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Vishay IntertechnologyCAI scenario view
RankAlpha Sentiment CodexPost-earnings T+3The current persistence contract does not provide an exact AI reference price. RankAlpha therefore does not calculate scenario return from the live quote. How scenarios are presented
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AI commentary
News tone around the May 13, 2026 release was clearly positive, centered on an earnings beat and stronger 2Q outlook. The stock closed at $37.23 on May 15, 2026, indicating the initial post-print reaction largely held into the T+3 follow-up window. However, delayed analyst target-change evidence was not readily available, and the thin target set in the packet makes this better framed as a cautious post-earnings monitoring setup than a high-conviction chase.
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AI events
Vishay reported 1Q26 revenue of $839.2 million, gross margin of 21.0%, GAAP EPS of $0.05, book-to-bill of 1.34, backlog of 5.7 months, and guided 2Q26 revenue to $875-$905 million with gross margin of 22.0% +/- 50 bps [#8-K-2026-05-13].
The 10-Q showed company backlog rising to about $1.59 billion from $1.31 billion in 4Q25, with book-to-bill improving to 1.34 and management attributing revenue growth to higher sales volume and higher order levels across multiple segments and end markets [#10-Q-2026-05-13].
The 10-Q showed cash paid for property and equipment of $110.7 million in the quarter, free cash flow of negative $46.9 million, and a 2026 capex plan of $400-$440 million with about half tied to the Itzehoe 12-inch wafer fab, keeping execution and cash-conversion pressure elevated even after the earnings beat [#10-Q-2026-05-13].
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