Key Takeaways Vishay posted a Q2 loss of 7 cents per share, down from earnings of 17 cents a year ago.Q2 revenues rose 2.9% Y/Y to $762.3M, driven by growth in most business segments.EBITDA margin contracted 360 bps Y/Y, and free cash flow was negative $73.2 million.Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH) reported second-quarter 2025 loss of 7 cents per share, in contrast to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 2 cents. Moreover, this compares unfavorably with the year-ago quarter’s earnings of 17 cents.V ...

Summary of Semiconductor Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the global semiconductor industry, focusing on sales trends, product performance, and market dynamics as of May 2025 [1][2][26]. Key Points Sales Performance - Total semiconductor sales increased by **18.2% YoY** in May, following a **22.8% increase** in April [2][26]. - Month-over-month (MoM) sales rose by **9.5%**, slightly above the historical average of **8.2%** for May [3][33]. - Memory sales grew by **17.5% YoY**, while non-memory sales increased by **18.5% YoY** [2][26]. Product Group Performance - **MPU** sales increased by **6.0% MoM** (typical: 4.5%), **DRAM** by **48.4% MoM** (typical: 42.4%), and **NAND** by **37.4% MoM** (typical: 22.6%) [4][38]. - Other product groups underperformed compared to typical patterns, including: - **Discretes**: 1.1% (typical: 2.8%) - **Optoelectronics**: -21.6% (typical: -2.6%) - **Sensors & Actuators**: -0.5% (typical: 3.3%) [4][38]. Geographic Sales Trends - YoY sales increased in all regions except Japan, which saw a **5.4% decline** [41]. - MoM sales growth was observed in all regions except Japan, with notable increases of **14.0% in the Americas** and **9.0% in China** [41][42]. Unit Shipments and ASPs - Total unit shipments were relatively flat, down **0.2% MoM**, while average selling prices (ASPs) rose by **9.8% MoM** [48][51]. - ASPs increased for several product groups, including: - **Memory**: 12.2% - **Analog App Specific**: 6.3% - **Logic**: 3.9% [53][54]. Future Outlook - The data from April and May suggests a potential rebound in bit shipments for DRAM and NAND in 2QCY25, with predictions of **8.2% QoQ growth for DRAM** and **16% QoQ growth for NAND** [55][56]. - ASP growth for DRAM is expected to improve, while NAND ASPs may decline further [55][57]. Investment Implications - **ADI**: Market-Perform, target price $220.00, with valuations needing to catch up to earnings growth [10]. - **AMD**: Market-Perform, target price $95.00, facing high AI expectations but weak core business segments [10]. - **AVGO**: Outperform, target price $295.00, with strong AI trajectory and margins [10]. - **INTC**: Market-Perform, target price $21.00, facing significant operational challenges [11]. - **NVDA**: Outperform, target price $185.00, with substantial datacenter growth potential [12]. - **QCOM**: Outperform, target price $185.00, with a strong product portfolio despite headwinds [13]. Additional Insights - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a mixed recovery, with certain segments showing strong growth while others lag behind typical seasonal patterns [3][4][38]. - The overall market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with expectations of continued growth driven by demand in various sectors, particularly in AI and data centers [10][12].

Core Viewpoint - The global semiconductor market is projected to reach $700.9 billion in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 11.2% driven by demand in AI, cloud infrastructure, and advanced consumer electronics [1][3]. Market Segmentation - The growth in the semiconductor market will be primarily led by logic and memory segments, both expected to see double-digit growth due to sustained demand in various sectors [3]. - Sensor and analog markets will contribute positively to the overall market growth, albeit at a more moderate pace, while discrete semiconductors, optoelectronics, and micro ICs are anticipated to experience slight declines due to specific demand constraints [3]. Regional Analysis - The Americas and Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) are expected to achieve significant growth rates of 18.0% and 9.8% respectively in 2025, while Europe and Japan will see comparatively smaller growth [3][4]. - The total semiconductor market is forecasted to grow from $630.5 billion in 2024 to $700.9 billion in 2025, with a further increase to $760.7 billion in 2026, marking an 8.5% growth [4]. Product Categories - Integrated circuits are projected to grow significantly, with logic and memory segments leading the charge, showing year-on-year growth rates of 23.9% and 11.7% respectively in 2025 [4]. - Discrete semiconductors and optoelectronics are expected to decline by 2.6% and 4.4% respectively in 2025, indicating challenges in these specific markets [4].

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].