Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.14 EPS

Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.07 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.21 by ($0.14), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $80.57 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.08 million. Vishay Precision Group had a net margin of 2.65% and a return on equity of 2.02%.

Here are the key takeaways from Vishay Precision Group’s conference call:

• Q4 revenue was $80.6 million (+11% YoY) and the company reported its fifth consecutive quarter with a book-to-bill above 1; Sensors backlog is at a multi‑year high and management expects higher Sensor shipments beginning in Q2.
• Adjusted gross margin declined to 37% in Q4 due to roughly $3 million of one‑time headwinds (unfavorable product mix, inventory reductions, discrete manufacturing impacts) and FX; management expects gross‑margin improvement in Q1.
• Business‑development initiatives (humanoid robots, semiconductor equipment) produced $37.8 million of orders in 2025, above the $30 million goal, and the company is targeting $45 million in 2026 (≈20% growth) as Physical AI and humanoid demand ramps.
• VPG reorganized into two new offices (CBPO and COO) to centralize sales/product and operations, will incur about $3 million of incremental SG&A in 2026 for new IT/platforms, and expects meaningful cost savings (management cited a $6 million savings target), creating execution and timing risk.
• Financial position supports growth and M&A with $87.4 million cash (net cash ≈ $66.8 million) and available credit; management guided Q1 revenue to $74–$80 million and set 2026 CapEx of $14–$16 million.

Vishay Precision Group Trading Up 3.0%

Shares of NYSE:VPG traded up $1.42 on Thursday, hitting $47.85. 141,757 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 390,193. The stock has a market capitalization of $635.38 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 79.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 0.85. Vishay Precision Group has a 12 month low of $18.57 and a 12 month high of $56.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 4.10 and a quick ratio of 2.71. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $42.87 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $35.56.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

VPG has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Lake Street Capital set a $54.00 target price on Vishay Precision Group and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Loop Capital set a $44.00 price objective on shares of Vishay Precision Group in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Vishay Precision Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. B. Riley Financial reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $63.00 target price (up previously from $45.00) on shares of Vishay Precision Group in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Vishay Precision Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 22nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $53.67.

Vishay Precision Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Vishay Precision Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and improving order trends — Q4 revenue rose to $80.6M (+10.9% YoY) and the company reported a positive book‑to‑bill of 1.01 (fifth consecutive quarter), driven by strong Sensor bookings, supporting upside to future sales. VPG Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlights growth initiatives and targets — VPG exceeded its 2025 goal for new‑initiative bookings (components for humanoid robots reached $37.8M) and is targeting $45M of new initiatives in 2026 plus mid‑ to high‑single digit revenue growth and ~$6M cost reductions, which could lift forward bookings and margins if execution continues. Vishay Precision Group targets $45M in new business initiatives for 2026 as organizational overhaul advances
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Lake Street reiterated a Buy on VPG, which can help sentiment while the company executes on its strategy. Lake Street Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Vishay Precision Group (VPG)
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials and call transcript available — management delivered an earnings presentation and full call transcript that elaborate on segment dynamics (Sensors, Weighing, Measurement Systems) and the path to adjusted profitability; useful for modeling but not new headline news. 2025 Q4 Results – Earnings Call Presentation Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Market notices and comparisons — coverage pieces and composite/peer comparisons (e.g., head‑to‑head vs Alps Electric) provide context but are unlikely to move the stock by themselves. Head-To-Head Review: Alps Electric (OTCMKTS:APELY) versus Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) Updates on NYSE Composite Today
• Negative Sentiment: EPS miss and GAAP loss — Q4 adjusted EPS was $0.07 but the company reported a GAAP diluted net loss of $0.14/share and full‑year diluted EPS declined to $0.40 from $0.74, which pressures valuation and investor confidence. Vishay Precision (VPG) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure, inventory and FX impacts — management flagged unfavorable product mix, inventory reductions and foreign‑exchange and one‑time manufacturing costs that trimmed gross margins; adjusted EBITDA margin improved but remains modest. Vishay Precision Group Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term guidance range slightly below consensus midpoint — Q1 revenue guidance of $74M–$80M centers near but can be below some sell‑side estimates, leaving room for short‑term disappointment if bookings/shipments slip. VPG Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Results

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vishay Precision Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC bought a new position in Vishay Precision Group in the 4th quarter worth about $9,822,000. Deutsche Bank AG raised its stake in shares of Vishay Precision Group by 673.5% during the fourth quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 79,646 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $3,066,000 after acquiring an additional 69,349 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Vishay Precision Group by 55.9% in the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 111,515 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $4,293,000 after purchasing an additional 39,983 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in Vishay Precision Group in the second quarter worth approximately $896,000. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in Vishay Precision Group by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 937,553 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $30,049,000 after purchasing an additional 24,235 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 87.61% of the company’s stock.

Vishay Precision Group Company Profile

Vishay Precision Group (NYSE: VPG) specializes in the design, manufacture and calibration of precision sensors, instrumentation and measurement systems used in a broad range of applications. Its product portfolio includes load cells, tension links, weighing modules, torque transducers, digital indicators and data acquisition systems. These solutions serve critical requirements for accuracy, reliability and repeatability in sectors such as industrial automation, test and measurement, medical devices, food and beverage processing, aerospace and defense.

The company traces its roots to the sensor and measurement division of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc, from which it was spun off as an independent public company in March 2016.