Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share, which was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and surged 121.4% year over year. However, the figure fell 1.6% sequentially.
Revenues of $843.1 million increased 26.4% year over year and 3.6% from the previous quarter. Further, the figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $825 million.
The strong performance of resistor, inductor, diode, MOSFET, capacitor and opto product lines drove year-over-year revenues growth in the reported quarter.
Vishay’s book-to-bill ratio was 1.09 at the end of the fourth quarter.
Product Segments in Detail
Resistors: The segment generated revenues of $190 million (23% of total revenues), up 20% year over year. The strong momentum of resistors across automotive, industrial, military and medical markets was a positive. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.14 in the reported quarter.
Inductors: The product line generated revenues of $82 million (10% of total revenues), which increased 9% on a year-over-year basis. This was primarily attributed to the company’s well-performing magnetics, which continued to drive its specialty business. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.13 at the end of the reported quarter.
MOSFET: The product line generated revenues of $171 million (20% of total revenues), improving 32% year over year. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.01 at the end of the reported quarter. Growing momentum across the automotive space and solid demand environment contributed well.
Capacitors: The product line generated revenues of $129 million (15% of total revenues), up 45% year over year. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.4 in the reported quarter. Growing opportunities for capacitors in the areas of power transmission and electro cars remain tailwinds.
Diodes: The segment generated revenues of $192 million (23% of total revenues), up 40% from the year-ago quarter. Vishay’s strong momentum across the automotive and industrial markets with diodes remained a positive. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.10 in the quarter under review.
Optoelectronics: The product line generated revenues of $78 million (9% of the total revenues) in the reported quarter. The figure was up 17% from the year-ago quarter, owing to strong demand environment. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.21 for the period.
Operating Details
In fourth-quarter 2021, the gross margin was 27.3%, expanding 450 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $108.3 million, increasing 17.4% year over year. As a percentage of total revenues, the figure contracted 100 bps from the year-ago quarter to 12.8%.
Consequently, the operating margin expanded 540 bps on a year-over-year basis to 14.4%.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flows
As of Dec 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents were $774.1 million, down from $831.8 million as of Oct 2, 2021. Short-term investments were $146.7 million, up from $84.2 million in the previous quarter. Inventories were $536.5 million, up from $532.7 million in the prior quarter.
Long-term debt was $455.7 million at the end of the fourth quarter compared with $454.8 million at the end of the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Vishay generated $146.7 million of cash from operations, up from $135.7 million in the previous quarter.
The company’s free cash flow in the reported quarter was $46.5 million, down from $79.2 million in the prior quarter.
Guidance
For first-quarter 2022, Vishay expects total revenues of $820-$860 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is pegged at $848.7 million.
The company anticipates a first-quarter gross margin of 27.3% (+/-50 bps).
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Vishay currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Bruker (BRKR - Free Report) , Intuit (INTU - Free Report) and Zscaler (ZS - Free Report) , each currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Bruker is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2021 results on Feb 11. The company has gained 15.7% over a year. The long-term earnings growth rate for BRKR is currently projected at 20.6%.
Intuit is slated to report second-quarter fiscal 2022 results on Feb 24. The company has gained 37.3% over a year. The long-term earnings growth rate for INTU is currently projected at 15.7%.
Zscaler is slated to report second-quarter fiscal 2022 results on Feb 24. The company has gained 17.8% over a year. The long-term earnings growth rate for ZS is currently projected at 37.1%.
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share, which was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and surged 121.4% year over year. However, the figure fell 1.6% sequentially.
Revenues of $843.1 million increased 26.4% year over year and 3.6% from the previous quarter. Further, the figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $825 million.
The strong performance of resistor, inductor, diode, MOSFET, capacitor and opto product lines drove year-over-year revenues growth in the reported quarter.
Vishay’s book-to-bill ratio was 1.09 at the end of the fourth quarter.
Product Segments in Detail
Resistors: The segment generated revenues of $190 million (23% of total revenues), up 20% year over year. The strong momentum of resistors across automotive, industrial, military and medical markets was a positive. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.14 in the reported quarter.
Inductors: The product line generated revenues of $82 million (10% of total revenues), which increased 9% on a year-over-year basis. This was primarily attributed to the company’s well-performing magnetics, which continued to drive its specialty business. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.13 at the end of the reported quarter.
MOSFET: The product line generated revenues of $171 million (20% of total revenues), improving 32% year over year. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.01 at the end of the reported quarter. Growing momentum across the automotive space and solid demand environment contributed well.
Capacitors: The product line generated revenues of $129 million (15% of total revenues), up 45% year over year. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.4 in the reported quarter. Growing opportunities for capacitors in the areas of power transmission and electro cars remain tailwinds.
Diodes: The segment generated revenues of $192 million (23% of total revenues), up 40% from the year-ago quarter. Vishay’s strong momentum across the automotive and industrial markets with diodes remained a positive. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.10 in the quarter under review.
Optoelectronics: The product line generated revenues of $78 million (9% of the total revenues) in the reported quarter. The figure was up 17% from the year-ago quarter, owing to strong demand environment. The book-to-bill ratio for the product line was 1.21 for the period.
Operating Details
In fourth-quarter 2021, the gross margin was 27.3%, expanding 450 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $108.3 million, increasing 17.4% year over year. As a percentage of total revenues, the figure contracted 100 bps from the year-ago quarter to 12.8%.
Consequently, the operating margin expanded 540 bps on a year-over-year basis to 14.4%.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flows
As of Dec 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents were $774.1 million, down from $831.8 million as of Oct 2, 2021. Short-term investments were $146.7 million, up from $84.2 million in the previous quarter. Inventories were $536.5 million, up from $532.7 million in the prior quarter.
Long-term debt was $455.7 million at the end of the fourth quarter compared with $454.8 million at the end of the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Vishay generated $146.7 million of cash from operations, up from $135.7 million in the previous quarter.
The company’s free cash flow in the reported quarter was $46.5 million, down from $79.2 million in the prior quarter.
Guidance
For first-quarter 2022, Vishay expects total revenues of $820-$860 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is pegged at $848.7 million.
The company anticipates a first-quarter gross margin of 27.3% (+/-50 bps).
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Vishay currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Bruker (BRKR - Free Report) , Intuit (INTU - Free Report) and Zscaler (ZS - Free Report) , each currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Bruker is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2021 results on Feb 11. The company has gained 15.7% over a year. The long-term earnings growth rate for BRKR is currently projected at 20.6%.
Intuit is slated to report second-quarter fiscal 2022 results on Feb 24. The company has gained 37.3% over a year. The long-term earnings growth rate for INTU is currently projected at 15.7%.
Zscaler is slated to report second-quarter fiscal 2022 results on Feb 24. The company has gained 17.8% over a year. The long-term earnings growth rate for ZS is currently projected at 37.1%.
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Each was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2024. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.
Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.
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