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In a recent stock transaction, Michael Shamus O’Sullivan, the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative & Legal Officer of Vishay Intertechnology Inc . (NYSE:VSH), purchased shares valued at $37,212. According to the SEC filing dated May 13, 2025, O’Sullivan acquired 2,500 shares of common stock at a price of $14.885 per share. This acquisition increased his direct ownership to 23,573 shares following the transaction.
This move reflects O’Sullivan’s continued investment in Vishay Intertechnology, a global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. The company maintains a healthy financial position with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations and a current ratio of 2.8. While currently not profitable, analysts tracked by InvestingPro expect a return to profitability this year, with projected earnings of $0.51 per share. Investors often monitor insider transactions like these to gauge the confidence of company executives in their company’s future performance. The company has also maintained dividend payments for 12 consecutive years, currently yielding 2.7%.
In other recent news, Vishay Intertechnology reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, showing a mixed financial performance. The company missed earnings per share (EPS) expectations, posting an EPS of -$0.03 against a forecast of $0.03, marking a $0.06 shortfall. However, Vishay’s revenue slightly exceeded expectations, coming in at $715 million compared to the forecast of $713.5 million. Despite the revenue beat, the market reacted negatively to the EPS miss, reflecting concerns over profitability. The gross margin decreased by 90 basis points to 19%, although the operating margin showed improvement, rising to 0.1% from -7.9% in the previous quarter. Looking ahead, Vishay has provided revenue guidance of $760 million for the second quarter of 2025, with a potential variance of $20 million, and remains optimistic about its performance in the second half of the year. The company aims to capitalize on growth in AI and smart grid markets, supported by its expanded silicon carbide product portfolio. These developments come amid ongoing challenges in cost management and operational efficiency, which are areas of focus for Vishay as it navigates the current economic landscape.
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