increase of 1% month-over-month and 13% year-over-year [3][8]. - The report emphasizes the positive trends in pricing and inventory, particularly for companies like TI, Renesas, and Infineon, while also noting improvements for STM and other industrial MCU names [2][4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Inventory Trends - MCU inventory has decreased by 5% month-over-month, following a 4% decline the previous month, indicating a healthy destocking process [3][4]. - Other categories such as Sensors and Diodes also saw inventory reductions of 5% and 4% respectively, while overall inventory trends are generally stable [3][4]. Pricing Trends - Pricing for MCUs remained flat month-over-month and year-over-year, while transistors saw a 2% increase month-over-month and a 17% increase year-over-year [4][14]. - Capacitors, Diodes, and Sensors experienced price increases of 2-3%, contributing to an overall stable pricing environment [4][14]. Company Observations - Infineon and STM showed varied pricing trends, with Infineon down 4% and STM up 4% in June compared to May, reflecting a mix-driven pricing environment [5][8]. - The report indicates that inventory levels are stable, with significant destocking in MCUs, previously driven by MCHP and now also by STM [5][11].

Core Viewpoint - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. reported a first-quarter 2025 loss of 3 cents per share, which met the Zacks Consensus Estimate but was a decline from the previous year's earnings of 22 cents per share. Revenues of $715.2 million exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.74%, but represented a 4.2% year-over-year decline [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company's first-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $54.5 million, a decrease of 40.3% year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin contracting by 460 basis points to 7.6%. The operating margin fell to 0.1% from 5.7% in the year-ago quarter [6]. - Revenues from various segments showed mixed results: - MOSFETs generated $142.1 million, down 7.2% year over year [4]. - Diodes brought in $141 million, declining 5.4% year over year [4]. - Optoelectronics revenues increased by 4.1% to $51.2 million [4]. - Resistors fell 4.6% to $179.5 million [5]. - Inductors decreased by 5.2% to $84.1 million [5]. - Capacitors saw a slight decline of 0.4% to $117.4 million [5]. Stock Performance - The weak first-quarter performance led to a 9.8% drop in the company's share price, with a year-to-date decline of 28.4%, significantly underperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's decline of 8.7% [2]. Guidance - For the second quarter, Vishay Intertechnology anticipates revenues of $760 million (plus or minus $20 million), with a Zacks Consensus Estimate of $738.4 million, indicating a year-over-year fall of 0.38%. The expected gross profit margin is 19.0% [9].

Financial Performance - 1Q 2025 revenues reached $715.2 million[25], slightly above 4Q 2024's $714.7 million[26] but lower than 1Q 2024's $746.3 million[26] - Gross margin was 19.0%[25], including a negative impact of approximately 200 bps related to Newport[25] - The company reported a loss per share (EPS) of $(0.03)[25] and an adjusted EPS of $(0.03)[25] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 7.6%[27] Book-to-Bill Ratio - Overall book-to-bill ratio was 1.08[25] - Semiconductors had a book-to-bill ratio of 1.12[25] - Passive components had a book-to-bill ratio of 1.04[25] Revenue Mix by End Market - Industrial sector accounted for 34% of revenue in 1Q25[17], showing a 3% QoQ increase and a 1% YoY decrease[16] - Automotive sector represented 33% of revenue in 1Q25[17], with a 2% QoQ increase and an 11% YoY increase[16] - Other sectors contributed 14% of revenue in 1Q25[17], showing a 4% QoQ increase and an 8% YoY increase[16] - Aero/Defense sector accounted for 11% of revenue in 1Q25[17], with a -5% QoQ decrease and an 8% YoY increase[16] - Medical sector accounted for 5% of revenue in 1Q25[17], with a -1% QoQ decrease and a +6% YoY increase[16] Revenue Mix by Region - Europe accounted for 36% of revenue in 1Q25[23], showing an 8% QoQ increase and a -6% YoY decrease[22] - Asia accounted for 40% of revenue in 1Q25[23], with a -3% QoQ decrease and a 0% YoY change[22] - Americas accounted for 24% of revenue in 1Q25[23], with a -6% QoQ decrease and a -8% YoY decrease[22] Guidance for 2Q 2025 - Revenue is expected to be $760 million, with a +/- $20 million range[48], representing an approximate 1% to 2% increase versus 1Q[46] - Gross margin is projected at 19.0% +/- 50 bps[48], with a negative impact of 175-200 bps from Newport[48]